wingsnscales

"I am imperfection perfection"

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Yesterday I was playing around, well, actually it was Friday night…and I got lazy and was tired. So I gathered up some stuff to do a watercolor painting and set up my bed nice and cozy. I found this great photo on Pinterest and thought..hmm…lets see what I can do with this. The end results are not that great I must admit, but it was still fun to create even if it was in my bed. It was getting late and I couldnt keep my eyes open so I set it aside and snoozed until hubby came home from work. Yes, he is working really sucky hours right now..but only for a week!

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You can tell I was not quite awake when I painted this first one…LOL..the head is not centered on the neck, her eyes are a little wonky…but I think she looks more like an African Goddess then the painting below.

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Ahh, here head is aligned just right this time, she has beautiful lips in the makings
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all the basic colors are down now, but I did mess up a little on the left eye.
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I dont typically paint with watercolors, but I love them! I guess you either hate them or love them right? Even though it is less forgiving, you can make corrections or just change up what you started out with.
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This is where I noticed she was looking a little like my sister in her younger days…she is still pretty even today!
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I thought I would change the way I painted the headdress. I like this much better. I thought of putting it over here eyes, but then it really would have changed the look.
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Now that it is complete, it actually resembles my younger sister even more. We have been talking a lot this weekend, texting, so perhaps she was on my mind the entire time of creating this painting. I think her nose is not quite wide enough and her skin color is not quite dark enough. Her eyes needed to be deeper in color too, but you know what? She is beautiful! I truly love how she turned out with the flaws and all…

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PS…after talking with Brenny in NY, she suggested to make her skin darker to use chalk…and I did! I think this is absolutely perfect…she has darker eyes, darker skin tone and when I scanned her, for some reason all the colors seemed to better. I did scan her in as a TIFF and used a smaller dpi for this picture, and there is just a huge difference in colors. I didnt even need to do much of an edit in PS, just deepened the colors a tiny bit and maybe a little brighter. I typically scan my images as a JPG or PNG, but I think a TIFF is the way to go from now on. I know the files are going to be much larger, but the quality of the scan is superior. AND.. I got lucky…about a month ago, I bought the last 2 external hard drives…yup! 4 TB each…now thats some saving power right!!! They were on sale…and I saved over 150 bucks! Now I dont need to be quite as afraid of larger beautiful scans!

