Nadine Of The Forest
ONLY $45.00
Nadine is created with watercolors, acrylics, stencils joint compound and more on a 10×20 canvas board.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Approximately 4 hrs 45 minutes of instruction
You must register/pay prior to enrollment.
Nadine of the Forest is a richly layered mixed media portrait celebrating the quiet strength and enduring beauty found in nature. Emerging from a tapestry of weathered textures and delicate botanical elements, Nadine embodies the spirit of the woodland—calm, resilient, and deeply rooted.
The dimensional crimson blossoms were individually created from watercolor paper, hand painted, carefully torn by hand, and assembled with wire and tiny beads to form each flower. Their sculptural quality lifts them from the surface, inviting viewers to experience the piece from multiple angles while symbolizing growth, resilience, and the beauty found in imperfection.
Built through many layers of acrylic paint, hand-applied stenciling, and sculptural joint compound, the background evokes aged stone, moss-covered walls, and forgotten forest paths. Touches of luminous gold foil catch the light, suggesting fleeting rays of sunshine filtering through the trees and adding moments of unexpected wonder.
No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy the process.
FAQS
This is a slightly complex mixed media course. You will learn how to:
This is a mixed media course. It is loaded with techniques. You will learn how to:
- ->Use joint compoud for textures and with stencils.
- ->Dry Brush Technique
- ->Watercolor painting
- ->Splatter painting
- ->Seal with Wax
- ->Wire work
- ->Beadwork
- ->Textre your own paper
- ->and so much more!
You will need a heat tool/gun. A variety of paint brushes, wire cutter, hole punch
Most supplies can be purchased at your local art supply store, Amazon, and a hardware store. If you choose not to use Amazon, Blick is also a great place to purchase art supplies.
If you would like to use my watercolors, you can purchase them on Rippledwaves.com. I also have a limited set of watercolor brushes that I use available.
This project can take hrs to days. Since there are so many steps in this piece, it can be time consuming..but the process is amazing and its so worth the time spent! I taught this in person, a 2 day class, and everyone loved creating their own Goddess of the Forest… I share the images inside the classroom
There is a bonus to this class. I also show you how to paint your poppies if you do not wish to add the dimentioal ones on it.
I am here to help you with any issues you may come across.
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