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By TheArtSherpa, 2021-03-30

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Just sent the newsletter and it had two fault links that downloaded Traceables : The link should have taken you here https://theartsherpa.com/theartsherpacommunity/file


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March 2021
Acrylic April is Coming Issue #5

Table of contents 

  • March Pre-view Classes 1-14
  • Acrylic April Bonus Technique Classes
  • New Mini books !!  
  • Featured Artist Tamara Laporte  
  • Self care tips - as given by Tamara Laporte
  • Word Search
  • Store News
  • Niblette news what is gnew in the gnomedom  

Sherpa Schedule 1st-14th February

Click on any of the photos to find the lesson.

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Live on YouTube  2 March
16 x 20 canvas

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Live on YouTube 4 March 
8x8 canvas

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 Live on YouTube 6 March
16x20 canvas

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 Live on YouTube 9 March
8x8 canvas

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 Live on YouTube 11 March
16x20 canvas

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Live on YouTube 13 March
9x12 canvas

Class Times 

YouTube Acrylic lessons Live see above: Every Tuesday 5 pm EST and Saturday 1 pm EST 

We may have Bonus class releases on Thursday at 11 am EST** 

Facebook Watercolor Wednesday see below: Wednesdays 7 pm EST

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Watercolor Wednesday

Facebook  3rd March

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Watercolor Wednesday

Facebook 10th March

Don't miss out on your favorite live classes 

Let the notification Gnomes remind you

Text TheArtSherpa to 33222 on your phone for text Notifications 

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Did you see this one ? 

February 2021  The Art of Self Care 

Issue #4

Table of contents 

  • January Pre-view Classes February 15-28  
  • 4  New Mini books to download  
  • NEW Gnomascope - Pisces
  • Acrylic April is coming !  
  • Answers for the Pearl Fryar Word Search

White Magnolia -

Stargnomes Pisces -

Wildflowers on the Mountain - https://youtu.be/ZbyRslpE3Fs 

Hydrangea - https://youtu.be/8V-E__rGWT0 

Old Wisteria tree - https://youtu.be/gIVvx_Fi8zU 

The Kiss  -

The Perfect Wave -

Sherpa Schedule 15-28

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Live on YouTube16th Feb  
8x8  canvas

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Live on YouTube 18th Feb 
9x12 canvas

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Live on YouTube 20th Feb  
16 x 20 canvas

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Live on YouTube 23rd Feb  
8x8  canvas

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Live on YouTube 27th Feb  
16 x 20 canvas

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Did you see this one So Romantic 

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Watercolor Wednesday

Facebook 17th Feb

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Watercolor Wednesday

Facebook 24th Feb

Class Times 

YouTube Acrylic lessons Live : Every Tuesday 5 pm EST and Saturday 1 pm EST - https://www.facebook.com/TheArtSherpa/live_videos 

We may have Bonus class releases on Thursday at 11 am EST** 

Facebook : Watercolor Wednesday 7 pm EST

Don't miss out on your favorite live classes 

Text TheArtSherpa to 33222 on your phone for text Notifications 

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Acrylic April 2021 A Story of Water


By TheArtSherpa, 2021-02-15
Acrylic April 2021 A Story of Water

Acrylic April IS Coming 


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April is coming !! Welcome to Acrylic April, a yearly 30 day painting challenge started by The Art Sherpa. The goal of Acrylic April is to help all artists of any skill level transform their painting experience in just 30 days. The challenge can be completed in two ways. 

Word Prompts - Released March 25th 

Video classes - Begin April 1 11 am EST on youtube https://www.youtube.com/theartsherpa 

How to participate for 2021 

Buy materials , come to the video class and share the Art. 


Acrylic April Painting Challenge begins April 1st 2021- no joke

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30 Days, 30 Powerful Little Paintings

We hope that Every April, artists from all over the world take on the all Acrylic, all April painting challenge by doing one small acrylic painting every day for the entire month.

I am creating the #AcrylicApril challenge as a way to introduce painters to the gifts of daily painting with Acrylic.This monthly challenge will help every acrylic artist unlock the true potential of the acrylic medium and their own art voice.

Anyone can do Acrylic April,

Just grab your paint, your brush and hit the studio (even if it’s your kitchen table).

#AcrylicApril rules:

1) Make a painting on a surface 12x12 or smaller. ( sorry for the confusion)

My live classes use an 8x8 

2) Share it online

3) Hashtag it with #AcrylicArpril #AcrylicApril202

#AcrylicAprilItsNoJoke   #TheArtSherpa   and be sure to add the day of the challenge, or word prompt, etc

4) Repeat Daily from April 1 ( no fooling) to April 30th

How to do the Challenge:

Do your best to paint daily. Some Days may be artwork you are excited about, some days you may scribble out an abstract, but under no circumstances should your be hard on yourself. If you make 30 little paintings you are a winner. If you make less than 30 you are a winner. Do your best, paint anything you want using the prompts and/or the daily tutorials with The Art Sherpa

Wait there are daily tutorials not just prompts ?? THAT'S right!!!

