Can I tell you how glad I am that I signed up for Christy Tomlinson's She Art Class! The first week was jammed pack!! And she starts with very basic designs for the girls--she shows 3 examples, and one of them is an angel which immediately appealed to me. So I decided to make some She Art garden angels--
I love her energy and enthusiasm, and she's very organic with her designs, which, for the most part, I'm not. But her technique of creating rubbed off on me, and I just worked along with her, and I love the way these girls turned out in such a short amount of time. All of the layers--
And the textures--
I highly recommend this class--although registration is now closed, I'm pretty sure I read that you can sign up again in April--I can't wait to see this week's lesson!
And my other class with Alisa Burke, I'm also enjoying--Sketchbook Delight. I've just watched the first 2 weeks of the class, and I have to say that I'm not the world's best sketcher, but I do enjoy it. And in these lessons she gives us permission not to be perfect--I know that sounds silly, but you when you hear someone tell you this, it makes you feel good about sketching no matter what your sketches look like.
And she tells us to draw what we like to draw and what appeals to us. Well, I like to draw faces and collect them as well--so that was the natural choice--
This was so relaxing to me. She encourages us to fill up the page, which is never a problem with me--this is what I like to do anyway. And these pages are done mostly with colored brush tip pitt pens and outlined with micron pen (one of my new loves). Her choice is watercolors, which I'm planning on trying (she has some great tips with watercolors). I've never used watercolors, but have always wanted to-so now will be the time.
And speaking of Alisa, not only does she have some great art tips, I also found a very quick recipe on her blog.
These tiny red potatoes are so darn good. I actually ate them as my main course. In her recipe she also added pearl onions, and a variety of fresh herbs. I didn't have the onions and all I had was the fresh parsley--still---DELICIOUS--and the fastest dish you could prepare. I don't like to cook either. You can find her delicious recipe HERE.
Okay, and more thing--Bob. His Mom and Dad were in a wedding yesterday, and apparently it must have been an adult only wedding, because Bob couldn't go, and they didn't want to leave him alone just yet. So I had a visitor yesterday--
He looks a bit worried, doesn't he? He kind of was once his parents weren't there, but then he settled in fine and made himself at home. As you can see, his leg is just about healed. But he kept going up and down our stairs, and by the end of the day, he was having trouble keeping his leg on the ground--it was probably a little sore--poor thing. Monday will be the first time in 2 weeks that he'll be left alone. I think they're going to have a whole new set of problems!!
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I love the She art Diane it goes so well with your style. Your angels are just adorable. There is just something about faceless faces, I just can't put my finger on it. Keep on sketching it will come just enjoy the process. It looks fun to me and I may take that class too!
Hugs
ManonX
Love the new garden angels!!!I Love drawing angels ofr faces with no Features!!! My Fav:O) Glad Bob is better!!! Such a cutie:O)
oh, these are so beautifully done, diane....and bob makes me smile....soooo cute..
Love em Diane, very you! Poor Bob, he looks like he could use a hug.
Happy Weekend to you, I just love all your beautiful art!
Your friend,
Jenny :)
She is beautiful, I love her...
A real vintage feeling, she shares.
Bob warms my heart !!
Happy Creating to you, Hugs Laura.xoxx
Beautiful styling and color in these amazing pieces. Very inspirational!
Such beautiful art! Your always so arty!
These are so fab! And I love hearing about the classes. And I ALWAYS love a Bob update! :)
Bob is awesome! I love his little self - makes me want to rub that little face..
But I was dying to take Alisa Burke's class, but I knew I didn't have time right now to do it... you are making me so jealous with both of your classes! Sounds like you are on a roll and having a ball... Your angels look great!
I love She Art class also, Christy is so enjoying at her painting, you just have to follow the example and get messy. But as Manon, I just don't like faceless faces. I had to paint some eyes and lips to my girls :)
Your garden angels are lovely. You've found the way to combine your unique stile with She Art. Great.
Your new art is just fabulous ! You know what I love best ? The blank faces ... I think they are so cool ;-) Good to read Bob is getting better !
Loving the art you are making in the course - so feminine and lovely!
Dear Bob. He looks a little like he is wondering what on earth you are doing. He is very lucky to have you for his granny!
Beautiful angels! I love the texture! Is it from underneath... or something you put on top? It adds so much to the piece. Those potatoes look so yummy. Aww... Bob is so sweet! :)
love the new artwork! lovin' that bob, too!
