Community Crisis Plan

Introduction:

This crisis plan serves as a supportive guide for members of our community facing various crises, including emotional distress, mental health challenges, substance abuse, and experiences of violence or abuse. It aims to direct you to appropriate resources during times of need, emphasizing that reaching out for help signifies strength and the first step towards recovery.

When to Use These Crisis Resources:

Consider utilizing these resources if you or someone you know is:

• Experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm.
• In severe emotional distress or undergoing panic attacks.
• Showing symptoms of a mental health disorder that significantly impair daily functions.
• In urgent need of support for substance abuse or addiction.
• A victim of violence or abuse, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse.
• Feeling isolated, hopeless, or overwhelmed by crisis situations.

Immediate Support Resources:

For immediate danger to life or well-being, please dial 911 or contact local emergency services.

1. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:

• Call or Text: 988
• Chat: 988lifeline.org
• Availability: 24/7 for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

2. Veterans Crisis Line:

• Call: 1-800-273-8255, then press 1
• Text: 838255
• Chat: veteranscrisisline.net
• Availability: 24/7 for veterans and their loved ones.

3. The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support):

• Call: 1-866-488-7386
• Chat: The Trevor Project Chat
• Text: Send "START" to 678678
• Availability: 24/7 for LGBTQ young people under 25.

4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline (Substance Abuse and Mental Health):

• Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• Website: samhsa.gov
• Service: Provides referral and information service for individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

5. National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Victims of Violence or Abuse):

• Call: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• Text: "START" to 88788
• Chat: thehotline.org
• Availability: 24/7 support for anyone affected by abuse and needing support, resources, or advice on how to navigate their situation.

6. Poison Control (For Poisoning Emergencies and Information):

• Call: 1-800-222-1222
• Website: poisonhelp.org
• Availability: 24/7 assistance and expert advice on poisoning emergencies and prevention.
  

  7. The National Problem Gambling Helpline in the United States can be reached through:

  • Phone: 1-800-522-4700
  • Text: Send a message to 1-800-522-4700
  • Chat: Access online chat support through their website at www.ncpgambling.org/chat

  This helpline provides confidential assistance 24/7, offering support, resources, and referrals for those affected by problem gambling.

Safety Planning:

A safety plan involves personalized strategies to stay safe while in a crisis, including identifying triggers, coping strategies, and emergency contacts. For comprehensive safety planning guidance, visit HelpGuide.org .

Gun Safety:

Responsible gun ownership and storage are critical for preventing accidents and impulsive decisions during crises:

• Store guns unloaded and locked in a gun safe or cabinet.
• Use trigger locks or cable locks to add an extra layer of security.
• Store ammunition separately in a locked location.
• Regularly educate all household members about gun safety and the importance of not handling firearms without supervision or knowledge.
• Consider temporarily removing firearms from the home during high-risk periods for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional crises.

Local Resources:

Maintain a list of local emergency resources, such as hospitals, shelters, and community mental health services, to ensure quick access during crises.

A Personal Crisis Plan 

Creating a personal crisis plan involves preparing for potential mental health crises by identifying warning signs, coping strategies, and local resources that can provide assistance. Here's a step-by-step guide to developing your own personal crisis plan with the help of local resources:

Step 1: Recognize Your Warning Signs

• Self-awareness: Identify early warning signs that suggest a crisis might be developing. These could be changes in thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, such as increased anxiety, mood swings, or withdrawal from social activities.
• Document Signs: Keep a journal or list of these signs to help recognize when you might need to implement your crisis plan.

Step 2: Develop Coping Strategies

• Personal Coping Mechanisms: List the strategies that have helped you in the past during stressful times, such as deep breathing exercises, going for a walk, listening to music, or talking to a friend.
• Professional Techniques: If you've learned specific techniques from therapists or counselors, like mindfulness or grounding exercises, include these as well.

Step 3: Identify Your Support System

• Personal Contacts: Include contact information for friends, family members, or mentors who can provide support during a crisis.
• Professional Contacts: List contact details for your therapist, psychiatrist, or any other healthcare professionals involved in your care.