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PRODUCT LIST 

  1. Compassionate Flow (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) – Value $22
  2. Abstract Mojo – Unit 1 (Tracy Verdugo – tracyverdugo.com) – Value $65
  3. One Volume of Real Time Live (Flora Bowley – florabowley.com) – Value $36
  4. 25 Days to Better Drawings (Matt Fussell – thevirtualinstructor.com) – Value $37
  5. Starting out with Pastel Pencils (Colin Bradley – colinbradleyart.com) – Value $13
  6. Gel Printing & Printmaking (Mary Beth Shaw – stencilgirlstudio.com) – Value $49
  7. Wisdom Journal Class (Jennibellie – journalworkshops.ning.com) – Value $102
  8. Soulful Portraits III (Renata Loree – renataloree.com) – Value $45
  9. Watercolor Dreams (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) – Value $67
  10. Perspective & Architecture Drawing Course Bundle (PencilKings – pencilkings.com) – Value $50
  11. Child Portraiture in Encaustic (Lora Murphy – loramurphypaintings.com) – Value $75
  12. Bye Bye Perfection – Just Go for a Walk (Jenny Grant – flowbyjenny.com) – Value $35
  13. Wedding Calligraphy Bootcamp (Loveleigh Loops –  loveleighloops.com) – Value $150
  14. Close-Up Art Workshop (Annie Hamman – anniehamman.com) – Value $100
  15. Cosmic Earth Allies: Exploration of the Divine Through Art (Beth K. Bedbury – bethkbedbury.com) – Value $199
  16. A Year Of Rumi (Effy Wild – effywild.com) – Value $99
  17. Dreaming on Canvas (Deanna Jinjoe – anewdayartstudio.com) – Value $77
  18. 8 Simple Techniques to Create Dynamic Texture in Your Paintings (Donna Jean Engstrom – donnajeanart.com) – Value $27
  19. Victorian Lady Pastel Course (Colin Bradley – colinbradleyart.com) – Value $13
  20. Ink Markers: Food Drawing and Illustration (Maha Atef – selsal.online) – Value $21
  21. Adorable Watercolor Faces for Beginners (Kimma Smith – kimmasmith.com) – Value $25
  22. Rainbow Journal (Iris Fritschi-Cussens – iris-impressions.com) – Value $64
  23. Sirona (Mystic Spring Studios – mysticspringstudios.com) – Value $49
  24. The Emergency Kit for Artists and Dreamers (Andrea Schroeder – creativedreamincubator.com) – Value $67
  25. Tiny Portraits, Tiny Palette (Jerney Marisha – jerneymarisha.com) – Value $67
  26. Beginning Steps to Beautiful Hand Drawn Mandalas (Jane Snedden Peever – jspcreate.com) – Value $25
  27. Cosmic Portal Animation Artistry (Diana Riukas – serenitystudioart.com) – Value $53
  28. Paper-Cadabra (Cathy Nichols – cathynichols.com) – Value $85
  29. Birds in Colored Pencil (Val Webb – valwebb.com) – Value $50
  30. Paint Yourself Happy! Intuitive Painting Course (Debby Stroud – debbystroud.com) – Value $111
  31. Paint your own Traditional Christmas cards (Andy Walker – artclasspro.com) – Value $6
  32. Photo Therapy (Shelley Klammer – expressiveartworkshops.com) – Value $25
  33. “Cats” Online Class (Carla Sonheim – carlasonheim.com) – Value $25
  34. 30 Days of Grace (Alena Hennessy – alenahennessy.com) – Value $97
  35. Mother Nature (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) – Value $26
  36. Cat Portrait Pastel Course (Colin Bradley – colinbradleyart.com) – Value $13
  37. The Birth of a Venus Workshop (Renata Loree – renataloree.com) – Value $35
  38. Spring Magnolias (Sue Young – sujatistudio.com) – Value $38
  39. Connecting With Color: Color Theory for Nature Journaling (Kelly Johnson – wingswormsandwonder.com) – Value $15
  40. Alcohol Ink Zendoodle Fluid Art with Pen and Ink (Kellie Chasse – kelliechassefineart.com) – Value $20
  41. Petals & Portraits (Renee Mueller – reneemuellerart.com) – Value $68
  42. Wild Roses (Laly Mille – lalymille.com) – Value $49
  43. Working with Card Decks in Your Visual Journaler Practice (Terri Altschul – school.terri.coach) – Value $37
  44. The Magic of Tissue Paper in Mixed Media (Shawn Petite – shawnpetite.com) – Value $30
  45. Escape into the magical world of the fairies (Alex K – alexkhealthcoach.com) – Value $29
  46. 20+ Magical Watercolor Techniques (Kimma Smith – kimmasmith.com) – Value $35
  47. Ink and Watercolor Botanicals (Shai Bearden – shaiunleashed.com) – Value $59
  48. Make Realistic Floral Necklaces Using Polymer Clay  (Maha Atef – selsal.online) – Value $15
  49. How to Paint Contemporary Acrylic Paintings (Malcolm Dewey – malcolmdeweyfineart.com) – Value $25
  50. Pencil Drawing – The Guide to Graphite (Matt Fussell – thevirtualinstructor.com) – Value $37
  51. Drawing Frida – A Pastel Portrait Workshop (Juna Biagioni – junabiagioni.com) – Value $50
  52. Watercolor Workout (Angela Fehr – angelafehr.com) – Value $49
  53. Painting as a Spiritual Practice: Entering The Creative Flow (Angela Gollat – angelagollat.com) – Value $76
  54. Autumn Fairy (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) – Value $22
  55. Creative Souls Sketchbook: A Song For You (Christa Forrest – creativesoulsart.com) – Value $28
  56. Simple Improv Bookmaking (Mary Beth Shaw – stencilgirlstudio.com) – Value $39
  57. The heART of Autumn (Andrea Gomoll – andrea-gomoll.de) – Value $58
  58. Create Your Own Affirmations (Amanda Coates – amandajessiestudios.com) – Value $39
  59. Flamingo Moon Dance (Christina Miles – wingsnscales.com) – Value $38
  60. Mixed Media Intuitive Art Journaling (Nadine Larder – nadinelarder.com) – Value $49
  61. Simple Steps to More Stunning Mandalas (Jane Snedden Peever – jspcreate.com) – Value $25
  62. Art Journal Shots: Atomic Lotus (Shinjini Mehrotra – moderngypsy.in) – Value $17
  63. Starry Nights: Paint the night sky with me! (Nikol Wikman – nikolwikmanart.com) – Value $49
  64. Nature Art  Seasons (Ildikó Karsay – artbyildy.com)  – Value $56
  65. Abstract Art (inspired by Jackson Pollock) (Patricia Petersen – alkiavenuearts.com) – Value $25
  66. Mastering Skintones in Acrylics (Ashley Picanco – ashleypicanco.com) – Value $13
  67. Art and Nature (Francessa (Lou) Chalmers – creativetherapyinnature.com) – Value $10
  68. How to Pick the Perfect Color Palette (JoDitt Williams – joditt.com) – Value $24
  69. Simple, Effective Drawing Methods for Hands  (Matthew Dewey – thepennedsleuth.com) – Value $25
  70. The 30-Day Journey Within (Kiala Givehand – kialagivehand.com) – Value $33
  71. 7 Layouts for Dynamic Composition (Donna Jean Engstrom – donnajeanart.com) – Value $27
  72. Pen and Ink Cottage with Watercolour Pencils (Colin Bradley – colinbradleyart.com) – Value $19
  73. Transparent Layers in Mixed Media (Shawn Petite – shawnpetite.com) – Value $39
  74. Posca Beginner Painting Course (Drew Brophy – brophyartacademy.com) – Value $50
  75. Paint It Black (Jerney Marisha – jerneymarisha.com)) – Value $23
  76. Project Planning for Creatives (Jessica Sanders – colormecreativeart.com) – Value $35
  77. Birds in Watercolor & Beyond  (Val Webb – valwebb.com) – Value $50
  78. How to Digitize a Hand Drawn Design Or Coloring Book Page to Publish and Sell Online (Shelley Hitz – yourcreativeadventure.com) – Value $39
  79. Teacup Christmas (Mystic Spring Studios – mysticspringstudios.com) – Value $15
  80. Poster Journal Class (Jennibellie – journalworkshops.ning.com) – Value $77
  81. Drawing From Photographs Using The Grid Method (Robin Slee – idrawcreatures.com) – Value $9
  82. The Secrets to Drawing (Matt Fussell – thevirtualinstructor.com) – Value $30
  83. Birds with Ildy (Ildikó Karsay – artbyildy.com)  – Value $40
  84. A Heart Full of Happy (Tamara Laporte – willowing.org) – Value $22
  85. Magic Colors (Shalina Chranya – society6.com/printsbyshalina) – Value $10
  86. Girly Faces: A Drawing/Coloring Activity Book for All Ages (Cat Whipple – collagecastle.com) – Value $8
  87. Tell your story (Katrina Koltes – katrinakoltes.com) – Value $38
  88. Stamp Carving 101 (Angela Goodhart – goodhartphotographyva.com) – Value $6
  89. Make Projecting Animals Pendants and their Molds (Maha Atef – selsal.online) – Value $11
  90. Paint your own Contemporary Christmas cards (Andy Walker – artclasspro.com) – Value $6
  91. Paint a Castle with Watercolour (Colin Bradley – colinbradleyart.com) – Value $13
  92. Motion of the Torso with The Bean | Figure Drawing (Stan Prokopenko – proko.com) – Value $15
  93. 5 Ways to Create Glorious Texture with Gesso (Donna Jean Engstrom – donnajeanart.com) – Value $27
  94. Create Beautiful Watercolor Palettes with Ease (Kimma Smith – kimmasmith.com) – Value $35
  95. Draw By Number – An Easy Way to Create Awesome Art (Jane Snedden Peever – jspcreate.com) – Value $25
  96. 10 Ways to Bring Back Your Creativity (Keren Tamir – kerentamir.com) – Value $15
  97. Sunset Watercolor Painting for beginners (Kellie Chasse – kelliechassefineart.com) – Value $30
  98. Freehand Mandalas for Meditation (Sacil Armstrong – sacilarmstrong.com) – Value $27