This is an Art Sherpa painting challenge so it’s extra awesome.. This challenge comes with a daily live video lesson you can follow along with. So you can use the prompts, follow the lesson, or do your own thing. Either way you are going to succeed. This is going to change your art world.

I will be teaching my lessons on an 8x8 art panel.

That's it! Now go make something beautiful.

Anyone, from Anywhere in the world, no matter who you are or how much painting experience you have can Join in.

You are invited to paint along!!

How much does it cost?  -

IT'S FREE

( so you can buy more art supplies )

Join the group and meet the community who is traveling on the Journey with you.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/AcrylicApril

Materials


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Acrylic April 2021 

#AcrylicArpril #AcrylicApril202

#AcrylicAprilItsNoJoke   #TheArtSherpa  

  Below are a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS. 

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Suggested  3 options but you may source  your own - only one from each color 

*** Acrylic Paint Colors ***

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My Paint brands of choice are  Sennelier’s Acrylique, Golden Artist Color,  or Sennelier Abstract Acrylic. I also like Holbein, Artist loft level 3 and M Graham. 

 The links lead to the listed color in all 3 brands 

These products were hand picked by me. First two links are professional grade and economy Abstract Acrylic is the brant that I personally recommend for student grade. 

***Cadmium Yellow Medium : PY 35

SENNELIER   

GOLDEN        

ABSTRACT    

***Cadmium Red medium   : PR 108 

SENNELIER  

GOLDEN       

ABSTRACT     

***Phthalo  Green Blue shade : PG 7 - 

SENNELIER  

GOLDEN -   

ABSTRACT   

***Phthalo Blue Green shade :PB 15:3 

SENNELIER  

GOLDEN      

ABSTRACT  

***Dioxazine Purple: PV 23 - 

SENNELIER 

GOLDEN     

ABSTRACT  

***Ultramarine blue: PB 29 - 

SENNELIER 

GOLDEN       

ABSTRACT 

***Quinacridone Magenta (fuschia) : PR 122

SENNELIER  

GOLDEN       

ABSTRACT   ***Titanium white: PW 6

 SENNELIER  

GOLDEN        

ABSTRACT   

***Mars black: PBk 11 

SENNELIER   

GOLDEN        

ABSTRACT    

*Naples Yellow light   : py 53 

SENNELIER  

GOLDEN        

ABSTRACT     

Naples Yellow Blog http://bit.ly/NaplesYellowLightTAS  

Burnt Sienna PB7   - 

SENNELIER  

GOLDEN        

ABSTRACT   

We have removed the links to products temporarily due to Amazon changing the links out if a product sells out/becomes unavailable, to links to different products. This is causing some confusion within the community and we need to look into what is happening. 

CANVAS 

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OTHER TOOLS  


Dritz 3095 Chalk Cartridge Set : 

CretaColor pencil White :  

T Square Ruler -  

Golden Glazing Liquid For Blending -  

Saral Paper:  

Artist Tape : 

The Pioneer Woman Turning table : 

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Brushes - are not final until the last video is filmed. Please use these as a guide of what I am planning to use. These are brushes I use very often.






Try Micheals online and The Brush Guys too



Brights in firm synthetic



Brights in Bristles



Rounds with Good point



Blenders



Details



Filbert or Cats Tongue for Acrylic






For Acrylic April will be using a few more brushes so that we can accomplish and learn some new techniques. You do not need to have the exact brand of brushes. When it comes to Bright you might be able to use a single bright there are a lot of ways to save money. my students often paint with different tools and that's not something that I mind at all. This list of brushes and information should be used as a guide and I highly recommend you make this work within your own personal budget or painting process.



I like Raphael Textura Brushes, Simply Simmons Extra firm filament and Hog brushes. Silver brushes and Princeton brushes for firm try catalyst and Creative mark pro-stroke . Just to name a few. I will do a studio set up for AA april video that should release before the event begins.






Below are a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS.



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Princeton Round Blender Size 12 : 



1” oval mop ( Called ultimate varnish) : 



CAMBRIDGE bright size 8 : 



Ruby Satin Angle, Size 1/2 



Monogram liner : 



The Art Sherpa Cats Tongue :



The Art Sherpa round #4



Ruby Satin bright #20 



Cambridge Round #6



Ruby satin bright #26 



 





How to prep 


Upcoming 2021 Live streams 

Set you your studio and materials 

How to Mix Color Easy 

VOD

Get ready for a Daily painting 

Create Color chart

Split Primary Color Wheel

How to use a Traceable   

Practice Techniques 

Playlist 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolEOlkfz6w9T9FNlkJpwRqcp  

PAST years here 


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Acrylic April 2019 - 

 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolGPD9oyuDpBR8JsXUUYMDU-

 

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Acrylic April 2020 - 

 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolHj3z9B2nFDCI9RGVuGpsH2

 


Abstract Paint By Sennelier


By TheArtSherpa, 2021-02-03
Abstract Paint By Sennelier

You are invited to learn all about  Abstract Paint product's by Sennelier!