Oh Diane these are wonderful! You make me want to take all the classes you are taking!
Thank you for your kind words on my blog!
Diane, love your angles and your sketches. So glad Bob is healing well. Poor little guy. You gotta go to Ghost Adventures web site and sign a petition so they can go and investigate the White House - seriously. LOL. Can you see it now with Zak and his hair trying to be respectful in the White House. OH my could you believe Russell getting sent to Redemption! Enjoy your week.
Oh look at those big Bob eyes... who could resist?
Loving your angels my dear - did you read that I am going on an art retreat? Taking art classes to a whole new level!
Your garden angels are just wonderful. They look like you have been perfecting your techniques for years. Also great sketch pages. Looks just like the actual posers. Happy arting...
your canvas panels are just brilliant love all the layers and colours..the blank faces makes you want to put your own expressions on them too..clever. thanks for your comment on my bird paintings..I am getting back into painting canvas too
OmGosh Diane those girls you sketched are adorable. And I love your she art girls,and you can so see your own style in them. Her class is a great deal for the money. Thats so funny that you mentioned those potatoes because I made them last night and yes they were easy and delicious but I had mine with some bbq chicken and corn. I just love the way Bob always looks worried! He's so cute!
I like your she art pieces. I am also taking that class. It's a lot of fun. I made the mistake (I think) of putting a face on my girl--she just didn't feel finished without a face--but I really like the faceless girls--so conflicted!! LOL
And poor Bob--he does look worried!
gorgeous art. i'm jealous of all your energy to take on two classes.
bob is so darn cute. you are one lucky grandma!
xo
Adorable angels! I love the facelessness and the fact that they're garden angels--can't wait for spring :)
Oooh I love this newsy post so much Diane! The class you are taking looks amazing and your pieces are incredible! Thank you for the links - I am going to check them out.
The potatoes look delicious too - I have veggies as a main course a lot since I'm a vegetarian. I will pop over to check out the recipe.
And BOB... what a cute little doggie-boy. I'm sure you made him feel loved and comforted without his folks.
Have a great week ahead.
Holly
Di, I LOVE your angels. They are stunning. You need to put these up on your wall as they are brilliant. I think you'll need to make another one as 3 look better together and 2.
Awesome work Di. Thanks for sharing.
Kyles =D
Love the garden angels She Girls! I had to go look at that class and it didn't take long for me to decide I had to do it. I will have to wait until April though.
These are gorgeous!!! I am so glad you are enjoying your classes!!!
I can tell that you've been enjoying your classes, Diane. Your new pieces are filled with color and texture. Beautiful!!! I just LOVE Alisa Burke's blog and wouldn't miss a post for the world! There's always something wonderful going on. And I adore her photos. Thank you for the Bob "fix"!!! I'm thrilled to hear that he's healing so well. Hugs, Terri xoxo
OMG Diane, these angels are absolutely, positively so incredibly beautiful!! I love them, beautiful work!!
I hope Bob will get well soon. :) The angels are oh so pretty! I am almost imagining of seeing and touching them. The details are so amazing. It's another art from the heart.
I Love These Diane! WoW! And I'm Happy "Bob" Is Better..What A Sweet Faced Baby Boy! He Can Come Live At My House Any Time! Hugs, Terri
I love, LOVE your She Art girls. Isn't the class and process sooooo fun?? I am loving the class and Christy too. Looking forward to starting a new week. Have fun!!! :)
You seem to have taken easily to the She Art style...it looks as if you've been making these girls forever!
I love the layers and the whole Garden Angel theme...so pretty!
I love she art workshop, too! :) I have so much fun doing these girls. I can't wait for todays lesson. :) You did two fabulous girls. Love the backgrounds, too.
Wow, your creations are amazing, Diane...truly splendorous..I love them!!! And I sure hope Bob is feeling better...gee, he is adorable and he's been through so much, poor little guy!
I hope you have a great day!
XO
Your angels are lovely. I love all the texture and layers. Bob is so cute! I bet he won't be happy at Home Alone. Watch out!
Oh the classes looks FUN and love what you're doing! Ah Bob...smooch!!!