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The Art Bundle for Good is such an amazing value! I’ve learned so much and have been able to investigate different types of art and techniques that I would not have had access to otherwise. I highly recommend these Bundle to anyone interested in art!

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What I love about Art Bundle for Good is the diversity of resources that it includes. Whatever your interest, you can find relevant art instruction on Art Bundle for Good. It’s also an excellent way to get to sample new instructors, techniques and membership sites. I’m a painter, my husband’s a cartoonist. We both find it to be a terrific value. 

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I just wanted to say thanks to John for putting together such a great Art Bundle for Good. There are so many great resources in this bundle that cover a wide variety of art interests. And the inclusion of some course sites is fantastic because it enables you to select courses that will improve your skills in any areas you select. On top of that, the bundle comes at a great price and it’s supporting a charity as well. Seriously, what more could you want!

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I signed up for the Art Bundle for Good this spring, and was immediately exposed to a lot of courses I would never have heard about otherwise. I was so taken with a couple of the instructors that I signed on for additional courses after I participated in the Bundle for Good!

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I have greatly enjoyed the art bundle. It is just what I needed to create a creative spark and get me back into my studio. I spent most of my time doing the tutorials from Pencil King and the paint alongs with Willowing Arts and Tracy Verdugo.  Everything has been easy to access and really just helped me loosen back up and get back into the practice of making art daily. 

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