so this summer I had mentioned earlier.. (or maybe it was in my living canvas workshop).. that one of the things I wanted to do this summer was taking two online classes. I have only ever taken 3 that I can think of.. and one was an art class and the other two more of a self help..which all three of.. I didn't really spend the time I should have on. SO this summer I decided I really wanted to take something and learn from other wonderful artists.. who inspire ME.. AND really take the courses and DO them.
earlier this year.. the very talented Mindy Lacefield.. ofTimssally.. offered a class called Paint your Story.
I didn't end up taking it at the time because life.. well life happened.. (and if you are in the living canvas workshop.. you also know what that means lol).. but I see she was offering it again as a self paced class.. and so I jumped at the chance a few weeks ago and signed up. and let me tell you.. WOW.. her art is SO different than mine.. and I know some think it's funky.. but oh my heck.. I am in love with this girl!! I knew I would never be able to paint just like her.. but I wanted to take what I learned FROM her.. and her sweet girls and animals.. and make something that was ME from it.. I had so much fun in the process.. seriously.. so fun. The first night I just sat on my couch and sketched and colored faces... with my neo color crayons..
so that was night one.. by the next day I was ITCHING to create an actual girl.. like a big canvas.. and I was determined NOT to use any mod poge.. ONLY paints, and inks and neocolor crayons.. and guess what? It was awesome!!! this is what I ended up with..
lots of color and lots of texture using paints and pastes and scratches.. and .. well lots of stuff. There isn't even any paper on this! All paints!
reminds me of how much I LOVE the actual canvas texture which gets covered up by the paper when you use it..
made me some poppies.. inspired by Donna downey..
nearly the entire canvas.. including the dress and hair and poppies and background were down with my fingers.. LOTS of finger painting..
the eyes of course I used new color crayons and my pencil..
it was just a super fun day.. played all afternoon with friends and allie and her friends in my studio..
so THANK YOU Mindy for the wonderful class and wonderful inspiration! I ended up buying a print off her Etsy store for my art studio.. its beautiful! got this one..
and this one.
anyhow.. can't wait for my next class to start in July.. How to paint an Owl.. with Juliette Crane.. LOVE her too and love love her freaking amazing art! Just got one of hers too.. a darling indian girl.. oh so in love!
anyhow.. had to share! Paint something that inspires YOU today!!
happy monday!
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Posted by: simideWralise | August 23, 2013 at 04:28 PM
this is so fun to see your work from PYS! Can't wait for HTPAO :)
Posted by: juliette crane | June 13, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Chrisy, I took your She Art class, then Juliette Crane's How to Paint an Owl, &I now Mindy Murphy Lacefield's Paint Your Story. Your girl & background are amazing! Congratulations! I hope you will join the facebook page! It's a group of supportive & brave & generous artists sharing work done in the class, but we also have continued to post & support each other now that the live clasz is over. Come on over - we'd love to have you.
Posted by: Dana Loffland | June 12, 2012 at 07:10 PM
Totally Beautiful, Christy. I took this class in its live version and was blown away by Mindy's techniques and the art created by her students. I second Nolwenn and say, join the Facebook group. It's such a supportive place. You'll love How to Paint an Owl and I suggest How to Paint a Girl too. I'm an ecourse addict though. I've taken a lot of yours which are of course, awesome!
Posted by: Lynda | June 12, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I love the little girl...her face is precious!
Besides taking Living Canvas (with you!!) I'm about to start Flora Bowley's class.
I just bought the same indian girl print for my studio!!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 11, 2012 at 07:44 PM
Beautiful and fun! So glad you are taking some time to nurture your creative spirit! I have to tell you, it was through your She Art class that the desire to paint and create returned to me after being dormant for so long. I began to make creating every day a priority! It was an amazing class and I look forward to taking more!
Posted by: Dana Nichols | June 11, 2012 at 04:17 PM
I have to say the girl that you painted really looks like YOU...not just your art style but her eyes really capture your sweet self. Nicely done :-D
Posted by: Marsha | June 11, 2012 at 04:02 PM
I am in Mindy's class and it's freaking amazing ! Please Christy, if you can, join her Facebook «class page», this is so nice. Everyone shares and helps out and inspires each other. Would be nice to have you there :)
I love the canvas you've created.
It was important to me to integrate her teachings into my own process and style.
I love what Juliette is creating from this class too, it's fantastic.
Posted by: Nolwenn | June 11, 2012 at 03:32 PM
Oh, she is such a cutie! I love all the colors. Super inspiring! :-)
And I agree, both Mindy Lacefield and Juliette Crane are really inspiring artists.
Hugs!
Posted by: Stina | June 11, 2012 at 12:38 PM
Love it! So different, but so fun!
Posted by: Stephanie | June 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM
Love how you put your style in with her style. Well done Christy :)
Posted by: Chris | June 11, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Wow --- that is SO cool! Now you know how excited WE all get to take YOUR classes!
Posted by: Ann Marie | June 11, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Yeah... For inspiration. ;) I'm taking an online class too. It's a Flora Bowley Class. I'm so excited to open up my horizons and expand my creativity.
Posted by: Julia Spencer | June 11, 2012 at 07:33 AM