NOTE: This workshop series has now been turned into a full-fledged course over on the Teachable platform. CLICK HERE to sign up for free.
Suggested Supplies
- A mixed media journal and your favorite writing implements.
- A variety of papers including for drawing and watercolor or multi/mixed media applications.
- Colorful media of your choice, such as watercolors, colored pencils, pens, etc.
- The downloadable handouts for each workshop that you’ll find in the links below.
BONUS WORKSHOPS
Natural Reflections
“Natural Reflections; finding inspiration in the natural world to heal our souls.”
In this live workshop recording, I lead you through a healing arts project to create a vision board inspired by imagery from nature. This project is designed to uplift your spirits and to focus your intentions on positive affirmations to support you in times of personal transformations.
First download the Natural Reflections Vision Board Guide then watch the video below (22 minutes).
Ephemeral Art Project
The Ephemeral Nature Art Project is designed in the spirit of mandalas, balanced rocks, and Tibetan sand paintings; being ephemeral and using materials at hand.
Think of this activity as a sort of treasure hunt in which you’ll search for, collect, and arrange ‘nature treasures’ into an ephemeral art design. Envision an end product that will resemble a nature mandala, though it doesn’t have to exhibit a radial pattern.
First, download the Ephemeral Nature Art Project Guide then watch the video below (13 minutes).
History of Artist’s Pigments and Egg Tempera Making Workshop
In this workshop, I take students on a tour of the history of pigments and then demonstrate how to make historic egg tempera, followed by an activity in which we draw trees with our homemade paint!
CLICK HERE to access additional downloadable resources for this artist’s pigments workshop.
NATURE SKETCHING WORKSHOP
Watch the video workshop; Finding Joy and Healing with a Nature Sketching Practice by clicking on the image below.
CLICK HERE to download images used in the video workshop below.
CLICK HERE to download a booklet of nature sketching reference photos.
WHOLE BRAIN SKETCHING WORKSHOP
Download the Whole Brain Sketching Exercises: (Choose either the Right-Handed or Left-Handed version).
LIVE WORKSHOPS RESOURCES
Workshop #1 Resources (Self-reflection)
- Click to download the Artist’s Statement Questionnaire.
- Click to download the Artistic Styles ven diagram handout.
- Click to download the warm-up sketching reference photo.
- Suggested inspiring talks to watch on creativity, vulnerability, and a growth mindset: Elizabeth Gilbert, Brene Brown, Eduardo Briceno.
Workshop #1 Recording
Workshop #2 Resources (Color)
- Click to download color workshop supplies and exercises.
- Click to download Utah desert reference photos.
- Watch these videos from my YouTube channel on colors and mixing:
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Workshop #2 Recording
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Workshop #3 Resources: (Design)
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- Click to download the Elements and Principles of Art and Design handout.
- Click to download Landscape Reference Photos
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Workshop #3 Recording
Workshop #4 Resources:
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- CLICK HERE to download the Finding Inspiration Questionaire and Handout.
- Download the Whole Brain Sketching Exercises
- (Chose either the Right-Handed or Left-Handed version).
- Bonus video on Whole Brain Techniques from Christine’s presentation at the Wild Wonder conference.
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Workshop #4 Recording
Workshop #5 Resources:
- Activity: Identity Self Portrait.
- Materials needed: a clear photograph of yourself looking straight ahead. Assortment of favorite mixed media and collage materials.
- CLICK HERE to download Human Head Reference Photos page for sketching practice.
- Tutorials for drawing human faces:
- Inspirational movie to watch, Finding Joe, about finding your true creative path in life (80 minutes)
Workshop #5 Recording
ADDITIONAL BONUS RESOURCES
Click on the links below to sign up for free:
-Christine’s Weekly Sketching Tips
-Christine’s Sketching Mini-course; Stick Figures to Songbirds in Sixty Minutes.
