Donna Downey's Blog, page 38
December 8, 2014
"48 weeks" - week 36 MAGIC...
week 35 was a bit of a dare...never one to shy away, i learned how to paint a pony!!
this is the journey my students took on week 36 of my "48 Weeks" workshop.
join the 48 weeks bandwagon and graw and develop yourself as an ARTIST.
join anytime, self paced and incredibly rich in technique
register for my 48 WEEKS workshop today!
December 2, 2014
December 1, 2014
downey tradition : advent calendar
{sorry for the crappy photo, it was 7 am, lol}
the advent calendar has taken on many forms over the years..., small doors with bite sized treats, coins to recently the hanging bags with secret surprises inside.
the gifts are for the most part small, fun, sentimental and even ridiculous at times, but it is a really fun way to CELEBRATE the countdown until christmas. we are not a "religious" family per say, but in our way the advent calendar reminds us to laugh, share and to be gratef...
November 27, 2014
so thankful...
there are so many things i have to be thankful for.
this year has been filled with twists and turns and i am so blessed for how we have been changed. although being thankful should not just be one day a year, i wanted to stop for a few minutes today to share how you ALL, knowingly and unknowingly have supported us through our journey this year.
i am thankful for our children's victories both big and small
i am thankful that our struggles this year have made all of us stronger and more compa...
November 24, 2014
Donna Downey Studios Gift Certificates
Donna Downey Studios Gift Cards Now Available
What a great gift idea for all those creative ones in your life. Gift cards can be used for any items in the shop including products, workshops and events.
It makes a great holiday gift!!!
Gift Cards can be emailed directly to that special someone
Or if you would like to give it as a gift in a card or gift bag, just email it yourself and print it out! Its that easy.
Gift Cards Never Expire and can purchas...
November 23, 2014
Joanne Barby is coming to the studio....
Donna Downey Studios is so excited to have the amazingly talented Joanne Barby teaching her "Exploring the beauty of American birds through PanPastel" Workshop
The beauty, the colours and the ability to fly, is what attracts Joanne to birds as a subject. There’s just something so free, so magical about a bird in flight!
Join Joanne for this workshop as she teaches you and explores all the amazing things you can do with PanPastel. This workshop is for all levels of students!
ALL FOOD & SUPPLI...
November 20, 2014
London, New York, and Paris Workshop
Hello!
Stephen Lursen here with a new online workshop from Donna Downey Studios! I call it London, New York, and Paris workshop.
This five part video workshop takes you step by step from a blank 11"x14" canvas and 3 printed out images (the PDF images are included in the workshop) through the collage stage, then on to multiple layers to get a beautiful painting. I am very happy with this work of art and I believe that you will be too! You can definitely do this painting! No drawing skills are...
November 18, 2014
the boy turns 11!!
my baby!!!
it all goes too damn quick...the sweetest boy ever
loving and so flippin' witty
happy birthday cole!
(and so wraps up the birthdays for 2014, bring on the holidays!)
couldnt resist linking to one of my favorite cole moments
November 14, 2014
10x10x10x10 is $10 off!!
Brand NEW online workshop!
12 videos, 1 color palette & theme...develop your style and work in a series
take advantage of our "early bird" pricing and get $10 OFF
regular price $75
early bird price
register today!
save $10 using coupon code:
earlybird
watch the trailer