 Learn - Save - Win

Abstract Paint By Sennelier GIVEAWAY Live stream and  Demo

YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

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To find out more about Abstract products from Sennelier, watch the live stream on 4th February on your chosen social media platform. Whether it is Facebook or YouTube you love to hang out on, The Art Sherpa has you covered. You can Ask Questions and have them answered live!  Chat, and ENTER TO WIN is available on both platforms. 

00:00  Intro

01:25  Message from Andrew Cook from Savoir Faire

02:35  Why I use Abstract Paint Products

03:30  Close up of past finished painting

07:20  Abstract Pouches, Caps, and Sizes

14:10  Abstract Acrylic Ink

16:55  Abstract Fluid Acrylic Paint

17:15  Soft Body VS Heavy Body

21:50  EXTREME CLOSE UP

 BEWARE!!  ADDICTIVE TO WATCH

22:30  More Abstract Acrylic Ink w/ brush

25:20  Abstract Acrylic Pen Liners

28:08  Abstract Acrylic Heavy Body w/ Palate knife

32:35  Abstract Paint Tips for pouches

37:10  Acrylic Ink over peaks of Heavy Body Paint 

39:20 Thank You Kings Framing and Art in Canada

40:00  Thank You Raw Art Materials in Los Angeles

43:50  Does this work with professional paint lines

45:20  Smooshing Paint for fun

46:44  Iridescent Copper Abstract Heavy Body 

48:10  How The Art Sherpa Discovered Abstract Paint Products 

49:09  Metallic Gold Abstract Pen Liner

50:40  Fun with Ink and Liner Pen, EXTREME ZOOM!

52:50  Playing with more Ink

54:25  The Art Sherpa Experience with Quality

55:47  Abstract Heavy Body Neon

57:10  Glossy Finish or Matte Finish

57:30  Neon Abstract Pen Liner

59:40  https://theartsherpa.com/theartsherpacommunity/blog/280/abstract-paint-by-sennelier

1:01:09  Why Did the Art Sherpa Do this Live

1:06:25  Thank You To our Co-Hosts Pierre and Andrew at Savoir Faire

FACEBOOK Todays event is at 11 am EST live streaming. The correct event link is https://fb.me/e/MOL7dh3k . You can watch from facebook or Youtube

Win prizes and Save money !! 

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Congratulations to the winners of our Savoir Faire Giveaway. We are reaching out right now if you have not seen your email quickly write support@theartsherpa.com - we dont want you to miss your prize



Debra Preston, USA



Rosemaree McLure Australia



Kitty Grant USA



Joan Goldsmith UK



Theresa Palmer USA



Tegan Scroggs , USA



April Simpson USA



Stacey West United Kingdom



Tracy Gooch USA



Ellen Wilson Canada



Jonnie M Simmons-Johnson USA (Grand Prize)


I get asked often what student brands of paint I recommend. I also get asked why I recommend the ones that I do. The one I use in my own Studio is Abstract paint by Sennelier 

I want to be clear I'm not paid to use this paint. I do have a relationship with the owners of the Savoir-faire and we are friends. They do send me stuff and asked my opinion. However, I've never been asked to give a review. This is an idea I have wanted to do for a really long time.

This is my Friend Pierre from Savoir Faire.

Sometimes we hang out on Instagram 

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This event is for you. I want you to understand why I think this is a great product. Why it is worth your time and investment. I want to help you know what's available to you in this large amazing product line. I want you to know what's great about it,  I'm even going to tell you some challenges you might have. I'm going to be honest with you because I think that is what helps you the most. Of course you know I wouldn't be making a video about it unless I thought it was worth your time. However there's so many colors and different types of acrylic paint that they make you really want to see what the creative opportunities are. The live stream is at 11 a.m. est. We will be streaming from both YouTube and Facebook, so just pick your favorite. We will be featuring special sales for this event that you can take advantage of that are just for you!! 

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COUPONS for YOU!!!

Lets Save Money

I'd also like to help you save some money so please check for the amazing coupons from art stores that are participating in the event. They were invited to take part because I honestly believe that you guys having a relationship with art suppliers is so important. Being able to go into a local art store ( when were able to go into a local art store again) creates such a tremendous sense of community. This helps you find art materials you need and discover exciting new ones around every corner, Gives you access to classes, and art opportunities that you wouldn't be able to find from home. Being aware of online retailers can help you find Art Materials when you're unable to travel, give you access to variety of large size stock items like easels or specialty studio equipment.  I think both of these things are super important.

Kings Framing and Art!! 

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Lise King has been a long time supporter of myself and my community!!