Step 4: Research Local Resources

• Social Services: Contact local social services for information on mental health support, including counseling services, support groups, or crisis intervention teams.
• Healthcare Facilities: Identify nearby hospitals or clinics that offer mental health services and note their emergency and non-emergency contact numbers.
• Community Resources: Look for local non-profits or community centers that provide mental health resources or workshops.

Step 5: Document Emergency Contacts

• Crisis Hotlines: Include national and local crisis hotline numbers, such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) or a local crisis center's hotline.
• Emergency Services: Have the number for emergency services (911 in the U.S.) readily available for situations that require immediate medical attention.

Step 6: Outline a Communication Plan

• Information Sharing: Decide in advance what information you're comfortable sharing about your mental health with friends, family, and healthcare providers during a crisis.
• Consent Forms: Consider completing consent forms that allow healthcare providers to communicate with designated friends or family members about your care.

Step 7: Make Your Plan Accessible

• Keep Copies Handy: Have copies of your crisis plan in easily accessible places, such as in your wallet, on your phone, and with a trusted friend or family member.
• Digital Copies: Store a digital version of your plan in a place that can be accessed quickly, like in an email or cloud storage.

Step 8: Review and Update Regularly

• Periodic Reviews: Revisit your crisis plan regularly to update it based on new insights, coping strategies, or changes in your support network.
• Post-Crisis Reflection: After a crisis, review your plan to assess what worked well and what could be improved.

Creating a personal crisis plan is a proactive step in managing your mental health. It's important to remember that this plan is a living document that can and should be adjusted as your needs and circumstances change. Involving your healthcare provider in the planning process can also provide valuable insights and suggestions.

Conclusion:

This crisis plan is a testament to our community's commitment to supporting each other during challenging times. Utilizing these resources and following safety precautions can pave the way for healing and recovery. Remember, you are not alone, and there is always help available.

ACRYLIC APRIL 2023  

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolGhfJ-W2UnmikylhIfeM3iX

Welcome to the Acrylic April 2023 All About ABSTRACT playlist, where you'll embark on a month-long artistic journey exploring the fascinating world of abstract art! Each day, this comprehensive playlist offers new tutorials, inspiring word prompts, and insightful tips to guide you through the creation of 30 unique abstract paintings. No matter your experience level, these captivating lessons will help you develop your skills, unlock your creativity, and express yourself through the versatile medium of acrylics.

SCHOOL : Link to School https://theartsherpa.getlearnworlds.com/courses

( The material list is at the end of Newsletter)

This year's theme, Abstract Art, offers endless possibilities to experiment with colors, shapes, textures, and techniques. As you progress through the 30-day challenge, you'll discover the freedom and excitement of creating abstract paintings that reflect your unique artistic voice. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your journey, this challenge will provide invaluable experiences and opportunities for growth.

Throughout the month, the daily tutorials will cover various aspects of abstract art, including:

1. Understanding the foundations of abstract art and its history
2. Mastering color theory and creating harmonious color palettes
3. Experimenting with different brushwork and mark-making techniques
4. Incorporating mixed media elements for added depth and interest
5. Learning how to create dynamic compositions and balance visual elements
6. Developing your personal style and artistic voice in abstract painting

In addition to the tutorials, you'll find inspiring word prompts to spark your creativity each day. These prompts encourage you to think outside the box and explore new ideas and concepts within your abstract paintings. Feel free to interpret the prompts in your own way, using them as a starting point for your artistic expression.

As you progress through Acrylic April 2023, be sure to share your creations with the online community using the hashtags #AcrylicApril, #AcrylicApril2023, and #ItsNoJokeAcrylicApril. By connecting with fellow artists participating in the challenge, you'll find support, encouragement, and inspiration to keep pushing forward in your artistic journey.

Remember, the primary goal of this challenge is to have fun and grow as an artist. Don't be hard on yourself if you miss a day or create a piece that doesn't meet your expectations. The key is to learn from each experience and continue to develop your skills and confidence as an artist.

