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El Cuervo The Raven

Teacher:Chrissy

Chrissy and Lily

About This Course

El Cuervo

El Cuervo aka The Raven, is a fun quick project that came about when I made a set of watercolor paints requested by a friend of mine.  I wanted to test the paints to see how they would work in a painting and I just love how they turned out.
Although I do use my handcrafted watercolors, which can be found on RippledWaves.com, you can use any brand you have on hand.  
Alternative colors are:
  • Ivory Black or
  • Lamp Black
  • Grey
  • Red
  • Mixture – Green + Black
  • Mixture – Teal + Black
  • Pale Lavender
  • Skills needed: watercolor skills are a plus!
  • Lifetime Instant Access 
  • Self-Study
  • Under 2 hours of instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $15.00
  • Techniques:  watercolor
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El Cuervo - The Raven
El Cuervo - The Raven
El Cuervo - The Raven
El Cuervo - The Raven
El Cuervo - The Raven
El Cuervo - The Raven
El Cuervo - The Raven
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Loving Tree I Am

Teacher:Chrissy

Chrissy and Lily

About This Course

Loving Tree I Am is a two part course. 

Section one, is actually part of a collaboration with Larissa Russel from Creative U – A Year In Color.  You learn how to paint this beautiful watercolor and create a simple Zine. This section only has the one video, but it is over an hour long. I may eventually break it down, but for now this is what I have.  🙂

After I finished the painting with you all, my mind went into a different direction as to how this piece could be made into a little more fun!

Section two, you will be making a book from the same painting.  I show you how to add extra colors, using color pencils and pan pastel. Then you embellish it with wire, fiber and textured paint. You learn a very simple book binding technique to finish your book. This section is broke up into parts so you get a better point of view.

  • Skills needed: watercolor painting, embroidery, wire-working skills are a plus!
  • Lifetime Instant Access 
  • Self-Study
  • Over 3 hours of instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $25.00
  • Techniques:  watercolor, embroidery, wirework
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Loving Tree I am

Zine - Basic Section

Book - Embellished Section

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Orphan – Archetype

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About This Course

  • Skill Level: Some skills to Advanced
  • Lifetime Instant Access 
  • Self-Study
  • Over 5 1/2  hours of instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $42.00
  • Techniques:  some acrylic painting, beadwork, wirework, creating textured papers, assemblage 
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Orphan Archetype…WOW!!!, what an adventure I had putting this piece together. I have created many pieces and this one is by far my favorite!!!  So much is put into this one piece.  Expect to take a couple of days from start to finish.  One thing you can do before you begin this process, is to have all your colors picked out first. I have some sample images I created with color swatches in case you get stumped.  🙂  You will find these in the intro lesson.

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I show you step by step how to add all the little bits.  You will be creating textured papers, doing washes on the textured papers, stitching, beadwork, some wire stitching and more.
I have many close up images to guide you through the process.
If you are up for a challenge, this is the class for you!!! I would say this is for all skill levels, but there are parts where you do need to have some knowledge of what to do.  I do show you step by step of the way.  
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Bona Dea-Goddess

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About This Course

  • Skills needed: watercolor painting and beadwork skills are a plus!
  • Lifetime Instant Access 
  • Self-Study
  • Over 3 hours of instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $25.00
  • Techniques:  watercolor, beadwork, wirework
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Bona Dea is a Roman Goddess from way way back in time.  She is best known as the fertility Goddess for both women and animals. The original painting I made of her she looked like my sister so she now has that painting.  Then I painted 2 other variations and this one is my favorite. She has a gentle look in her eyes and a slight smile which to me warms my soul. The little bird is singing love notes to express her joy of life. When my Aunt passed away years ago… it seems like I am drawn more to birds and see them everywhere I go.  I even had one stop in mid flight right in front of my windshield as I was driving to work one day not long after she passed and it turned its head and looked straight at me.  I swear it was my Aunt!!! Or sent by my Aunt…  🙂

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Bona Dea Roman Goddess

I show you step by step how to add all the little bits.  You will show you how to create the flowers embroidered with some beautiful fiber.  You can choose your own fiber to suit your own taste and style.
I have many close up images to guide you through the process.
I also have a bonus video on how to make your own needle punch.  I suggest using some old polymer clay, and a 3 inch doll needle!  I love my needles..
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Poppy Pod

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About This Course

  • Skills needed: watercolor painting and beadwork skills are a plus!
  • Lifetime Instant Access 
  • Self-Study
  • Over _ hours of instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $20.00
  • Techniques:  watercolor, beadwork, wirework
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Poppy Pod is a super fun project that took me all of one day to create.  Its a simple watercolor painting with a twist! This is a 5×7 painting on a blank watercolor paper card. 