  • Great customer Service 
  • Based in Canada 
  • Ships Worldwide 
  • Carries my Brushes
  • Classes 

Code for this event is: Sennelier-ArtSherpa

this is a 10% off Check out code 

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  • 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | 24hrs online
  • info@kingsframingandartgallery.com
  • 188 Voyer Rd, Corbeil, ON P0H 1K0, Canada
  • 10% off with code 

ORDER BY PHONE: 705-752-4211  https://www.kingsframingandartgallery.com/ 

For more sales and events

Follow Kings Framing and Art  

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kingsartstore/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kingsframingartgallery/ 

Raw Materials LA 

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https://rawmaterialsla.com/  

645 South Los Angeles Street

Los Angeles, CA 90014

(800) 729-7060

info@rawmaterialsla.com

Follow 

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rawmaterialsartsupplies/ 

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RawMaterialsLA 

  • Curbside Delivery 
  • Rooftop parking 
  • large selections 
  • Friendly 
  • Classes 

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https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/paints-and-mediums/acrylic-colors/sennelier-abstract-acrylics

https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/paints-and-mediums/acrylic-colors/sennelier-abstract-liners

https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/pens-inks-and-markers/inks/sennelier-abstract-acrylic-ink-sets

The Give Away 

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Enter here - https://forms.gle/d5aJfFG9YPozTKYG7

The prizes 

Learn and Win!! Join me and Andrew Cook of Savoir Faire for a live stream demonstration event. I will show you all about  the Abstract Paint line of products. During this very informative live stream we will be giving away 1 grand prize and 10 amazing Abstract paint prize packs.  Follow all instructions and answer all questions to be entered for your chance to win one of these cool prizes. Winners will be announced during the live show but do not need to be present to win. 

The Grand Prize $200 Value

20 colors of Abstract innovative paint 120ml pouch Value 200$

10 additional Abstract Prize Packs 

10 Abstract Paint Prize's (Surprise Abstract Gift Products-Full Size)  Value 50$ 

Eligibility for the Grand Prize:

Must be 18+ 

Living in the Contiguous United States and Canada 

Eligibility 10 Mystery - Abstract Prize Packs: 

7 of the prizes Open to  18+ Living in the Contiguous United States and Canada 

3 of the prizes will be awarded global to people 18+  where legally allowed 

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No purchase is necessary to enter  

Winners will be announced during the live show but do not need to be present to win. 

Winners must respond to their confirmation within 72 hours to coordinate free shipping of their prize.

NO personal information gathered from this from will be shared or used for purposes outside of entry  

The statistical data of the last two question will be shared with Abstract paint but no personal or contact information will be shared or used outside of contacting winners.  

This giveaway is not Affiliated with YouTube or Facebook in any way. 

Giveaway is co hosted by:

Andrew Cook, Savoir Faire, and The Art Sherpa 

contact info: support@theartsherpa.com

Andrew Cook: Andrewc@macphersonart.com 

More info 

https://www.savoirfaire.com/product-category/painting/painting-sennelier/sennelier-acrylics/abstract/

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The Paint 

Heavy Body 

abstract® Acrylics

abstract® is an innovative Acrylic system presented in a revolutionary packaging. Available in 60 colors (36 Satin, 12 High Gloss, 6 Iridescent and 6 Fluorescent), the highly pigmented paint features a heavy-body texture that offers great covering power while enabling for a lot of transparency. Painting straight out of the extra-sturdy pouch through the practical beak makes abstract ideal for both large work and “street art”. The pouch is also economical as totally squeezable, and displays a transparent window for accurate color reference and level check. Sennelier has been indeed modern since 1887.

  • Innovative Acrylic system in revolutionary packaging
  • 60 Colors: 36 Satin, 12 High Gloss, 6 Iridescent and 6 Fluorescent
  • Available in 120ml/4oz. and 500ml/17oz. (20 colors)
  • 10ml/.4oz. samples available for artists and schools
  • Highly pigmented Fine Acrylic
  • Heavy-body texture has both excellent covering power and outstanding transparency
  • Texture allows for all Acrylic techniques
  • Painting straight out of the extra-sturdy pouch on any surface makes it ideal for “street art”
  • Totally squeezable pouch is economical
  • Large transparent window on the pouch displays actual paint inside the pouch
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Soft Body Matt 

The abstract® Matt Acrylic Paint is as innovative as it is distinct from the original Satin version. In fact, asides from the revolutionary pouch, the twins couldn’t be as different:

  • 60ml instead of 120ml
  • 35 Ultra-Matt Colors
  • Soft-body Consistency
  • Extremely Fluid for Maximum Coverage
  • Super Opaque
  • Velvety Stretchy Finish
  • Any Substrate

The product is available in a set of 5 (Primaries plus Black & White)

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  abstract® Inks

The abstract® Acrylic Inks feature the same high pigmentation as the abstract® Acrylic paint, and much more:

  • 43 Luminous Colors
  • Acrylic Thinner
  • Transparent
  • Cadmium Free Colors
  • Light Resistant
  • Water Resistant (when dry)
  • Recommended for all Surfaces
  • Brushes & Dip Pens
  • Suitable for Airbrush
  • Convenient Cap Dropper
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abstract® Liners

The abstract® Acrylic Liners come as a complement to the abstract® pouches and tips. The convenient shape and size make them extremely handy and they are sure to open new frontiers to any artist’s creativity.