So, grab your paintbrushes, set up your workspace (even if it's your kitchen table), and get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of abstract art. With each day of Acrylic April 2023, you'll gain new insights, hone your techniques, and create a collection of beautiful, powerful, and unique abstract paintings that reflect your artistic growth. Join us in this incredible artistic adventure, and let's make April 2023 a month to remember!

The Art Sherpa Store IS OPEN

https://store.theartsherpa.com

We are thrilled to announce the opening of The Art Sherpa Store! Our new store offers hundreds of art supplies at fantastic prices, including most of your favorite Art Sherpa products. (new products added weekly) As we are currently updating our website to fix technological issues and improve the user experience, please feel free to reach out to us at support@theartsherpa.com if you encounter any difficulties. Our team is working around the clock to make the shopping experience as smooth as possible for you.

The Art Sherpa Store Highlights :

• High-quality brands like Sennelier, Golden, Art Alternative, Posca, Stabillo, Mastersons, Raphael, and Princeton.
• Ships to the United States ( more soon)
• Free shipping on orders $49.00 and above.
• Flat rate shipping of $6.50 on all other orders.

Special Offer for Patrons:

As a token of appreciation, we are offering a 10% discount to patrons who have subscribed to either the $25 or $35 a month plan from the new Store portal.

For existing Patrons:

• All patrons will now have access to their patron videos in a brand new, easy-to-navigate "Patron's Place".
• To be eligible for  the 10% discount, sign up and purchase a subscription to either the $35 or $25 patron level on the new store page.
• Please cancel your current/existing subscription. If you need help with the timing, reach out to us at Support@theartsherpa.com, and we'll assist you in making this transition as smooth as possible.

Important information for existing account holders:

• If you have an account profile set up at theartsherpa.com website, your new temporary password is " abc123 ".
• You will be prompted to create a new password upon login.

New Customers:

• If you don't already have an account profile, sign up as a new customer on our website.

We hope you enjoy shopping at The Art Sherpa Store, and we look forward to providing you with the best art supplies and a seamless shopping experience. If you have any questions, need assistance, or encounter any issues while browsing our website, please don't hesitate to reach out to our friendly support team at Support@theartsherpa.com.

Happy creating!

The Art Sherpa Team

IS THIS REALLY FOR BEGINNERS ? 

I often get asked if my classes are suitable for beginners. The answer is yes – all my classes cater to beginners, but it's important to recognize that beginners come in various stages. There are beginners who haven't painted in years or have never painted before, those ready for some color mixing and technique challenges, and those eager to tackle more advanced work while still needing guidance. Each of these types falls under the "beginner" umbrella.

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.

Watercolor  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.  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. 

What materials do you need ? 

We have a new kit for 2023 ! 

Dont Worry I have an Exchange for our Pigmented colors so you can easily swap back and forth. Just use the correct color from either your pigment paint or the sheets on any of the lessons!!

The watercolor classes I offer are designed so that you can follow along using exactly what I'm using or what you already have. In terms of color mixing, watercolor is more forgiving than acrylic paint. I find that most people are comfortable with slight differences in color in their paintings. We're all unique, so I'll explain exactly what I'm using every time. I am introducing my line and wash watercolor kits for 2023. They are designed to work with older classes, and there is a cheat sheet for color exchanges so you can go back and forth easily. 

When you have time, I recommend watching a couple of classes. My Instagram videos contain some watercolor classes that are unique. They are much older. While I have watercolors on my acrylic channel, I have been focusing on the watercolor channel in the last couple of years. There are sometimes hidden gems on Facebook as well. It's okay, most of the classes you'll want to watch are on the watercolor YouTube channel. This is just to let you know where you might find a cookie or a surprise. Our website also offer a search of my  watercolor lessons.

Where do I get the Line and Wash designs 

#1 You buy our prints on 140lb paper from the Store 

#2 Free you can print your own on your own watercolor paper from the Traceables tab!! I love ya either way

32 techniques everyone needs to know 

Watercolor starting out 

How to use the NEW line and Wash Watercolor kits

 The following is your material list for Watercolor Wednesday.  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.

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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. 

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. 

