Comments on: What To Do After An Art Challenge https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/ Art journaling, watercolor tutorials, and adult art classes Mon, 14 Oct 2024 22:10:18 +0000 hourly 1 By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-112793 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:10:57 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-112793 In reply to Lynn Salmon-Easter.

Hi Lynn:

YAY – I am so very happy to read this. What a pleasure that you are connecting the slow practices and their joy. I’m guessing you are already aware of this, but just in case, I have a great class that teaches all of my ways to create collages, doors, pockets, windows and pop ups. You can see more in The Little Book of Wonder.
Cheers

]]> By: Lynn Salmon-Easter https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-112649 Sat, 07 Oct 2023 01:31:02 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-112649 Hello Amy !
It has been simply wonderful finding you and your art practice.. It is resonating with ME on so many levels:
–mindfulness
–small
–collage
–playful
–experimental
I have a BFA and when I was in college, I happened to be the ONLY student in my painting class that LOVED the small crosshatch painting project we had to complete. That project really taught me something about myself. But after college, I sadly stopped making art for the sake of making art — I don’t recommend this.

During the pandemic, I discovered slow stitching and it changed my life. Since then, I have been making art weekly for my mental health, self-care and well being. Your approach is so accessible and I have wanted to know more about creating beautiful handmade greeting cards. I adore collage, so your methods are perfect for me with the simple repetitive acts of cutting paper, creating backgrounds and slow drawing.

Please know, I am having so much FUN and getting results I have dreamed about for years — but was honestly never able to achieve. Did I mention how much FUN I am having. In the past, drawing and painting were a frustration for me. I could never quite express what was inside of me. The collaging and multi -step approach you teach is coming alongside me and taking me on a new and heartfelt art journey.

THAnk YOU so much !!!!

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-110107 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:31 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-110107 In reply to Cornelia Maddern.

Hi Cornelia:

It sounds like you are really getting the BIG picture with BIG ART. YAY. I’m excited to see how things blossom with it with your textiles too. xo

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-110106 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:59:29 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-110106 In reply to Sharon.

HI Sharon: I’m so glad you enjoyed the challenge and realized how perfect inchies are for art on the go! Happy creating and finding the connections with your textiles.

Cheers

]]> By: Sharon https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-110094 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 23:40:54 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-110094 I really enjoyed your Inchie challenge. I usually create with fabrics or paper. I have dabbled in water colours because I love them. This challenge is perfect for travelling. I really got into it and played with my painting. I really like the idea of a mini journal…thank you Amy. .

]]> By: Cornelia Maddern https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-110089 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:40:24 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-110089 Amy, thanks for sharing!! I loved the inchie challenge and have been trying to continue……. setting up the materials today.
As a textile artist I’m also applying the practice into fabric, yay I think I know how I’m going to continue. Thinking small to see the bigger picture:).
Creatively,
Cornelia

]]> By: Amy Maricle https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-110051 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:48:01 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-110051 In reply to Linda Higham.

Hi Linda:

I hear this a lot, so you are not alone! Sometimes it’s a supply issue with poor quality paper, brushes, or paint, and often it’s an issue of playing enough with how much water you put on the paper before adding paint. Different colors have different densities and will move differently too. I will definitely run Watercolor Wonder again, so I hope you join when I do next spring! xo

]]> By: Linda Higham https://mindfulartstudio.com/what-to-do-after-an-art-challenge/#comment-109934 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:17:21 +0000 https://mindfulartstudio.com/?p=61176#comment-109934 Amy I have yet been able to get my Watercolour backgrounds to work like yours do I’m not sure what I am doing wrong?

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