So here are pages from some of the lessons I've gone through so far in the "Draw Your Awesome Life Class". I am doing the practices and prompts for this class in a Strathmore 5 1/2" x 8" watercolor journal.
For this pg. we were to sketch a few of the supplies we'll be using so I chose my Reeves Watercolour set of paints (nothing like REALLY challenging myself), a waterbrush , and an eraser. I LOVE my eraser :)
Then I worked on drawing grids and lists:
The "Draw Your Awesome Year" class began on Monday and here's what I've done so far as per the prompts. This journal is a Strathmore Mixed Media 9" x 12" journal.
Title Page:
Table of Contents Page:
I have another spread to complete if I want to keep up before the next "live" lessons today (Friday) but I'm not going to rush it. The nice thing about the first class is that the "live" class is over and I can easily work at my own pace. Good thing indeed as there is much content and "assignments" if you will for each lesson.
So what are you all doing-taking any new classes? Taking/taken either of these classes? How are you liking them so far? Would LOVE for you to share with me. I did see on several of your blogs about some new classes and they all look so good!
Linking to Art Journal Every Day, Creative Every Day, and Paint Party Friday. Happy arting!
"Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering."
Steve Maraboli
Aren't your pages looking wonderful?! I hummed and ha'd about taking this class, but as I'd already signed up to Soul Food and Life Book 2014 I thought I'd better not - I think it was the right decision, I'm only just keeping up as it is! I am enjoying looking at your pages; lettering is something I'd definitely like to improve upon. I've preordered Joanne's new book which gets published in April in the UK; maybe that will make a difference!
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These turned out amazing Linda good for you!! I just started the lettering 201 right now. It's great and what I have wanted for a long time. The draw your year is a bit daunting for me and I'm not really a journaler anymore! But I love the one you did with the pen that is so cool! Try some of the colored felts you have with a brush of water....you will be surprise...some make a nice water color....others don't! Experiment!
ReplyDeleteIt felt good to get the decorations down this year! Probably because they were up so long in our house!! Take care and stay warm...we are in for a bit more rain yet!
Hugs Giggles
Such wonderful art and inspriation I found today on your blog!!! Awesome :D Totally love the to do and life grids ♥ Conny
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Your class looks so much fun ... I love what you have shared so far.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving Life Book and Soul Food so far this year.
Karen x
Looks like you are really having fun with your classes! Valerie
ReplyDeleteOnline classes don't really appeal to me I like to be in the 'real' classroom atmosphere sharing ideas with others. But it seems to be working for you your pages are really lively and inspiring. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! You seem to be a natural at this type of journaling. Your lettering is great!!
ReplyDeleteYour pages are amazing! You are going to have something really special when the year is complete! It is a wonderful and inspiring idea! What a way to start the year!
ReplyDeleteYour pages are so appealing....they will keep you going all year:)
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Loving all the drawings Linda and the great colours you've chosen. Am not taking any classes at the moment, but hope to in the near future. Happy PPF, Annette x
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lovely pages, full of organization, a good thing.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting your drawings, Excellent full artwork!
ReplyDeleteDear Linda, your watercolour journal is beautiful, truly beautiful. So nicely designed, gorgeous colours. I love your grocery list and contents of journal. It is just amazing and it is so good to see you working with watercolours. Keep painting!!! and thank you so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great creative start to the year Linda, great pages full of colour!
ReplyDeletewow...you have so many fun things going on! I'm going to have to check out these classes. I love your work!! I'm starting a card making site called Card Making Artists. Looking forward to more you your amazing inspiration :)
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Love your journal pages. I am impressed with how much you have done. I signed up for both classes with Joanne. I love watching her videos, but haven't had time to do as many pages as I would like.
ReplyDeleteOh you've been busy and having lots of fun Linda, all so great!
ReplyDeleteLove what you're doing and the colourful drawings you've done already. It looks like a very intensive class but so worthwhile. Wish I coukd fit it in but think I'm at the limit of what I can do in a day.