Wow! Those are beautiful, Diane!! How big are they? Thanks for visiting my blog and for the sweet comment on my metal jewelry. I left you a response over there but I'm not sure if you see it unless you go back (please tell me if you did so I'll know!). If not, I said I do have an Etsy shop but it's empty right now as I get ready for Artfest. If you are interested in anything before it's on it's way to Seattle, let me know! I'm glad Bob is doing so well!
These are beautiful, unique with your special stamp of distinction. Love hearing about the different courses you are taking, gives me lots of info for decision making. So glad Bob's mending well.
Plus looking forward to your guest spot at The House of Art on the 15th, you're a busy woman!
gorgeous! every one!
i'm picturing those dear angels
watering the garden of YOU too!
loooooooove! xoxox
Hi Diane, I love what you have created from the classes! Lovely!
I missed the sign up and was sad. Good to know she will offer it again. Oh, I hope all continues to go well for Bob. Have a lovely week.
~Theresa
ALL WONDERFUL WONDERFUL...one more...WONDERFUL! smiles and hugs right back to YOU! XO
Your creativity is boundless Diane, and beautiful, everything you do!
I just love that Bob to pieces!
Your art garden angels are lovely! I adore them! and I have to say I really want to hug your little doggie and pat his sweet head, what a charmer!
Diane I LOVE these girls!! You did a beautiful job with them!! I always love your backgrounds and color palettes! This class does sound so tempting but I need to wait till I catch up on a whole bunch of other classes I am in! lol
Glad to hear that little Bob is on the mend!
Thanks for your nice comment on my blog! Glad you are liking the photo art!
Diane,
Your angels are just beautiful.. fun and make me smile.. I love your sketch book as well.
Great job.. I would love to try my hand at it too. ♥ Darlene
Oh look at that little face - bob is so adorable!! Hope he copes on his own ok.
I just love what you've been doing in class. Your angels are scrumptious. So tactile with all those layers and texture and lovely pastel colour palette too.
Your 'faces' are fab!!! So colourful.
Lesley x
Love your Angels, you are busy;o)
I hope Bob will be oke soon!
Diane,
Your art is wonderful, I can tell you are having fun and it shows in your details!!
yum, those potatoes look awesome, thank you for the recipe.
I love your girls. Glad to hear that little Bob is doing better, he looks so sad.:( Great work Diane and glad you enjoyed the classes.
Your creations are gorgeous, Diane! Your own style still shines through. I can stongly recommend Alisa Burke's Sketchbook Delight class too...I'm loving it! So inspiring! I'm off to check out Christy's link after posting this comment.
Poor Bob...such a sweet, forlorn face. I hope he copes okay when he's all alone on Monday. That's going to be tough on his parents, I'm sure.
Your angel ladies turned out great! So glad to see Bob almost healed. I'm amazed at all the work you turn out and always beautiful.
Your mixed media pieces are so imaginative. The class sounds just wonderful! I also looked at one of your earlier blogs, Branching Out. The jewelry you created is beautiful! I'll have to check out the class and Kelly's Etsy shop. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Diane,
Your angels are beautiful!! I'm glad you like the Sketchbook Delight class, too! I've really enjoyed it. Bob is totally cute, I love his outfit.
p.s. Thank you for the lovely comment.
Love what you're doing in this workshop Diane!
that little Bob has such a cute face :))
Hi Diane! Your She Art angels are gorgeous! I need to get hopping on my girls. I will soon, I promise. :) They are really really beautiful - you did a GREAT job! I'm happy that Bob is doing ok - what a cutie!!! Theresa
I have never heard of She Art. But I am going to have to look into that! I too am taking Alisa Burke! Isn't she great! You did a great job with both those classes. I love all the texture of the She art. And the watercolors are wonderful!
Oh and poor Bob! He is the cutest thing!!!! I forgot about Bob. How could I do that!
Oh my gosh...so much depth and beauty! I love your art so much, Diane! Love love love!!!
wow! love em! thanks for visiting my blog, great idea- I'll have to show the insides of the journals in a future post.
Howdy,
This style is wonderful. Really like the variety in your collages.
Would love for you to visit my blog when you have a moment or 2.
Peace,
LuLu
www.lulu-too-beaucoup.blogspot.com
Those girls are fabulous! Looks like another great class! Awww, poor Bob...is someone getting spoiled? He's a little sweetie!
Mary
Such beautiful garden angels...drop dead gorgeous!
Love that style and it is so you...x keep on having fun xxx
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