MIXED MEDIA ARTIST AND WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR EXPERIMENTS IN MIXED MEDIA ART, ART JOURNALING, COLLAGE, ARTISTS BOOKS, ALTERED BOOKS, ACRYLIC PAINTING, BOOKBINDING, COMPOSITION, DESIGN AND MORE... ARTIST MOM IN LA-LA LAND
Someone sent me an email yesterday asking the difference between my A Prompt A Day and My A Life Made By Hand class. Here's what I wrote back to her-
They're two totally different classes. It's a brand new class as I do not like to teach the same class repetitively. I have a lot of repeat students every month (both in person classes and online) so I need to make sure that I am offering something new and unique. My students really do push me and I want to teach classes that push them.
First off, the new class is much cheaper. $50 for 6 months. That's the one that grabs everyone off the bat.
People thought you had to keep up with A Prompt A Day and do it daily, but that was never the case. It's the same thing with A Life Made By Hand. There are 181 new journaling (yes, writing) prompts that are new and designed to make you think. I think they're more introspective. There are new writing prompts in ALMBH.
There are new collage techniques. NO painting. We're doing what I call "Painting with paper" where the focus is all collage. There are 25 collage techniques on the board. All different, all new.
I will be doing video demos as well. There are 5 on the board now with more to follow.
There are two different "How to make your own journal" pdfs on the board and one video, in case you do want to make your own journal by hand.
There are thousands of different prompts and ways of looking at things. I've found that out in my 12 years of teaching.
This class is specifically set up so that you can do a page in 15 minutes or less. You can do them daily or you can do them at your own leisure (for example, you could have your own mini retreat and do the prompts over a weekend or something like that). The prompts aren't hard, but they're not simple either. They are thoughtful, introspective and designed to make you think in new ways.
By the way, nothing has a date on it. The writing prompts are numbered as 1 to 181. The collage prompts are diagrams that are the size of 2x3" ATC size cards that you can cut out and carry in your wallet. Nothing says January 1st, 2nd, etc... I set it up that way so that no one would panic if they missed a date, that no one would think they had to do this daily (even though I do encourage it, but again work as you need to). It is stress free and fun.
There is some basic 411 info (paper I use, pen info, some other things too) on the board that I've copied over from A Prompt A Day, but it's meant to be a simple FAQ for my classes since I tend to use the same materials, but I approach my pages in a different way each time.
A Prompt A Day: Online Mixed Media Art Journaling classes
Registration now open for March!
For $25 each month, you will receive a prompt a day. I've set up a special page just for the group! Starting March through March 31st, I will post (to the site, open to students only) a prompt of the day. The prompt is actually three prompts:
Painting
Collage
Journaling
Each prompt will contain a supply list and detailed instructions on how to make at least ONE journal page a day. I will also demonstrate how I followed the prompt by showing pictures of my own page a day along with the prompt. These prompts can be used not only for art journaling but also for other mixed media art: canvas, altered books, ATCs, boxes, books, etc... It's actually THREE prompts a day rolled into ONE journal page. So for the month of March, you are receiving 93 prompts.
Each paid student (for that month) will receive a file of the whole month's worth of class documents (photos and instructions). This file will be posted on the group's site before the end of the month. I can also email it to you if there are problems.
The idea of this project is to inspire you to create something daily! It's like taking a class with me but receiving one prompt a day!
You don't need a lot to do this. If you've been following my blog, you have an idea of the work that I do. If you've taken a class with me, you know my style! I like to give my students an idea to make a page and then I love seeing how everyone translates that idea to make it their own!
This is a new venture for both my regular students and brand new students!! It's open to everyone from beginner to advanced.
Basic supplies are: A Journal or paper PVA bookbinding adhesive OR Gel Medium (I like Soft Gel Gloss) or even a glue stick (I like coccoina, avery, scotch-anything labeled permanent). In my journal, at home, a glue stick is my adhesive of choice! Acrylics-my basic colors are Hansa Yellow Medium (or Azo yellow medium), Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Blue, Titanium White, Paynes Grey, Titan Buff and Burnt Sienna-with these colors you can make any color (I like Nova Color but whatever your favorite brand is, will do.) Gloss or polymer Medium (mix 50/50 with your paints to "extend" them and make them last longer. Do not buy what they label extender as that extends the drying time) 1" chip or bristle brushes a few favorite pens-mine are: Sakura gelly roll glaze, Sakura Souffle, Latte and sweets pens, Zig Vellum and Writer pens, Faber Castell Pitt Pens (brush stroke, black), Sharpie Poster Paint pens (water based), Micron pens, uniball signo...you do not need all of these! Just a pen that will write on paint and paper! water container waxed paper paper towels or old rags bone folder scissors metal ruler Paper ephemera-collage papers for background and focal, images
Also, please note, I do not want you to have to go buy anything for the class. Use what you have. If you do not have these specific colors of paint, use what is in front of you: Yellow, Red, Blue, etc.. You will get a different look but I really want to stress using what you already own and what's in your studio (or closet, or art bag or wherever you work from!)
I am a firm believer in using the art journal as a tool. It's a place where not only you can express yourself, but you can also form your ideas for various projects and let them develop onto the page. 99.9% of my artwork is done in art journal form.
You will be able to upload your own photos of the pages that YOU create from the prompts. There is a discussion forum where you can ask questions and talk to other group members.
I am always available to answer your questions and to help!
The prompts and ideas I give lend themselves to a variety of media: canvas, atcs, art journal pages, artist books, cards, altered art and MORE.
This is all NEW material. Even if you've taken every single one of my 300+ mixed media classes, this is something new. You will get new ideas and techniques!