ReplyDeleteLinda, you are off to a great start to 2014. I love all the beautiful drawings you've made for this post. It's cold here too but not like what you are having.
ReplyDeleteLinda, all your pages have come out so well. I can see that you are thoroughly enjoying your new online classes.
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Wow, what a fun way to start the art year! Drawing everything! I love the grocery list! Almost makes it fun shopping :) Lovely art!
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful and creative way to document your life. I am thinking of doing something similar that I saw online...if I can only find it :) It is always good to have a focus and a place to visually see your life. Happy New Yea, Linda.
ReplyDeleteWow - what wonderful journal pages! So many great goals for 2014 as well!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Lovely work! I really love all your lists, very creative!
ReplyDeleteGreat pages! Love all the bright colors. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great start to 2014! The journal pages are wonderful. I love your drawings so fresh and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteThose wonderful colours bely the fact that you are freezing. I was the fortunate winner of a 'Stencil Play' class with Carolyn Dube...and having a wonderful play. Amazing how many ways there are of using stencils...AND how many ways of making them.
ReplyDeleteI like your ideas Linda. Fun pages and lots of great color. :) Thanks for the b/wishes.
ReplyDeleteGreat pages Linda. I didn't sign up for 'Draw Your Awesome Life' so it's interesting to see some of that work. You'll be busy juggling both! Have fun with it and we'll see you 'in class' on FB.
ReplyDeleteenjoy your travels with Joanne. She is a fabulous coach. So far, so good. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteHi!! Oh, that class sounds SO cool - I LOVE your artwork already - and especially love that first picture. I can't wait to see what you do with it! I have taken both years of Life Book and really love it - I plan to join again this year but just haven't done so yet. I will as I think it's one of the coolest things going. And Soul Food also looks great, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of your weekend, xoxo
The pages are looking lovely! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeletefantastic goals Linda and wonderful watercoloring pages are this all!
ReplyDeleteWish that you can realize much of the goals and that you have fun fun fun--
and I am looking forward to enjoy more Linda art this year!
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Susi
Wonderful creative work and the colors look very vibrant ~ carol, xxx (A Creative Harbor)
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ReplyDeleteLove your journal pages and this looks like another awesome class that I would be interested in. I have to draw the line ( he he ) somewhere though because there's a class that starts in Feb. and goes all year that I want to sign up for too. So that would be 2 year long classes and the Ghost Girls so I think I'll hold off on Draw your Life...Maybe next year :)
ReplyDeleteOK your art is awesome not getting around that. But your handwriting is so beautiful. I admire people who can write with such artful strokes. Lupus has made my handwriting so bad that I have to print most things now.
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Linda I am always so impressed by all that you do. Your journals are wonderful and what a gift to yourself each day to not only create something beautiful but to be able to reflect upon all that you are accomplishing.
ReplyDeleteI'm taking a series of jewelry making classes ~ just got my tools so looking forward to seeing how that goes. Good luck with your classes! It looks like you're off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteHello dear Linda
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year - I can see you've set yourself some challenging goals for 2014!
I wish I had that boundless energy!
I love your grocery list page - so beautifully illustrated too!
Art is so good for the soul and I'm so happy to see you making the most of your "indoors" time - what could possibly be better than creating little works of art!
Hugs
Shane
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog while browsing on Creative Everyday. Looks like you've got a great blog going here, I'll be sure to check in and see what you're up to!
Katie
This looks like a wonderful class Linda. You have some great challenges for the year. I have similar ones too : ) Your artwork is fab!
ReplyDeleteI love that you illustrate everything! Wow! You are really drawing so very well. I haven't heard of your class before. I am taking some new to me classes this year...Carla Sonheim's A Year In Fairytale, Misty Mawn's Full Circle class and....Flora Bowley's Brave Intuitive Painting class! I will let you know what I think. I have taken Misty's class two years in a row and love it every time. Very excited!
Hugs and happy arting!
Terri