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) 

Palettes for paint - 

Porcelain Watercolor Palette  

OTHER TOOLS  

Pencils 

Posca pens in white and black fine nib 3mm to 1 mm

Fluid White Acrylic 

T Square Ruler  

Artist Tape  

  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 ?

Check the Calendar for class times 

https://theartsherpa.com/calendar

How do I Join Live class the class ? 

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

You can also find the the class on Youtube - 

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

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 Youtube  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

Below is a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS for our past classes . 

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

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 

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 - 

Here is a link to Sherpa's Amazon store where you can find her most used products and products she loves. Just click into the Watercolor section https://www.amazon.com/shop/theartsherpa?listId=3IE4LMK61LAPK .

Sherpa gets a small stipend to help off set costs if you use this link, (even if you don't shop Amazon, this gives you all the information to find the products where you shop)

Color Mixing chart 

Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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What if you Bought our Covid Watercolor Art Kits During Covid? 

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.

Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

Download your own here 

(Click tiny link below to print out )

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Acrylic April IS back 2022!! 

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 @ 1pm EST on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/theartsherpa 

How to participate for 2022 

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

Acrylic April Painting Challenge begins April 1st 2022- no joke

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 #AcrylicApril2022  

#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

Word Prompts 

Materials

Acrylic April 2022 

#AcrylicArpril #AcrylicApril2022  

#AcrylicAprilItsNoJoke   #TheArtSherpa  

Below are a lists of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS . 

The Art Sherpa is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,

Here is a link to my Amazon store https://www.amazon.com/shop/theartsherpa?listId=3IE4LMK61LAPK.  Click on the Acrylic April section of the store to be taken to those materials . As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. (Even if you don't shop on Amazon, this link is helpful because it gives you all the product information to find items where you do shop)

Not a fan of Amazon ? My Teacher shopping list Dick Blick

https://www.dickblick.com/lists/blicku/0B4P6DL0JVY6D/publicview/

*** Acrylic Paint Colors ***. 

***Cadmium Yellow Medium : PY 35

***Cadmium Red medium   : PR 108 

***Phthalo  Green Blue shade : PG 7 - 

***Phthalo Blue Green shade :PB 15:3 

***Dioxazine Purple: PV 23 - 

***Ultramarine blue: PB 29 - 

***Quinacridone Magenta (fuschia) : PR 122

***Titanium white: PW 6

***Mars black: PBk 11 

*Naples Yellow light   : py 53 

Burnt Sienna PB7   - 

My Paint brands of choice are  Sennelier 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. 

CANVAS 

8x8 -     ht

OTHER TOOLS  

Dritz 3095 Chalk Cartridge Set

CretaColor pencil White 

T Square Ruler -

Golden Glazing Liquid For Blending - 

Artist Tape 

The Pioneer Woman Turning table 

OPTIONAL EXTRA - POUNCERS ( USED ONCE) 

How to prep 

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 

PREP Playlist

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

PAST years here 

Acrylic April 2019 - 

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

Acrylic April 2020 - 

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

Acrylic April 2021 -

Link to the Free video Classes : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolHTcK2EFcmNNrmQgItbdT9p

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Professional  Artist 2022 guidelines for Acrylic April 

If you are a profession artist or influencer and want to share your art or links in group please Email Support@theartsherpa.com  

( influencers already in group are Grandfathered in by Join date must be no later than April 1 2021 to qualify )

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.

Watercolor  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.  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. 

What materials do you need ? 

We have a new kit for 2023 ! 

Dont Worry I have an Exchange for our Pigmented colors so you can easily swap back and forth. Just use the correct color from either your pigment paint or the sheets on any of the lessons!!

The watercolor classes I offer are designed so that you can follow along using exactly what I'm using or what you already have. In terms of color mixing, watercolor is more forgiving than acrylic paint. I find that most people are comfortable with slight differences in color in their paintings. We're all unique, so I'll explain exactly what I'm using every time. I am introducing my line and wash watercolor kits for 2023. They are designed to work with older classes, and there is a cheat sheet for color exchanges so you can go back and forth easily. 