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I show you step by step how to add all the little bits.  You will be learning simple knots with fiber and some wire stitching to make leaves.  You will also do a little bit of bead work too.
I have many close up images to guide you through the process.
I also have a bonus video on how to make your own needle punch.  I suggest using some old polymer clay, and a 3 inch doll needle!  I love my needles..
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Flamingo M-D

Flamingo Moon Dance

Teacher: Chrissy

 

About this Course

Lifetime Instant Access 

  • All Skill Levels – some painting skills a plus
  • Self-Study
  • 8 Lessons – 22 videos
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $38
  • Techniques:  Acrylic, Collage, Doodling, Mixed Media, Resin Pouring
  • Private Facebook Group Offered

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Flamingo Moon Dance is a mixed media class which you will be playing with paper, acrylic paints, alcohol inks, pens, resin and more. You do not need to have any painting skills to create this magical piece although it would be handy to have some painting skills. This project is not appropriate for young kids since you will be using a torch and resin which is flammable.

 

Flamingo Moon Dance is a mixed media class which you will be playing with paper, acrylic paints, alcohol inks, pens, resin and more. You do not need to have any painting skills to create this magical piece although it would be handy to have some painting skills. This project is not appropriate for young kids since you will be using a torch and resin which is flammable.

 

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Close up!
Flamingo Moon Dancer
The electricity is everywhere!
Even their feet are electric
They are lively creatures vibrating to the music
Each Flamingo Dances to its own tune
Meet the Flamingo Moon Dancers
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Lizzy- R-T

Lizzy - Reconstructed Thoughts

Teacher – Chrissy

About This Course

  • Skills needed: Drawing and Painting skills are a plus!
  • Lifetime Instant Access 
  • Self-Study
  • Over 2.5 hours of instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $32.0
  • Techniques:  Acrylic, Collage, Doodling, Mixed Media, Joint Compound

Lizzy is woman whose life has had some challenges, yet she continues to remake herself into this beautiful reconstructed mixed media piece of art. She has several layers where you can add anything you want to create your own personal Lizzy. Its funny because as I created her, I did have some struggles which you will see in the videos so its really a perfect name for her!

 

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G-O-W-S

Garden of Wabi Sabi

Teacher: Chrissy

About this Course

  • Lifetime Instant Access
  • Self-Study
  • Approx. 2 hrs of video instruction!
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $25.00
  • Skills needed: Drawing and Painting skills are a plus!
  • Techniques:  Encaustic Wax, Collage, Embedding Elements
  • Private Facebook Group Optional

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This is a super fun class.  You will use encaustic wax, alcohol inks,  old papers, dried flowers or leaves,  copper wire, torn and patina’d corrugated cardboard and more to create this beautiful garden with the feeling of Wabi Sabi ~

Garden of Wabi Sabi

What is Wabi Sabi?  Here is a brief understand that I have of what it means or is. Its the acceptance of imperfection which becomes perfection through my own point of view!  In many ways, this is how I have always seen or felt about life. Here is the link to Wiki which explains more about Wabi Sabi.  The elements you add to your Wabi Sabi piece can be of your own choice, whats important is what and how you feel that is perfect for your i’m-perfect creation!
I had taken a photo of this grungy looking cardboard about year or two ago and had always wanted to recreate it, and this is the end result.
flower petals sweetly drift
upon the debris of soft undergrowth
of natures gatherings

 

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Because this is a little bit of a complex project, I decided to have a q&a section. Please send me an email if you have any further questions before you take this class.  🙂

Q&A

What techniques will I learn in this course?

This is a hot wax project and you will learn how to add multiple layers using papers, wax and natural elements. You will be applying hot wax (encaustic wax) with a chip brush and drip wax to add texture.

Will I need special equipment?

You will need a small hot plate and a heat tool or torch. We don’t use a lot of wax but it does need to be melted in advance to creating this project.

Where can I buy my supplies?

I provide a downloadable supply list with links to where I typically purchase my own supplies.  Many times, Amazon has what I need. I do my best to keep your cost down as I know art supplies can be costly.

About how long will it take me to complete this project?