  • 20 abstract® Best-Selling Colors
  • Holds abstract® Acrylic Paint
  • Heavy-body texture (not the common fluid acrylics)
  • For precise contours and special effects
  • Highly pigmented
  • Refillable from the abstract® pouch

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abstract® Acrylics Tips

Mixed-media painters can let their creativity run wild with the Sennelier abstract® tips. The tips are screwed onto the abstract® pouch nozzle, thus enabling artists to paint straight out of the pouch and create numerous effects. The tips are a wonderful complement of the pouches, opening new horizons to studio and street artists alike.

8 abstract® tips for unlimited creativity.


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Love birds 

February 2021  The Art of Unconditional Love

Issue #3

Table of contents 

  • January Pre-view Classes Feb 1-14
  • Abstract Paint review and HUGE Giveaway 
  • New Mini books !!
  • Aquarius Star Gnome and Gnomascope
  • Featured Artist Pearl Fryer  
  • Word Search 
  • Self care tips - Bath bombs
  • Store News
  • Cinnamons favorite  Etsy shops 
  • Niblette news what is gnew in the gnomedom  

Sherpa Schedule 1st-14th February

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Live on YouTube  2nd Feb
16 x 20 canvas

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Live on YouTube 4th Feb 
8x8 canvas

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 Live on YouTube 6th Feb
16x20 canvas

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 Live on YouTube 9th Feb
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 Live on YouTube 13th Feb
16x20 canvas

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 Love Gnome -viewable now
9x12 canvas

Class Times 

YouTube Acrylic lessons Live see above: Every Tuesday 5 pm EST and Saturday 1 pm EST 

We may have Bonus class releases on Thursday at 11 am EST** 

Facebook Watercolor Wednesday see below: Wednesdays 7 pm EST

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Watercolor Wednesday

Facebook 3rd Feb

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Watercolor Wednesday

Facebook 10th Feb

Don't miss out on your favorite live classes 

Let the notification Gnomes remind you

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Watercolor Wednesday and you!!


By TheArtSherpa, 2021-01-13
Watercolor Wednesday and you!!

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Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor. I'm so excited that you might be interested in taking up this medium with me. Just like I love teaching acrylic to beginners, I enjoy introducing beginner's to the Wonder and Magic that is watercolor.

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Watercolor Wednesday is a weekly evening class that's fully step by step to introduce new artists to the joys of watercolor. It's just like our livestream acrylic class on YouTube, but with Watercolor and on Facebook.  Classes are level friendly, fully step by step to introduce new artist to the joys of watercolor. Watercolor is one of my favorite mediums. I just love it. 

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What materials do you need ? 

You can Use the New Kit or colors listed below. Example Swatches are given for all these colors so you can mix and match as needed 

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Watercolor Classes 

https://youtube.com/@WatercolorWithTheArtSherpa/live

Watercolor Kit 

https://theartsherpa.com/store

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How to use The color Sheets Video 

https://theartsherpa.com/videos/1673/how-to-use-the-art-sherpa-viviva-color-sheet-line-and-wash-watercolor-kits  

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The following is your material list for the Old Watercolor Wednesday Classes pre 2023 and some 2023 classes too.  Not all colors will be used for every class. Not all materials will be used every class. I do expect to use all colors and all of these materials during the 2021 class year.

  Below is a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS. 

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Only one of each is needed.  3-4 links provided to help you find colors in stock. Please look around for sales deals and other brands 

Brands of watercolor I love Sennelier L'Aquarelle   QOR By Golden  Daniel Smith  M Graham  Van Gogh 

Watercolor Paint Color List 2021 

              

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Hansa Yellow Medium 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - Primary Yellow for this brand 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith -

M Graham -  

  Nickel Azo Yellow 

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham

 Quinacridone Magenta 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

Holbein - 

 Pyrrole Red

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith - 

Turner - 

Holbein - 

 Transparent Pyrrole Orange 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - ( sennelier orange ) 

Golden QOR -  

Daniel Smith -  

Turner -  

Phthalo Blue

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham -

Ultramarine Blue

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham

Phthalo Green 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle  

Golden QOR 

Daniel Smith - 

Quinacridone Gold 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR - my fav 

Daniel Smith - 

 Opera Pink 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle -

Holbein-  

Daniel Smith -

 Burnt Umber

Sennelier L'Aquarelle - 

Golden QOR -   

Daniel Smith - 

M Graham -

 Payne’s Grey 

Sennelier L'Aquarelle 

Golden QOR - 

Daniel Smith - 

We have temporarily removed links due to the fact that Amazon is changing the links out to 'other' products if something sells out or becomes unavailable. We are looking into this and hope to get a resolution soon. Thank you. 

Color Mixing chart 

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Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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Paper 

9x12 140lb 300 GSM Watercolor Paper Cold press in a Block pad

What is a watercolor block? 