When you have time, I recommend watching a couple of classes. My Instagram videos contain some watercolor classes that are unique. They are much older. While I have watercolors on my acrylic channel, I have been focusing on the watercolor channel in the last couple of years. There are sometimes hidden gems on Facebook as well. It's okay, most of the classes you'll want to watch are on the watercolor YouTube channel. This is just to let you know where you might find a cookie or a surprise. Our website also offer a search of my  watercolor lessons.

Where do I get the Line and Wash designs 

#1 You buy our prints on 140lb paper from the Store 

#2 Free you can print your own on your own watercolor paper from the Traceables tab!! I love ya either way

32 techniques everyone needs to know 

Watercolor starting out 

How to use the NEW line and Wash Watercolor kits

 The following is your material list for Watercolor Wednesday.  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.

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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. 

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. 

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) 

Palettes for paint - 

Porcelain Watercolor Palette  

OTHER TOOLS  

Pencils 

Posca pens in white and black fine nib 3mm to 1 mm

Fluid White Acrylic 

T Square Ruler  

Artist Tape  

  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:

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Discount Code :  THEARTSHERPA

Common questions 

When is it ?

Check the Calendar for class times 

https://theartsherpa.com/calendar

How do I Join Live class the class ? 

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

You can also find the the class on Youtube - 

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

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 Youtube  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

Below is a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS for our past classes . 

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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 

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 - 

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Sherpa gets a small stipend to help off set costs if you use this link, (even if you don't shop Amazon, this gives you all the information to find the products where you shop)

Color Mixing chart 

Download your own here 

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What if you Bought our Covid Watercolor Art Kits During Covid? 

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.

Download your own here 

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Download your own here 

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In an effort to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to claim prizes and giveaways on The Art Sherpa Tutorials, we are creating this list, which we will keep updated.  Once the list has been provided to the community on either the theartsherpa.com Blog or via email to our community list, winners will have 10 days  to claim their prize.

Prints and physical giveaways that must be mailed are mailed at no cost to the winner if the winner lives in the contiguous United States.  If you are an international winner, you will be given an option to pay the difference or forfeit the prize.  We will honor those tutorials where we said we would ship up to and including a $35 postage fee, but after those prizes are claimed or rewarded to other persons, we will no longer make that offer. This only because shipping costs have skyrocketed. 

If you see your name on this list, and you wish to claim your prize, you MUST create a help ticket be sending an email to support@theartsherpa.com and with the subject line of "I WON A PRIZE".  Your email must include your name, complete mailing address, zip code, and your email if you want to be provided with a tracking number when it is mailed.

You have one week, 7 days, to claim your prize after this notice is provided to the community or on the blog.

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Here's a list of all the prizes we have awarded so far:

The Painted Bird Hop 

How to Hop - 

The Painted Bird Hop is hosted by Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa, and Ginger Cook and is a free multi painting afternoon journey of 6 fat cute birds that you can do on small canvases in a single sitting.  

On Friday, August 6th, starting at 1 pm, The Art Sherpa and Ginger Cook will take turns guiding you through an adorable happy bird painting journey. Paintings are being created on 6 by 6 canvases and will start one right after the other and last about 45 minutes each. All classes are designed for beginning to advanced acrylic painters, so join and watch from home while you paint along …… all for free, free, free.

Start the Hop by watching the Shows in Order listed below  

All classes in the Hop will be broadcast on YouTube (IN EASTERN TIME) at the following links:

1. The Art Sherpa | 1:00  pm EDT-
     
2. Ginger Cook |  1:45 pm EDT -
    
3. The Art Sherpa | 2:30 pm EDT -
    
4. Ginger Cook | 3:15 pm EDT - 
    
5. The Art Sherpa | 4:00 pm EDT -
6. Ginger Cook | 4:45 pm EDT

Materials - 

Materials for all 6 paintings are provided below; - please note that not all birds will use all colors.

