I am a self taught mixed media artist and instructor living in Virginia with my Husband and our family of fur babies. I love all things vintage and strive to use those discarded bits of artistic flotsam and jetsum in my creations. I also love finding those treasures that others can use to feather their souls and their nests so please check out my Etsy Shop as well. Thank you for stopping by.
The artistic community has come out in full force to get relief to the people and communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Please visit to read about their efforts, who is involved and where the funds are going. For as little as $10 you can help a family with food, gas or other needs.
Click the above image to be whisked away to the site that has all the information.
Paying it forward can do a heart and soul good.
xoxoxoxoxo,
Lesley V.
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Hi Everyone,
Well this is it, the final opportunity to purchase the Creative Bundle Classes at 5 for $10. If you want to know more about it you can check out the information by clicking ~ HERE~~~~.
The original post tells about the classes and also provides the "Buy Now" buttons in case you are interested. Theses are terrific classes and I think you will be well pleased.
Here is what is being said in these classrooms....
Cathy B. says..."Wow! What a beautiful piece. I am so inspired and I can't wait to get started! This is so much more than I ever expected. You're a wonderful teacher!"
Liesbeth says..."Great great great !!!!!!! Thanks Lesley !!"
Aleta says..."Oh what a great class Lesley! Ideas are floating all around in my head - I too have a special Auntie who will be getting Mail Art. Thanks again for being so giving with your talents!!!"
Barbara R. says..."I have enjoyed this class and will use these techniques to make some Christmas ornaments! Thank-you."
I hope to see you there!
xo,
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While I was in Danbury teaching at Art Is You I took a class with Pam Carriker on how to paint faces. My goal was to be able to paint very iconic looking portraits.....
I am still working with her....some touch-ups here and there, a bit of darker shading and have to work with that "hair" but basically I love how she is coming out. If you ever have the opportunity to take a class with Pam you should definitely do it. What an amazing teacher, woman, artist and a new friend. Stay tuned as I will be sharing some other information about Ms. Pam soon. <smile>
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Here is a mixed media collage that I did....love the bird and how all of the other elements came together.....
This was created in my studio....you know me and my color pallette.
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Did you notice the button in the right sidebar? The Artful Gathering is already getting geared up for 2012!!! Super exciting news!!!! Check it out by clicking the buttom below.....
xo,
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What happens when you put together two ambitious retreat planners, 6 weeks, 17 teachers and a gazillion internet connections???? A totally awesome online retreat that's what!!!
It's coming soon and I know you won't want to miss out on this spectacular inaugural online event!!! I am totally stoked to be a part of Gail and Zinnia's dream retreat and I know you will be too when you read all about it.
I will be teaching a class on taking those bits and pieces you have collected over the years, you know that special stash of collectible goodness I am talking about, and creating a wonderful, one of a kind, mixed media neckalce with it.
Here's some of the things you will be learning in the class:
Also, even after the last day of class you can still contact me with any questions you may have and we are in the process of working with making DVDs of the class.
I hope you will join us.......
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