A watercolor block is a pad of watercolor paper that’s bound on all sides with a coating of a rubber like material called padding compound.. You paint on the top sheet of paper and then remove it after it fully dries flat. To separate the painting from the block, insert a dull palette knife into the gap in the binding and run it around all four edges. A watercolor block helps prevent the warping of the paper when it is wet. 

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If you have a regular pad of paper you can tape all of edges of the sheet to the table with low take tape and then carefully peel them after the sheep its dry. 

 

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Recommended - 

Fabriano Block

Strathmore Block 

Arches  Block 

Strathmore Pad 

 

Brushes 

Try to have a Round , A wash or Quill , A bright and a detail in your basic kit. You can get away with a round brush to start.  

I will always share what I am using in the show. Brand I like are Soft Aqua by Raphael , Escoda and Black Velvet. 

SoftAqua Quill  4

SoftAqua Round  14

SoftAqua Bright 

Escoda Perla Series 1430 #12 

Flat wash 1" 

Detail round  

VERY optional Brushes 

Raphael Precision Mini Brush Travel Set of 6 

Jazper Stardust Version of Escoda Reserva 1212 #8 - https://www.facebook.com/JazperStardust ( made by hand by request only) 

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Palettes for paint - 

Porcelain Watercolor Palette  

   

OTHER TOOLS  

Cretacolor Water-Soluble Graphite Pencils  

Fluid White Acrylic 

T Square Ruler  

Artist Tape  

Art Sherpa Brush Spa Soap Kits  https://theartsherpa.com/store  

The Pioneer Woman Turning table  

Grafix WM2 White Mask Liquid Frisket 

Rubber Cement picker upper 

Mister  

Paper Towels 

  BOOKS : 

Color Mixing Bible :  

How to Mix Skin color - 

Victoria Finlay History of Color:

  Place to buy BRUSHES - 

The Brush Guys:

 http://bit.ly/BrushGuysArtSherpa  

Discount Code :  THEARTSHERPA

Common questions 

When is it ?

Watercolor  is every 3 days 1 pm  Eastern Standard Time live streaming from my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TheArtSherpa  

How do I Join the class ? 

Show up  1 pm EST ready to paint - Just watch from my Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/TheArtSherpa/live_videos   

You can also find the the class on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjQYyS4qyf1MuQY8DF2nDA 

You can watch the streaming video class  from the page on your chosen device!  

How much Does it cost ?

Its Free 

Is it hard ? 

Like everything, it can be a little challenging in the beginning to learn how to do something new. However, watercolor is a very beginner friendly medium  and I find people can pick it up as quickly as they did acrylic, sometimes even easier.

Can I use Acrylics ?

 You can use acrylics watered down to get some similar effects to watercolor. The paper is a good binder and prevents issues with watering down that you might normally see on canvas. There are a few differences. It's very easy to lift or reactivate watercolor.  Once acrylic is dry it's permanent.  Watercolor is very transparent and acrylic can be much more opaque.  Some techniques are different.  You can paint acrylic over watercolor. You can't paint watercolor over acrylic. I don't recommend using acrylic on fine watercolor brushes as it can build up in the ferrule and shorten the life of a brush.  Watercolor will not harm acrylic brushes in any way and you can use what you have until you're ready to buy special brushes just for watercolor. 

Do I need to have your exact materials? 

 You can use what you have. If you have Crayola watercolors, start with those. I will talk about how to guess a close approximate color on the palette you have so you can paint along and still get a good result

Can I view  your classes at a later time? 

You can watch my classes after the video is done streaming both on the Facebook page and on our website www.theartsherpa.com

What level of painter do I need to be ? 

All levels of painter are welcome and no drawing is Required 

The Hoot Guide 

Beginner        

Intermediate 

Challenging  

Paintings are all beginner friendly but rated in 3 levels of difficulty called Hoots

What if you Bought our Covid Watercolor Art Kits? 

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If you purchased one of the watercolor sets that we had in our store during the initial lockdown. you may wonder what colors exchange well for the new 2021 art palette. You may also wonder if there's a difference between the tube watercolor and the half pan watercolor. In this blog I'm going to let you know what colors in your palette to use when I'm using the 2021 colors. I'm going to give you some resources to match the colors you have to the colors I'm using and just in general make your watercolor experience easier.

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Official 2021 Colors    French Escape Kit 

Hansa yellow  

Nickel azo yellow 

Pyrrole red 

Quinacridone Magenta

Opera Pink

Quinacridone gold

Phthalo Blue 

Ultramarine Blue 

Forest Green 

Burnt Umber 

Payne’s Grey

Lemon yellow 

Lemon Yellow + little bit of French Vermillion 

French Vermillion 

Carmine 

Carmine + little bit ultramarine 

French vermillion + lemon yellow + sepia 

Phthalo Blue 

Ultramarine Blue 

Forest Green + Phthalo Blue 

warm sepia 

Payne’s Grey 




Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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Cheat Sheet for conversion of old to new kit -

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Follow The Art Sherpa 

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You can Watch from Facebook here

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Or here 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjQYyS4qyf1MuQY8DF2nDA

Free draw or No draw option use the traceable - https://theartsherpa.com/traceables

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PLEASE note there are many other places to buy materials and I support you shopping and finding your best deal. 

