I really caught the art bug this last week at the Art and Soul Retreat in Las Vegas. It was my first mixed media event like this and I had a blast. Jumped in with both feet and took four classes. Whew!
First one was a little overwhelming. We used fluid acrylics, watercolor crayons, decorated papers, 3-D objects, and encaustic wax. It was "process overload" and not everyone was able to complete the steps. Personally I think the piece was too big to complete in the time. I will have to work on this one on my own to finish. A disappointment for me.
Tuesday I took a soldering class which was satisfying, even though my piece shows that I am a beginner. Still I had fun smoothing liquid, hot silver over the charms.
That evening Steampunk became the focus in the form of a metal shrine. The teacher was generous and it was a great class to take in the evening. I added the finishing touches at home and I plan to make some more.
"Over the Moon" Steampunk Shrine
Thanks to Lesley Venable and her inspiring class.
The bookmaking class on Thursday was super too. I had a great time in this one too, just want to do some more pages before I do the "final reveal".
Whew! I feel like I took a rocket trip to the moon and back- a marvelous mixed media adventure.
LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing and sounds like you are having fun!
ReplyDeleteHugs...KitB
hello patricia..what a lovely little shrine this is..I like all your layered textured paintings too especially the tree..thanks for visiting my blog and your great comments
ReplyDeleteI love the shrine Patricia good for you to take all of those classes.
ReplyDeleteLove your Steampunk piece... wow sounds like wonderful workshops.... fun to visit your blog. blessings~barb
ReplyDeleteHi Patricia! Thanks, for you comment and what a blog you have! LOVE this piece! Well done xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Patty,
ReplyDeleteIt's me Paula your Art and Souls classmate. I still have not finished my wood board from the first class either...I have it up on my shelf waiting for a free moment.
I did buy more necessary supplies for the soldering that I would need to here at home so that is on the list too.
Anyway, just wanted you to know I stopped by!
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