Category Archives: Weekly Art Lessons 1-10
Romance Your Muse on Valentine’s Day (On-line art lesson #6)
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Despite centuries of recognition for their role in inspiring artists, Muses are sadly neglected on Valentine’s day. What could you do this week that would delight your Muse?
“Do you believe in God?” is a big question.
“Do you really think you have a Muse?” is not a big question. The Muse is an effective construct on a number of levels.… Read the rest
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Tagged creative blocks, Creative process, inspiration in art, Muse
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Inspiration is Available – A Card from the Heart (On-line art lesson #7)
The scheduled lesson (an instructional video on drawing and painting roses) was preempted by an email from subscriber Connie Carlberg. Connie explained how the light-hearted approach to the Muse in last week’s lesson made her able to listen to her inner voice without having to “believe” in anything.
By connecting with her right brain hemisphere though the ruse of the Muse, she was in touch with her creative side. … Read the rest
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Find an Art Buddy (On-line art lesson #8)
Shelley, Libby, and Ilene paint together in Doylestown, PA on Thursdays. This week they decided to “go to the beach” by doing the assignment from Weekly Art Lesson#4 . (all previous lessons are available in the archives for your continued use).
They painted together for about three hours and then emailed their “works in progress”.
They call themselves Broads with Brushes, and I suspect that they have a very good time together!… Read the rest
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Drawing and Painting Roses (On-line art lesson #9)
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Lillian@Rockfire.com
Watch the video demonstration of drawing a rose from life.
Click on any photo below to do the assignment. Go for it! Any media. Any approach. Inspired?
The first image is of the pose that the roses took for the video. 
photos: Lillian Kennedy… Read the rest
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Artful Greens and Malarkey (On-line art lesson #10)
Artists, know thy greens.
During the lead up to St. Paddy’s Day, we’re going to develop our sensitivity to green. When the big day comes, you won’t just order a green beer; you’ll have the discernment to order yours sage, spruce, or sea-foam. Make mine more of an avocado.
This week the assignment is to notice all the different greens around you.
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