Much depends on how comfortable you are with using hot wax. And how long it takes for the layers to dry and cool.  This took me at least 2 hours mostly because of making the videos.   You want to take your time and not worry about any mistakes as this is a piece that what you think are mistakes are actually part of your design.  Not all mistakes…are mistakes!

Is there anything else you teach in this course?

YES! in fact, I show you how to make your own clear encaustic wax. There is an entire lesson just on this topic. I also show you how I created the ink dyed paper used in this project.

What if I get stuck and need some help?

I am here to help you with any issues you may come across. I do have a day job so certain times of the day I may not be able to assist you right away but I will do my best to respond as quickly as I can. You can contact me by email anytime.
 I can also help you through Zoom in real time if needed.
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Chaos

Chaos is all around us! Come join me in making some amazing chaotic art!⚛️

This class actually comes with 2 bonuses. Yup, 2 fun filled bonuses. You will learn two slightly different paintings with slightly different techniques. Although we don’t patina the copper, I thought it would be fun to show you a quick and easy way to patina the copper foil tape using liver of sulfur.

  • Lifetime Instant Access
  • Self-Study
  • Approx. 2.5 hrs of video instruction 
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $28.00
  • Skills needed: All Levels
  • Techniques:  free form , Collage, Embedding Elements
  • Private FB Group
  • FAQS– please read before you purchase.

I will help you with any questions you may have through the FB Group.  You can also contact me privately via email. (chrissy@wingsnscales.com)

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Stratis Tempore

Layers in Time
  • Lifetime Instant Access
  • Self-Study
  • Approx. 1.5 hrs of video instruction
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • Substrate – 10×20 stretched canvas
  • $18.00
  • Skills needed: All Levels 
  • Techniques:  fluid painting, wire working
  • Private FB Group
  • FAQS– please read before you purchase.
Please contact me privately via email with any questions before or after you purchase this class. (chrissy@wingsnscales.com)

Welcome to Stratis Tempore – Layers in Time.  This is a mixed media piece I created using a simple acrylic fluid painting technique, a little bit of stencil, bling bling, and some beautiful metal work.  I show you step by step how to create each layer. Below are some images which show you the end result.  As always with my classes, you are more than welcome to use art materials you already have.  No need to gather up new materials unless needed.

If you have any questions regarding the class before you purchase, you can send me a private message or leave a comment below.

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What techniques will I learn in this course?

This is a mixed media project using fluid acrylic paints along with other acrylic paints.  You will learn to hammer out some wire, do some wire stitching and work with foil.

Will I need special equipment?

Only thing you will need is a can of compressed air to move the paints around.  If you choose to use a straw, you could get a little light headed.

Where can I buy my supplies?

I provide a downloadable supply list with links to where I typically purchase my own supplies.  Many times, Amazon has what I need. I do my best to keep your cost down as I know art supplies can be costly.

About how long will it take me to complete this project?

This project will take at least 2 days.  Mainly because the paint needs to dry in between the layers!

Is there anything else you teach in this course?

Not with this project.

What if I get stuck and need some help?

I am here to help you with any issues you may come across. I do have a day job so certain times of the day I may not be able to assist you right away but I will do my best to respond as quickly as I can. You can contact me by email anytime.

 I can also help you through Zoom in real time if needed.

Changing Winds

  • Lifetime Instant Access
  • Self-Study
  • Approx. 8 hrs of video instruction including BONUS
  • Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
  • $38.00
  • Skills needed: All Levels
  • Techniques:  acrylic painting and decoupage
  • Private FB Group
  • FAQS– please read before you purchase.

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Changing Winds is a pictorial story about an elegant statuesque cage doll. She sits upon the California hilltops looking down upon many fields full of enchanting beautiful poppies.

The story has it that with the changing winds, her point of view changes as well.

When the gentle breeze sways to the left, her hair flows elegantly with a few strikingly beautiful butterflies fluttering around her.

To the right, she shares the view of a playfully fun tree with a swing gently sways in the wind.

When there’s very little breeze, she stands proudly centered surrounded by poppies, lupins, and a sturdy tree. The tree hosts an exciting tire swing that awaits the next guest to take a whirl.

As the sun shines brightly there are little puffs of dandelions dancing like magical snowflakes in the air.

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Gifties

Welcome to your new Gifties courses page.  Here is where you will now find all of the gifties just for my “transforming i’m-perfection ” creatives. Take a look around to explore each gift.  I have many more coming but not as much time as I would like to post them. 

Many Blessings,

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