• Watercolor

    Michiyo~Warm Up

    Let’s kick off our creative journey with a warm-up project featuring a lovely Lotus! This is a fantastic way to get your creative mind cleared of distraction and ignite your passion for art. Feel free to select colors and paints that inspire you, but may I suggest trying out some of the softer hues like the ones shown in the sample images? Relax and take a moment to prepare yourself mentally, however you like – perhaps indulge in a cozy drink or enjoy some smudging. I have also put together a playlist of gorgeous Japanese music on Spotify to serve as a backdrop and help set the mood. Let’s get…

  • Watercolor

    Michiyo~Finishing Touchs

    You have nearly reached the end of your project. Congratulations! As an artist, I understand how bittersweet it can be to finish a painting. It’s a little sad to say goodbye to something you’ve poured your heart and soul into. But don’t forget that this is just the beginning of your artistic journey. You’ve already gained so much experience and learned new skills that you can carry with you into your next project. Embrace the excitement of starting anew and remember that every stroke of the brush is an opportunity to express your creativity. I believe in you and cannot wait to see where your artistic journey takes you next!…

  • Watercolor

    Michiyo~Adding Second Layer

    This next layer is the one we’ve been waiting for. This is where your artwork really comes to life, so take your time and have fun with it! Let your creativity run wild. You can even experiment with using colors like blue or green for her skin tone. And don’t worry if you need a little extra help, I might just give you another example of the face. But really, this adventure is all up to you, so go ahead and create something amazing! DOWNLOAD

  • Watercolor

    Michiyo~Materials and First Layer

    Hello again! You are here because you are ready for your new adventure!  I am grateful you are here and am here to assist you in any way while you learn to paint Michiyo! I am thrilled to tell you a little bit about an amazing event I had the pleasure of attending not long ago. It was called “Her Many Faces”, an extraordinary exhibition honoring female empowerment and creativity. I cannot begin to express the immense joy I felt being a part of it. Before the event, I was on the hunt for inspiration and boy did I find it! The perfect model for my artwork. Painting her numerous…

  • Watercolor

    Michiyo~Supply List

    Hey there, welcome to the colorful world of Michiyo Watercolor Class! Get ready to dip your brush into some seriously magical artisan paints, all handcrafted with love by yours truly. Now, I know you might already have some colors on hand, but trust me when I say that my mixed pigments will take your artwork to the next level. And sure, you don’t have to buy my paints (but let’s be real, you won’t regret it!), I’m just happy to have you here and ready to create. So let’s get those paintbrushes warmed up and see what kind of colorful masterpieces we can make together! RIPPLEDWAVES.COM   P.S.  You will receive…

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    Confetti Supply List

    Supplies and Materials   White Flow Acrylic – any brand, since you will use a lot, I bought Artist Loft and it works great. Golden Fluid Manganese Blue Pyrrole Orange Yellow Ochre Gold Green Other supplies and materials Eye Candy Premium Mica Powder Pigment “14k Gold Floetrol Spray Bottle Wooden Substrate or Canvas – 12×16 Gloves Wooden Sticks Plastic Cups Disposable cups Baby wipes with baby oil, just put a bit of baby oil on maybe 4 or 6 baby wipes for clean up. Airbrush or compressed air to mix paints into each other (optional) Confetti Flakes Your choice Silver Foiling Silver Leafing/Foiling Adhesive Imitation foiling Amazon 2 part resin,…

  • 2022,  Mixed Media

    LTIA – Book Embellishments

    I thought it would be best to have all of these videos in the same space. Shading and Highlighting with colored pencils DOWNLOAD More Shading and Highlighting DOWNLOAD Stitching DOWNLOAD Adding some sun with pan pastel DOWNLOAD Embroider Leaves DOWNLOAD Adding a little Texture DOWNLOAD

  • 2022,  Watercolor

    LTIA Part Two

    WELCOME TO LOVING TREE I AM BONUS This is the second half of the Loving Tree I Am project.  You will be adding stitched knots, texture paste, wired ghost leaves and a little more. Project Details include: simple book binding simple embroidery wireworking Bonus – How to make your own textured paste DOWNLOAD PDF

  • 2022,  Mixed Media

    LTIA – Book Assembly

    I thought it would be best to have all of these videos in the same space. Book Basics and Backing DOWNLOAD You will need some kind of paper for the backing of the painting.  You could do collage, but you risk getting the paper very wet and possibly affecting the watercolor painting on the front.  Plus it may make the cover very thick.  I would put one layer on first.  Then maybe add more later.  The first layer would like a protection layer.  this is the paper I used for this project.  Its double sided watercolor paper. Picking Colors and Creating Signatures DOWNLOAD This is the crochet thread I used…