*** Acrylic Paint Colors ***

Cadmium Yellow Medium  

Yellow Oxide or Ochre    

Cadmium Red Medium    

Quinacridone Magenta    

Phthalo Blue Green Shade   

Phthalo  Green Blue Shade 

Dioxazine Purple 

Burnt Sienna    

Titanium White:   

Zinc / Transparent White

Mars Black (PBK) 

** GINGER will add some pop with these alternate colors - Holbein Heavy Body Artist Acrylic in Luminous Rose and Maude.  You can just use a bright pink and Dioxazine purple if you don't have her colors.  

CANVAS : 6x6

BRUSHES

Please use these as a suggested guide to help you.  These are brushes that we use most  often.  You do not need to have the exact brand of brushes. 

Angle brushes ¼ to ½ inch 

Round Brushes #4

Small round detail brushes on #00 or #1 

A Liner Brush

Dagger ⅜” 

Assorted bright brushes for Acrylic #6 - #8

Art Sherpa #8 Cats Tongue 

OTHER TOOLS- suggested not required 

Palette for paint

Cups of water

Towels for cleanup

Pencil White

T-Square or Ruler

Golden Glazing Liquid For Blending

Saral Paper

Artist Tape

Posca Pens

Art Auction - 

Bid for a chance to own an original signed painting from the show by The Art Sherpa or Ginger Cook -https://www.gingercookauction.com/ 

Acrylic on Canvas painted live in the show signed by each artist!! Bidding is starting at 1$!!!!

No reserve!!!

Signed Limited Edition Prints -

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BUY HERE!!

Don't Wait!

These one of a kind original Prints are only available to purchase until Aug 20th

• Actual print size is 8x8 on 9x12 paper (No Frame Included)
• Limited Run
• Hand Signed and Numbered by the artist 
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Printed on Fabriano 300GSM White White Artist Paper
• 1200 DPI Laser Artist Print

ALL SALES CLOSE ON AUGUST 20th (2 weeks)

We ship to the US for free.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING PLEASE BE ADVISED

Actual International Postal Fees will be billed before shipment

Giveaway is closed. The winners are in Order of painting they won. Winners congrats please email support@theartsherpa.com so we can plan shipping  

Giveaway -

Enter for a chance to win 1 print themed to the Show you enter at. Must comment per contest rules after each video for a chance to win. See below for how to enter.

6 Chances to win ! Below is the Guidelines to The Art Sherpa Giveaway - Ginger Cooks Giveaway is posted on her videos linked below 

The Art Sherpa | 1:00  pm EDT-

Ginger Cook |  1:45 pm EDT -

The Art Sherpa | 2:30 pm EDT -

Ginger Cook | 3:15 pm EDT -

The Art Sherpa | 4:00 pm EDT -

Ginger Cook | 4:45 pm EDT

Signed Print giveaway --

What you can win 

1 limited edition signed print of the videos painting 

• Actual print size is 8x8 on 9x12 paper
• Limited Run
• Hand Signed and Numbered by The Art Sherpa  
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Printed on Fabriano 300GSM White White Artist Paper
• 1200 DPI Laser Artist Print

Entry opens at the End of the Live Stream and Closes August 14, 8 am EDT

Winner will be announced during the Live stream :

Winners  will be Announced  on The Painted Bird Blog

Winner must contact The Art Sherpa video email support@theartsherpa.com within 10 days of the announcement or be disqualified  

Rules  and How to enter : 

Leave a comment with a G rated Family friendly Dad Joke after the show with the #birdhop in the comment. The Joke is appreciated but optional. The comment with #birdhop is mandatory 

Rules 

1. Must be 18 to win 
2. Regional  rules and conditions apply 
3. Void where prohibited 
4. Only comments with #birdhop will qualify After the show in comment section 
5. No live comments will qualify 
6. Void where Covid has shut down shipping and delivery 
7. Void where postal delivery in not available
8. Entry for YouTube only  
9. No employee, moderator or family member is qualified to enter 

Disclaimer 

The giveaway is not affiliated with YouTube or any google product in any way.

Disclosure -

Your information will not be shared or used in any way other than to determine with winner. 

Winner will be chosen at Random by Random comment picker tool

WINNER : TBA 

Mugs -

Mugs -- The Celebrate the Painted Bird Hop mugs are Available at our TeeSpring Store for a Limited Time only. 

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