Learning from the Masters: Henri Matisse

I'm so inspired by Master Artists and their process. Here is a video of Henri Matisse creating his works. Cutting hand painted paper into organic shapes and positioning them on a page. I'm so inspired by his freedom and his concentration. He's in the moment creating for himself and he is curious about his creation. Watching him create gives me inspiration to be in the moment, be in the process and enjoy the journey. . I hope you enjoy.

Juicy Soul Retreat - February 23, 2014

Juicy Soul Retreat
Sunday, February 23 2014

11am - 5pm
A Work of Heart, San Jose, California

We want to encourage you to make a date with yourself to nurture your creative spirit. The Juicy Soul Retreat is an afternoon of pure creative bliss. We will be showing you techniques that will inspire you to create in your journals and express yourself creatively on every glorious page.  You can begin a new journal or you can continue to build in one of your existing journals. The choice is yours. Our intention is that you spend time in your journal, get inspired to create on a regular basis and explore  techniques that will bring out your unique creative expression.

This retreat is for beginners and savvy journal artists.

 

Retreat Schedule:

Juicy Journaling Techniques

Big tables, tons of art supplies...What could be more fun! You will learn some amazing techniques to turn flat blank journals in to juicy journals for your words, poetry, collage, photos, lists, mantras, ideas, songs, prayers, intentions, stories, notes, and dreams.

Living in Your Journals:

Spilling open and celebrating your life through journaling

In this part of the retreat you will discover the wonderful world of fonts, journal page frames, images and story windows. You will be guided through the journaling process to begin to design a focus for your journal. You will explore the variety of tools available to you to support you in journaling your ideas, dreams, victories, stories, experiences when the creative muse appears in your path. We will explore the variety of fonts, letters and methods of capturing words on a page. We will also give you a chance to  journal with the assistance of journaling prompts and ideas for topics to explore in your pages.

Juicy Journaling Studio

Self Guided time to experiment and play

In this part of the retreat you will have all the basic techniques and you will be ready to combine and layer techniques to express yourself creatively. We will act as muses for your creative process by supporting you in your process. You'll spend time in community continuing to turn your flat blank journals in to juicy journals for your words, poetry, collage, photos, lists, mantras, ideas, songs, prayers, intentions, stories, notes, and dreams. This is your time to use all the techniques you've learned to create your journal, experiment with colors and try different supplies.

What to Bring:

• Journal  
• Lunch
• Favorite Art Supplies and Images (optional)

See what it's like to attend?:

    

More Photos:

• Juicy Soul Retreat Photos on Flickr 

Registration:

Registration: $95 , After 2/20/2014: $105

Juicy Soul Retreat Alumni $65 click here

Going through my stash of Stamps for Art and Craft Supply Flea Market

I have cleared out my studio of some gently used art supplies for the Art and Craft Flea Market at a Work of Heart. For 2 weeks, I went through every drawer, closet and storage box to find items I no longer use. I found over 100 items that I will be selling at the Flea Market.  

• Rubber stamps
• Watercolor & Acrylic Paint
• Decorative tape
• Tissue Papar
• Art Magazines
• Scrapbook papers
• Jewelry Wire
• Storage Boxes
• Beads 
• and more...

There will be a lot of great stuff at the flea market. If you are in the area and need some art supplies ... stop by the studio on Sunday.

Art and Craft Supply Flea Market at
A Work of Heart on
Sunday, October 21
10am to 3pm.

Happy Monday!

This is my little dog Dexter. His smile makes me smile. This Monday, with a long "To Do" list ahead of me, I see his smile and the silly way he dances when he wants a snack and the world seem a little  brighter.  Pets are magic that way.

Living the Creative Life...

I stumbled upon this video searching the web for inspiration.  I love this and just wanted to share it with all of you. This is how my perfect sunday would look. 

Selling Arts & Crafts Supplies: Somerset Studio's Magazines

I'm letting go of my stash of "Vintage" Somerset Studios Magazines.
I've got about 20 -30 art magazines that I've been collecting over the years. They multiply faster than I can re-read them, so I'm letting them go.  I know someone out there would love to buy a few to read over a hot cup of tea.

Next I'll be looking through my stamp collection...


Art and Craft Supply Flea Market at
A Work of Heart on
Sunday, October 21
10am to 3pm.