Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Pass the Brush - July 16-17







Tomorrow, the mixed media community is hosting “Pass the Brush” (the artistic community’s version of #SharetheMic). I am proud to be included as one of 24 guest artists to join this event. I've been paired with the delightfully creative card maker, Cheiron Brandon (@cheiron ) She has opened her heart and her creative platform to me and I'm so grateful.  Join us as we share our love of art, Lynzee Lynx earrings and diversity within the mixed media art community.

The objective of this event is to show solidarity within the mixed media community and to amplify black mixed media artists so our voices can be heard and art can be seen in a broader audience.

Please follow the hashtag #passthebrushart on Instagram to meet all the participants and participate in giveaways.

Follow me on Instagram @reddragonflystudio
 

Saturday, July 11, 2020

Juicy Soul Retreat - Nov 7 -8 , 2020


Juicy Soul Retreat


Saturday, Nov 7-8, 2020

A Work of HeartSan Jose, California

Join artist Andrea Chebeleu and I, as we immerse ourselves in paint and ink and marks to refresh our weary souls over a delight filled Saturday evening and Sunday.  You will come away revitalized with painty hands and happy hearts.

Specially curated supply kits will excite your creative spirit and inspire new levels of creative expression.  Julie and Andrea have extensive practice not only with the tools and materials of Mixed Media art journaling but with the techniques and instruction as well.

The Juicy Soul Retreat was born in 2012 and has made a re-appearance as an on-line retreat in 2020.  





What we will explore: 

Juicy Journaling Techniques

Big inspiration and wonderful 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 creativity. 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.

Zoom Retreats:

We will be hosting this retreat via Zoom Meetings. You will need to have a space where you can spread out to create for a few hours. We will have scheduled sessions to cover specific techniques and curated time to play independently. If you miss a session, no worries they will all be recorded and will be available to you after the retreat. 

Supply List: 
We will be sending you a bundle of supplies for the day, but you are welcome to bring out your own supplies. 
  • Journal  
  • Favorite Art Supplies and Images

Dates & Times:
Registration deadline is August 20th.

  • Saturday, November 7 - 5pm-8pm Pacific Time Zone 
  • Sunday, November 8 - 8am-4pm Pacific Time Zone

All of the live sessions will be recorded so if you need to miss part of the retreat you will be able to watch the recording after the live event.


    Registration:
    Registration: $169

    Juicy Soul Retreat - Aug 29-30

    Juicy Soul Retreat


    Saturday, Aug 29-30, 2020

    A Work of HeartSan Jose, California

    Join artist Andrea Chebeleu and I, as we immerse ourselves in paint and ink and marks to refresh our weary souls over a delight filled Saturday evening and Sunday.  You will come away revitalized with painty hands and happy hearts.

    Specially curated supply kits will excite your creative spirit and inspire new levels of creative expression.  Julie and Andrea have extensive practice not only with the tools and materials of Mixed Media art journaling but with the techniques and instruction as well.

    The Juicy Soul Retreat was born in 2012 and has made a re-appearance as an on-line retreat in 2020.  




    What we will explore: 

    Juicy Journaling Techniques

    Big inspiration and wonderful 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 creativity. 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.

    Zoom Retreats:

    We will be hosting this retreat via Zoom Meetings. You will need to have a space where you can spread out to create for a few hours. We will have scheduled sessions to cover specific techniques and curated time to play independently. If you miss a session, no worries they will all be recorded and will be available to you after the retreat. 

    Supply List: 
    We will be sending you a bundle of supplies for the day, but you are welcome to bring out your own supplies. 
    • Journal  
    • Favorite Art Supplies and Images


    Dates & Times:
    Registration deadline is August 20th.

    • Saturday, August 28 - 5pm-8pm Pacific Time Zone 
    • Sunday, August 29 8am-4pm Pacific Time Zone

    All of the live sessions will be recorded so if you need to miss part of the retreat you will be able to watch the recording after the live event.


      Registration:
      Registration: $169






      Friday, June 19, 2020

      Inspiring Poetry



      Won't You Celebrate with Me
      won't you celebrate with me
      what i have shaped into
      a kind of life? i had no model.
      born in babylon
      both nonwhite and woman.
      what did i see to be except myself?
      i made it up
      here on this bridge between
      starshine and clay
      my one hand holding tight
      my other hand; come celebrate
      with me that everyday
      something had tried to kill me 
      and has failed.

      ~ Lucille Clifton