happy new year everyone! Last week we had so much fun just hanging out with my family and our close friends. We all went up to Driggs where my brother lives and hung out in cabin, skiied, snowboarded played games into wee hours of the morning.. it was a GREAT relaxing weekend. I LOVE my family. My brothers are so stinking funny.. i swear I come home with my sides hurting everytime we are together because I am laughing so hard. Anyhow.. it was just truly a good time. Hope yours was amazing too!
okay so my last post last week I was saying how I was just TOTALLY not motivated to be in my studio that day.. so I kinda played hookie instead.. well the next day.. I had all this creative energy I painted in my studio ALL DAY LONG! here is a little peak of what I did..
I love snowmen and chevron.. so thought a line including both for my upcoming liscening show would be fun! being in my studio gets me so inspired to just create all the time..
THIS year I have many new years resolutions.. but I also have my " leap" list for 2012 as well. My resolution list is more a goal or commitment that I want to do that are important must do's.. like saying my daily prayers, spending more quality time with each of my kids, attending the temple more. Those types of things.. my "do what matters most" things.
Then I have my "leap" list.. which is what I would consider my more selfish list..( haha..) things I want to do that creativly push me more as an artist and individual. They aren't my do what matters most list.. (because truly my family and my spiritual testimony is what is the most important to me).. but it is important to me too. I realized last year.. that spreading my wings and taking those leaps I did last year.. not only helped me grow into someone I had been missing for almost 10 years.. but it actually helped me find some "me" time.. which in turn helped me be a better mom, wife.. friend. I think taking time for ourselves is important. I truly do.
So this year I have my leap list and I am bursting at the seams to get started. Some of them are.. paint at least once a week in my studio, try new mediums I haven't done before... host my own art retreat here in my hometown.. offer new online art classes with other creative friends.. those are just a few. I have many more! lol.
One of my goals this year though is really to try some new mediums and learn new things.. and I have to be honest and tell you I have not taken many classes throughout my life. I have only taken I think 3 on-line classes (and only 2 that I actually participated in).. and I have only been to two art events where I actually was the student and took the classes and learned! They both were at Donna downey's inspired events. Wow those were incredible events! So that is one of my goals this year. I use to think that in order to grow creatively I had to take classes that taught me new techniques.. but I have learned over the last year that classes that also help me grow spiritually as an artist are important as well. This week I thought It would be fun to feature some of the classes I am excited about doing this year. Some I am participating in (which believe it or not helps me grow leaps and bounds too) and some I am will just be the student in.
This first class Is one I am going to be both a participant and a student! About a year or so ago I came across a blog called " Dirty Little Footprints". A blog written by this amazing artist Connie Hozvicka.I was not only inspired by her art but also her totally fun personality as well so I secretly stalked her and her art! lol As fate would have a few months later she emailed me about doing a project with her on her blog.. I was SO excited and even more so that we were able to start a new friendship! Over the last year as I have been able to get to know her.. I adore her EVEN MORE! One of my favorite things I admired about her was a class she has put on for the last 2 years.. called 21 Secrets.. Its a workshop where she invites 21 artist to come and share their favorite creative art journal technique. I LOVE art journaling.. so this was on my do to list for 2012.. THEN i was blown away once again when Connie invited me to join her as one of the teachers! I am super stoked about it and more so because of being able learn new mediums from other awesome artist as a student! I love art journaling.. because I have always loved the idea of keeping of a journal. I think a blog is a lot like a journal.. and I love the idea of combining both writing and feelings and emotions along with art. What could honestly be better?
So I am SUPER excited about this workshop for 2012.. AND because I know you will love it so much too.. I am going to give a spot into the class as well.. and someone can join me and we can learn and grow together! Can't WAIT!!! All you have to do to be entered to win is post on today's blog post and tommorow (when I come back and tell you about my next class for 2012).. I will announce the winner! can't wait!
If you want to learn more about this workshop and the other 20 amazing artist.. you can go to Connie's website HERE
.. okay.. enough talk about being creatively inspired.. I am FEELING SUPER inspired right now and better get out to my studio and play some.. while I still have it! lol
Happy monday!!
I've heard about this! I would love to join. Maybe it will be one I will actually FINISH!!! LOL!!!!