  • 2022,  Mixed Media

    LTIA – Basic Painting for Zine

    Hello This video is the entire Part One section.  You may have seen this in the Year In Color collaborative course by Larissa Russel from Creative U.  But if you are new to this project, its all here in one large video.  I may eventually break it down, but for now here ya go!  Below I have listed the time frame for each lesson so you dont have to watch the whole video every time you come here to create this project.  Painting the Zine https://vimeo.com/690056323 DOWNLOAD 8:57 – line drawing 11:00 – painting the mound under the tree 13:00  – painting the sky 21:08 – painting ghost leaves 24:40…

  • 2022,  Watercolor

    LTIA Part One

    WELCOME TO LOVING TREE I AM Part 1 This is the second half of the Loving Tree I Am project.  You will be adding stitched knots, texture paste, wired ghost leaves and a little more. Project Details include: simple book binding simple embroidery wireworking Bonus – How to make your own textured paste DOWNLOAD PDF

  • Watercolor

    Loving Tree

    Hello and welcome! Loving Tree came along one day as I pondered about what fun, simple, yet detailed little creation I would like to make for a Summit for Larissa from Creative U. A Year In Color…why not a tree that is loaded with color!!! I did the hunt for inspiration about some awesome trees.  Then I came across one that was the shape of a heart.  Not at all like this tree, but a heart shape non the less.. and I LOVED the idea.  So here it is.. Loving Tree.   I know trees communicate amongst eachother, perhaps this one is the main tree that shares the love with the…

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    Confetti

    Teacher - ME! Skill Level - ALL Time: approximately 1 hour long  NOTE***project takes longer as you have to include the play time and drying time of both the paints and resin. Welcome to “Confetti”.  This course is all about getting your fun energy flowing through your fingertips.  Remember the good ole days of finger painting when you were a kid?? I do and just loved it so much.  I really think you are going to love this project.  As always, you can take a peek at the videos before you play so you get the feel of how it works.  But this project is pretty simple.  Well, until you…

  • Watercolor

    El Cuervo

    Ravens hold a special place in our world, with their intelligence, confidence, and curiosity being admired throughout history and literature. Although often viewed with negative connotations, these birds hold powerful and complex symbolism that is thought to link life and death. Across many cultures, it is believed that ravens are mediators for lost souls. By discovering your spirit animal’s connection to the raven, you may uncover deeper meanings and messages in your life. Remember to watch the first video before starting your painting, and gather the materials needed to create a masterpiece that is uniquely yours. As you paint, embrace the spirit of the raven, allowing it to guide you…

  • 2022,  Mixed Media

    LTIA – Basic Painting for Zine

    Hello This video is the entire Part One section.  You may have seen this in the Year In Color collaborative course by Larissa Russel from Creative U.  But if you are new to this project, its all here in one large video.  I may eventually break it down, but for now here ya go!  Below I have listed the time frame for each lesson so you dont have to watch the whole video every time you come here to create this project.  Painting the Zine https://vimeo.com/690056323 DOWNLOAD 8:57 – line drawing 11:00 – painting the mound under the tree 13:00  – painting the sky 21:08 – painting ghost leaves 24:40…

  • 2022,  Watercolor

    LTIA Part One

    WELCOME TO LOVING TREE I AM Part 1 This is the second half of the Loving Tree I Am project.  You will be adding stitched knots, texture paste, wired ghost leaves and a little more. Project Details include: simple book binding simple embroidery wireworking Bonus – How to make your own textured paste DOWNLOAD PDF

  • 2022,  Mixed Media

    LTIA – Book Assembly

    I thought it would be best to have all of these videos in the same space. Book Basics and Backing DOWNLOAD You will need some kind of paper for the backing of the painting.  You could do collage, but you risk getting the paper very wet and possibly affecting the watercolor painting on the front.  Plus it may make the cover very thick.  I would put one layer on first.  Then maybe add more later.  The first layer would like a protection layer.  this is the paper I used for this project.  Its double sided watercolor paper. Picking Colors and Creating Signatures DOWNLOAD This is the crochet thread I used…

  • 2022,  Mixed Media

    LTIA – Book Embellishments

    I thought it would be best to have all of these videos in the same space. Shading and Highlighting with colored pencils DOWNLOAD More Shading and Highlighting DOWNLOAD Stitching DOWNLOAD Adding some sun with pan pastel DOWNLOAD Embroider Leaves DOWNLOAD Adding a little Texture DOWNLOAD

  • 2022,  Watercolor

    LTIA Part Two

    WELCOME TO LOVING TREE I AM BONUS This is the second half of the Loving Tree I Am project.  You will be adding stitched knots, texture paste, wired ghost leaves and a little more. Project Details include: simple book binding simple embroidery wireworking Bonus – How to make your own textured paste DOWNLOAD PDF