Please let me know if a link is broken. support@theartsherpa.com

About The Art Sherpa:

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January 2021 1-15  The Art of Self Care   Issue 1 

Table of contents 

  • January Pre-view Classes Jan 1 -15 
  • Message from the Art Sherpa 
  • The new acrylic art materials you need to know about for 2021 
  • Exciting art challenge news. What is coming back and what is cancelled 
  • Featured artist Frida Kahlo  
  • Self care tips - Lavender   Bubble Tea   
  • New store items 
  • Cool finds for your studio 
  • Niblet news what is gnew in the gnomedom  

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16x20 

Mini Book 

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8x8 

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9x12 140 lb Cold press  watercolor paper 

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Mini Book 

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8x8 

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9x12 140 lb Cold press  watercolor paper

Class Times 

YouTube : Every Tuesday 5 pm EST and Saturday 1 pm EST

We may have Bonus class releases on Thursday at 11 am EST** 

Facebook : Wednesday 7 pm EST

Don't miss out on your favorite live classes 

Text TheArtSherpa to 33222 on your phone for text Notifications 

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Happy New Year 

It's finally here! The New Year and the fresh start we have been waiting for. Yet, unlike the wardrobe in Narnia, going from December 31st to January 1st isn't really a magic door that changes everything. The  feeling of starting fresh comes from inside us and the way we hope and feel about the coming year.  Many things are the same today as they were just a few days ago. Many challenges of 2020 are still very much present in 2021. Yet I look to 2021 full of hope and a plans for improvement, both personal and as your Art Guide. 

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The Plan  

I've spent a lot of time thinking about what would make things easier for all of you as you learn to become creative beings.  I've looked back at the lessons I have learned as your teacher from last 6 years. I have been a busy bee planning what to do during the  2021 year so that I could make learning art even more fun, easy and accessible. What steps could I take to make your experience as new artist as rewarding as it possibly can be? To create a goldilocks zone of art learning?

  1. Consistency 
    1. Create a core schedule and stick to it as much as power, health and the internet will allow. 
  2. Set Materials 
    1. Create a set list of studio and art materials so you can participate in classes knowing far in advance what you will need. 
    2. Keep to those materials for all 200+ classes planned for 2021 
  3. Communicate early so you can plan 
    1. To let you know early what classes are coming in advance 
    2. More newsletters with more information 
    3. Events and posts on Facebook 
    4. Fill the calendar early 
  4. Provide more Learning Resources 
    1. Adding mini books supplements your video learning material. 
    2. Structured curriculum class programs 
  5. Add the fun 
    1. Include play and games on both the website and newsletter 
    2. Extra Surprise video classes 
    3. Share creative and self care tips

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Mini Books 

Try one Here  

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Membership on Youtube 

The 2021 Class Materials Lists

  Below are a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS.     

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The Art Sherpa is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.  

Amazon sometimes Raises prices based on interest. To help you check that you are getting a fair price for your item please enjoy this price checker website

