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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
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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 10th March |
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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 YouTube 18th Feb
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Live on YouTube 27th Feb |
Did you see this one So Romantic |
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Watercolor Wednesday Facebook 24th Feb |
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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
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Acrylic April IS Coming
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
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 1
#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
Acrylic April 2021
#AcrylicArpril #AcrylicApril202 1
#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 ***
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
***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
8x8 -
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 :
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-
Acrylic April 2020 -
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXUkNk1HRolHj3z9B2nFDCI9RGVuGpsH2
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!
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 !!
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
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!!
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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- 188 Voyer Rd, Corbeil, ON P0H 1K0, Canada
- 10% off with code
ORDER BY PHONE: 705-752-4211 https://www.kingsframingandartgallery.com/
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https://rawmaterialsla.com/art-supplies/pens-inks-and-markers/inks/sennelier-abstract-acrylic-ink-sets
The Give Away
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
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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
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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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 4th Feb
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Live on YouTube 6th Feb |
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Live on YouTube 9th Feb |
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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 |
Watercolor Wednesday Facebook 10th Feb |
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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 )
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 -
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
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.
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
Cretacolor Water-Soluble Graphite Pencils
Fluid White Acrylic
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?
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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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
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Download your own here
(Click tiny link below to print out )
Cheat Sheet for conversion of old to new kit -
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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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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
- The Dress -
- Frida Kahlo - (Featured Artist)
- Heart in a Jar - https://fb.me/e/d4U4RpK1W (watercolor)
- Warm Cup - https://youtu.be/Y4DCJ6S8clE
- Narnia -
- White Lily -https://fb.me/e/1OMzKUxfS
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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.
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?
- Consistency
- Create a core schedule and stick to it as much as power, health and the internet will allow.
- Set Materials
- Create a set list of studio and art materials so you can participate in classes knowing far in advance what you will need.
- Keep to those materials for all 200+ classes planned for 2021
- Communicate early so you can plan
- To let you know early what classes are coming in advance
- More newsletters with more information
- Events and posts on Facebook
- Fill the calendar early
- Provide more Learning Resources
- Adding mini books supplements your video learning material.
- Structured curriculum class programs
- Add the fun
- Include play and games on both the website and newsletter
- Extra Surprise video classes
- Share creative and self care tips
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The 2021 Class Materials Lists
Below are a list of RECOMMENDED MATERIALS.
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- 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 ??
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
The Art Sherpa Patrons
Upcoming classes Jan
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Sherpa News
- Acrylic April link - Life book link - 18+ Art Sherpa Fledging Artist Challenge
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Featured artist : Frida Kahlo
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
The Art of Self Care.
- Remember you matter
- When you feel calm you can help others
- Taking time to be creative helps you imagine solutions to problems
- If you have to take care of others remember you do that best from a place of rest, mindfulness and self compassion.
- If you need to H.A.L.T. and take a break to reset, Do So!
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.
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