Posted by: Elena Vigil-Farinas | January 02, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Oh My Gosh! This would such a great class - and to take it alongside you, even better!!
p.s. the snowmen are absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Tina Walker | January 02, 2012 at 11:54 AM
The snowman is fantastic. Did the "Christmas" tree last night and love it. Love everything you do and would love to get this free spot! Thanks for persevering through your illnesses - that inspires me to do the same.
Posted by: Nancy | January 02, 2012 at 11:54 AM
Oh my - I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do this class!
Posted by: Denise | January 02, 2012 at 11:54 AM
How generous! Looks like a fun class! Happy New Year :)
Posted by: Jan | January 02, 2012 at 11:54 AM
I would love to win! I've been reading about the class, trying to resist it (I'm addicted to online classes...) and winning a spot would really make me happy!!!
Posted by: AnnaB | January 02, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Sounds like soo much fun Christy, I think it's great to see well known artists learning from others. Happy New Year and Thankyou for all you do!!
Posted by: Donna P. | January 02, 2012 at 11:55 AM
I am totally loving those snow men...so bright and colourful!!
Have fun doing your class and Happy New Year from Scotland!!!
Kirsti xx
Posted by: Kirsti | January 02, 2012 at 11:55 AM
I have been eying the line-up of 2012's 21 Secrets list for quite some time now. I'm a beginner "artist" and I think these workshops will help me on my way to finding my own style. I can't believe how awesome the line-up is for this year!
Posted by: Kimmy Davis | January 02, 2012 at 11:55 AM
What a fun creative class! It would be a bonus to be able to take along with you Christy! Thanks for the opportunity to win a spot.
Posted by: Dell Richards | January 02, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Wow, 21 Secrets sounds amazing and right up my alley. I'd be thrilled to be the lucky-ducky winner...thanks for your generosity in offering a chance to win!
Posted by: Laure Janus | January 02, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Ohhh.... 21 Secrets sounds like a FABulous class! I can't tell you how many times I've intended to start an art journal, and then something comes up... and alas... Still blank pages. I NEED THIS CLASS! ha!
Posted by: debi | January 02, 2012 at 11:56 AM
This looks like so much fun..what a way to spend the year...creating..thank you for the opportunity.
Posted by: Sherry French | January 02, 2012 at 11:56 AM
wow, this new class sounds really cool... & the snowmen are fab, tfs, R ;)
Posted by: Scrappywonder aka Rebecca | January 02, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Hi Christy:)
HapyNew Year! Speaking of stalking I feel Llike I stalj your blog and your videos that I post on line. I loved your tree you made in December and I recently made one inspired by you. You rock. I hope to get some of your favortie things and do one of your workshops. Thanks for all the inspiring you do for us whantabee media artisits. I hope I can come to learn my own style after being inspired by you and gaining more inspiration:)
Posted by: kIMBERLEY sOLOMON | January 02, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Happy New Year....love your blog and your classes!
c
Posted by: c | January 02, 2012 at 11:56 AM
Can't wait to hear more about your next workshop! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Karrie Adams Johansson | January 02, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Here's to an exciting and fulfilling 2012 - my hope for you, me and all of us on this artistic journey. Thank you for the opportunity to win.
Posted by: kelly | January 02, 2012 at 11:57 AM
That sounds like an absolutely amazing class!
Posted by: Stephanie Benson | January 02, 2012 at 11:57 AM
I would love to win a spot in the class. I have been wondering where I was going to get the money to take that class, hmmm, who knows...
Hugs and Happy and Wildly Creative New Year,
Beth P
Posted by: Elizabeth Pollock | January 02, 2012 at 11:57 AM
So much energy here. Love it.
Posted by: Virginia | January 02, 2012 at 11:58 AM
What a cool class!!
Posted by: Amy | January 02, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Hi Christy. It would be fun to "leap" with you!! Happy New Year.
Posted by: Lori lewis | January 02, 2012 at 11:59 AM
Resolution: Take more on-line classes in 2012!
Posted by: Judy | January 02, 2012 at 11:59 AM
The snowmen are very cute! THis sounds like a great class - I have added it to my list.
Posted by: Rita Timmons | January 02, 2012 at 12:00 PM