Amazon Fair Price checker https://camelcamelcamel.com/

*** Acrylic Paint Colors ***

***Cadmium Yellow Medium : PY 35

SENNELIER    https://amzn.to/2J6nm3L

GOLDEN         https://amzn.to/39hY8ex  

ABSTRACT     https://amzn.to/3aMkKYh  


*Naples Yellow light   : py 53 

SENNELIER     https://amzn.to/2J64yBB

GOLDEN          https://amzn.to/2TuCygg

ABSTRACT      https://amzn.to/37JOgfd  


***Cadmium Red medium   : PR 108 

SENNELIER    https://amzn.to/2Y6nhTS  

GOLDEN         https://amzn.to/38xuYc5  

ABSTRACT     https://amzn.to/3nP2pgD  


***Quinacridone Magenta ( fuchsia ) : PR 122

SENNELIER   https://amzn.to/2X1jBq2

GOLDEN        https://amzn.to/32Jjqz1  

ABSTRACT    https://amzn.to/3hkKITJ  


***Phthalo Blue Green shade :PB 15:3 

SENNELIER   https://amzn.to/2Xu7DV9

GOLDEN        https://amzn.to/39kvI3E  

ABSTRACT    https://amzn.to/34FEf0y  


* **Ultramarine blue: PB 29 - 

SENNELIER   https://amzn.to/2XtrzaM

GOLDEN        https://amzn.to/2uMfIrY  

ABSTRACT    https://amzn.to/3pjAQMQ

* ** Acrylic Paint Colors ***

***Phthalo  Green Blue shade : PG 7 - 

SENNELIER   https://amzn.to/2FtciN7

GOLDEN -      https://amzn.to/2vxz6JI  

ABSTRACT    https://amzn.to/3ruW38G  


***Dioxazine Purple: PV 23 - 

SENNELIER   https://amzn.to/2Xu7FfJ

GOLDEN        https://amzn.to/3aqvEzr  

ABSTRACT    https://amzn.to/34HKtNy  

***Burnt Sienna PB7   - 

SENNELIER     https://amzn.to/39gJlzJ

GOLDEN          https://amzn.to/2Uj1gBJ  

ABSTRACT      https://amzn.to/3nMMEHf  



***Titanium white: PW 6

 SENNELIER   https://amzn.to/2WZw91d

GOLDEN         https://amzn.to/2x4Bqs4  

ABSTRACT     https://amzn.to/3rtazNW  


***Mars black: PBk 11 

SENNELIER    https://amzn.to/2XxUqus

GOLDEN         https://amzn.to/3coJ40D  

ABSTRACT     https://amzn.to/38wfHZ7  


CANVAS  

16x20 - https://amzn.to/3ppS2QG  

11x14 - https://amzn.to/37RphH3  

9x12 -   https://amzn.to/3mNTjQb  

8x8 -     https://amzn.to/3mNTjQb
  • My Paint brands of choice are  Sennelier Acrylique, Golden Artist Color,  or Abstract Acrylic. The links lead to the listed color in all 3 brands. 
  • These products were hand picked by me. First two links are professional grade, and then economy Abstract Acrylic that I personally recommend for student grade.

Naples Yellow Light * Titanite Yellow * Or Naples yellow ??

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This is the only complicated part of the new 2021 list. To make it easier to understand what Naples is the right Naples, I wrote a blog. Naples yellow by any other name would be as yellow green, right? No, sadly Naples can run the gamut of stunning light yellow green to bandage bleh. So I just went and found them all. 

Naples Yellow Blog http://bit.ly/NaplesYellowLightTAS  

 

OTHER TOOLS  

Fluid White Acrylic - https://amzn.to/3psZJG9  

Zinc White: PW 4  https://amzn.to/2J66zh9  

Peel Paper Palette - https://amzn.to/2ROk6xw  

Dritz 3095 Chalk Cartridge Set : https://amzn.to/31IoUtF

CretaColor pencil White : https://amzn.to/3pqWlv5  

T Square Ruler -  https://amzn.to/38hjOWX  

Golden Glazing Liquid For Blending - https://amzn.to/2M0ND8t  

T Square Ruler - https://amzn.to/2Jpic1c  

Saral Paper:  http://amzn.to/2zBrLbN  

Artist Tape : https://amzn.to/2qZTywt

Art Sherpa Brush Spa Soap Kits : https://theartsherpa.com/store  

The Pioneer Woman Turning table : https://amzn.to/3nJ5pLw  

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The Art Sherpa Patrons 

Upcoming classes Jan

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Sherpa News

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  • Acrylic April link Life book link - 18+ Art Sherpa Fledging Artist Challenge  
  • Featured artist : Frida Kahlo 

    https://www.fridakahlo.org/

    More Fun facts about Frida and the solution page coming in the next Newsletter. 

    • Frida Kahlo was born on July 6, 1907 in Coyoacan, Mexico City
    • She lied about her birthday, not to seem younger, but to share her day with the Mexican Revolution
    • She had polio as a child, was in a catastrophic bus accident, went through 30 surgeries in her life
    •  She started painting in a Body Cast
    • She was married to artist Diego Rivera - he was a lot 
    • She painted more than 200 paintings depicting the physical and emotional pain of her life
    • She is the mother of the selfie and one of the greatest icons of modern art 

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    The Art of Self Care. 

    1. Remember you matter 
    2. When you feel calm you can help others 
    3. Taking time to be creative helps you imagine solutions to problems
    4. If you have to take care of others remember you do that best from a place of rest, mindfulness and self compassion. 
    5. If you need to H.A.L.T.  and take a break to reset, Do So!  

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    Hungry : Make sure your body is fed and your blood sugar is balanced. 

    Angry : Feelings are information. If you are angry remove yourself from the situation until you are calm and ready to explain calmly what you are feeling 

    Lonely: Human beings are social animals, when we are lonely we struggle. Reach out and connect with someone who cares about you. 

    Tired: Many of you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders right now and rest might be scarce. If you are very tired take every chance you can to rest. If its a nap then take a nap. If it is going to bed earlier, skip that show and watch it later on the DVR.

    These are simple things that can help you steer to a better feeling tomorrow.  

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    New Items in the Store 

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    Cool Finds on Amazon 

    Great Finds for the Art Studio 

    CREATURE CUPS Cthulhu Ceramic Cup (11 Ounce, Black)

     I think it looks like Kevin the Kraken https://amzn.to/381Fn0O #CommissionsEarned 

      Zmol Electric Pencil Sharpener ~  I love this Sharpener !! 

    The Kitty Cat - https://amzn.to/3pDiU02 #CommissionsEarned  

      Adorable Micro kitty  Landscape Humidifiers - https://amzn.to/38KKy4c  

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