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December 28, 2020

Changing Winds

~~~coming soon~~~

Lifetime Instant Access
Self-Study
Approx. __ hrs of video instruction
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.

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)

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.

December 15, 2020

Welcome to your new Gifties courses page. Here is where you will now find all of the gifties just for my “i’m-perfection 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. Be ready for a small explosion of Xmas Gifts coming in the next 2 weeks.

Many Blessings,

December 2, 2020

Stratis Tempore

Layers in Time

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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.

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.

October 4, 2020

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)

March 30, 2020

G-O-W-S

Garden of Wabi Sabi

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
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)

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 ~

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

by Chrissy

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?

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

November 3, 2019

Lizzy- R-T

Lizzy - Reconstructed Thoughts

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!

About this Course

Lifetime Instant Access
Self-Study
12 Lessons – 22 videos
Downloadable videos and PDF supplies and materials list
$32.00
Skills needed: Drawing and Painting skills are a plus!
Techniques: Acrylic, Collage, Doodling, Mixed Media, Joint Compound
Private Facebook Group
FAQS– please read before you purchase.

Christina will help you with any questions you may have through the FB Group. You can also contact her privately via email.

September 23, 2019

Flamingo M-D

Flamingo Moon Dance

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.