Sunset/Ocean ATC Swap

I'm participating in an ATC swap hosted by Lenna Andrews. The swap constraint is that all work must be with a sunset or ocean scheme. I originally picked sunset, which is representative of my usual palette. But I decided to make the ATCs two sided, and I did the ocean on the other side. I'm thrilled with the way they all came out! The paper is Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper , Golden Fluid Acrylic Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint , washi tape, and stencils by Julie Fei Fan Blazer/The Crafters Workshop. The quotes are originally Project Life cards printed in Avery Clear Shipping Labels and can be found here.

6x6 with Julie FeiFan Balzer

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to get a spot in one of the two classes that Julie presented at the Ink Pad in NYC.  I love that fact that I live semi-close enough to take classes with the Ink Pad at Westbeth Community Center.  It's such a cool space, and I love seeing the familiar crew of artists who take these classes.  It's always very inspiring and it forces me to make time to create art!

Find out more about classes at the Ink Pad here
Here's the link to Julie's amazing blog
Most of the stencils/stamps used in the class are from Julie, you can find the stencils here and the stamps here 

Julia & Julie

Prepping the backgrounds-limited palette

Layer 1-some contrast/some not

love this color combo

finished product

up close

up close

Donna Downey class

In December I was lucky enough to get a seat in a sold out class Mixed Media Academy with Donna Downey at the Ink Pad in NYC. Donna is so charming and funny. It was a great chance to see some of her work up close and in person. I love the project, and I signed up for one of  Donna's online classes- Metamorphosis . Stay tuned...

Making Monday Madness

Here are a few more videos from past classes I have taught.  It's hard to say what has been my favorite class to teach, because even when I repeat a class, the participants always bring something new and vital to the process.

 You can find all of theses on a playlist on my YouTube channel.  You can click the YT link in the banner to navigate there as well!