I do not show the journal pages from the online class on this blog. The material you are getting in the class is fresh and new. Exclusive to students.
Each month has NEW and DIFFERENT techniques then the previous ones. The classes are geared towards ALL levels of experience: Beginner to Advanced. Use the prompts to inspire you to make art daily in some form OR work at your own pace and make art when you can.
The prompts are not at all related to the month posted. They stand on their own.
Interested? Use the button below! Questions? Drop me an email at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net
Sign ups start NOW. Class starts March 1st. I do not pro-rate classes. They are on a month by month basis only beginning the first of each month (at $25 a month). You can sign up for the month of March any time before the end of March (please note: if you sign up late in March and you want to start a new month, please note that with your payment and I will not log you in for March but for the month you request). Please note that at 8 p.m. on the last day of the month is when the class ends. At that time, I will remove all members who are not staying on to the next month and then remove the month's prompts. I will then add new members and add the new prompts for the new month.
You do not have to do exercises on a daily basis either. You can log in and do the exercises at your own leisure. It's also your choice if you lurk on the site or actively participate. Remember, at the end of the month you will receive a file (posted on the group site before the end of the month for you to print out and save) of the whole month's prompts, techniques and photos of my samples to print out and save (please play nice and do not share. Please only use for personal use. :) Thanks.)
No refunds after March 1st for the month of March. Thanks.
Once you've signed up, I will personally send you an invite to join the group. You have to sign into the group (using your own information: email address and create a password, etc..). It's up to you, if you lurk and stay anonymous or if you want to fully participate.
ALSO: There will be a FREE give a way. ONE lucky person per month will receive either a handmade journal made by me OR one of my collage packs (these are of my choosing). The value of the journal is $40. The value of the collage pack is $45. The winner is chosen on the last day of the month. ONE winner per month. Winner randomly selected.
Please note if you are signing up for February OR March, or both!-Thanks! Note: January's Prompts are available as a PDF file for $25, as well.
I'll be starting a brand new venture on January 1st!! I am VERY excited about it!!!!!!A Prompt A Day: Online Mixed Media Art Journaling classes
For $25 each month, you will receive a prompt a day. I've set up a special page just for the group! Starting January 1st through January 31st, I will post (to the site, open to students only) a prompt of the day. Each prompt will contain a supply list and detailed instructions on how to make at least ONE journal page a day. I will also demonstrate how I followed the prompt by showing pictures of my own page a day along with the prompt.
At the end of each month, each paid student (for that month) will receive a file via email of the whole month's worth of class documents (photos and instructions).
The idea of this project is to inspire you to create something daily! It's like taking a class with me but receiving one prompt a day!
You don't need a lot to do this. If you've been following my blog, you have an idea of the work that I do. If you've taken a class with me, you know my style! I like to give my students an idea to make a page and then I love seeing how everyone translates that idea to make it their own!
This is a new venture for both my regular students and brand new students!! It's open to everyone from beginner to advanced.
Basic supplies are: A Journal PVA bookbinding adhesive OR Gel Medium (I like Soft Gel Gloss) or even a glue stick (I like coccoina, avery, scotch-anything labeled permanent). In my journal, at home, a glue stick is my adhesive of choice! Acrylics-my basic colors are Hansa Yellow Medium (or Azo yellow medium), Quinacridone Magenta, Phthalo Blue, Titanium White, Paynes Grey, Titan Buff and Burnt Sienna-with these colors you can make any color (I like Nova Color but whatever your favorite brand is, will do.) Gloss or polymer Medium (mix 50/50 with your paints to "extend" them and make them last longer. Do not buy what they label extender as that extends the drying time) 1" chip or bristle brushes a few favorite pens-mine are: Sakura gelly roll glaze, Sakura Souffle, Latte and sweets pens, Zig Vellum and Writer pens, Faber Castell Pitt Pens (brush stroke, black), Sharpie Poster Paint pens (water based), Micron pens, uniball signo...you do not need all of these! Just a pen that will write on paint and paper! water container waxed paper paper towels or old rags bone folder scissors metal ruler Paper ephemera-collage papers for background and focal, images
Also, please note, I do not want you to have to go buy anything for the class. Use what you have. If you do not have these specific colors of paint, use what is in front of you: Yellow, Red, Blue, etc.. You will get a different look but I really want to stress using what you already own and what's in your studio (or closet, or art bag or wherever you work from!)
You will be able to upload your own photos of the pages that YOU create from the prompts. There is a discussion forum where you can ask questions and talk to other group members.
I am always available to answer your questions and to help!
The prompts and ideas I give lend themselves to a variety of media: canvas, atcs, art journal pages, artist books, cards, altered art and MORE.
This is all NEW material. Even if you've taken every single one of my 300+ mixed media classes, this is something new. You will get new ideas and techniques!
Interested? Use the button below! Questions? Drop me an email at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net
Sign ups start NOW. Class starts January 1st. I do not pro-rate classes. They are on a month by month basis only beginning the first of each month (at $25 a month). You can sign up for the month of January any time before the end of January (please note: if you sign up late in January and you want to start a new month, please note that with your payment and I will not log you in for January but for the month you request). You do not have to do exercises on a daily basis either. You can log in and do the exercises at your own leisure. Remember, at the end of the month you will receive a email file of the whole month's prompts, techniques and photos of my samples to print out and save (please play nice and do not share. Please only use for personal use. :) Thanks.)
No refunds after January 1st. Thanks.
Once you've signed up, I will personally send you an invite to join the group. You have to sign into the group (using your own information: email address and create a password, etc..). It's up to you, if you lurk and stay anonymous or if you want to fully participate.
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