Donna Downey's Blog, page 55
January 29, 2014
5 keys to living inspired...
this is my most favorite quote...i think it sums up the creative process in 9 simple words.
the idea of forward motion, as i like to call it, is the practice of playing, no planning, no preconceived notion of an outcome just having faith in the process and going with it.
over the past 6 weeks i have received countless emails, messages, comments from so many amazing people about missing inspiration wednesday. granted a small handful have been downright bitchy and entitled, but i have truly re...
January 28, 2014
swoon...
saw this on pinterst this morning, will definitely be trying to do something like this!
its acrylic paint, but what do you think the dimension is?
i'm thinking super heavy gesso? palette knife? pouring medium?
this piece is totally touch worthy!!
January 27, 2014
inside the studio today...
new ewa i walla clothing has started to arrive! (new high end, aka pretty pricey, boutique clothing line i fell in love with in Sweden and only 15 retailers in all of the US carry it!!)
this shelf of prismacolors, pencils and markers is my new favorite spot
stephen was teaching while i was snapping photos so i had to grab one of the classroom in action real quick, lol!
January 24, 2014
"48 weeks" - week 3 MAGIC...
talk about being blown away...with just one simple idea, this is the journey my students took this week!
wow! if this isnt magical, i dont know what is!!
these are some of the incredible artworks that have come out of week 3 of my "48 Weeks" workshop.
and Alyson Ward- Dudek's 11 year old daughter
and m...
January 23, 2014
a little Q + A...
Q. can i sign up now or is it too late?
you can sign up at any time, even though 48 weeks will be released quarterly, because it is self paced, fully downloadable to your computer and never expire, you can work on each weeks lesson on your own timeline. you are never behind, just right where you should be!
Q. do i need to buy a lot of new products to successfully complete each weeks lesson?
no actually i would rather you work with the supplies you already have! although i give you a full...
January 22, 2014
KRINK...story behind the product
i love to hear stories about how artists build their brand
for all of you who have been wondering what KRINK is...this is right from the artists/owners mouth!
good stuff!
January 17, 2014
look who is coming to the studio next month...
We are excited to have the very talented CD Muckosky teaching her first inspired event at the studio next month February 6-9th. Registration is open.
ALL SUPPLIES & FOOD ARE INCLUDED
We were each brought into this world with a beautiful purpose, join CD for 4 days where we will take an artful journey to see the value in your layers.It takes time to find quiet and get in touch with your heart, to discover the best corners of who you are, and decide how to let your beauty and your heart ligh...
January 16, 2014
"48 weeks" - week 2 MAGIC...
another amazingly magical week using new techniques and and possibly new products and the students have taking the lesson and ran with it! so proud!
these are some of the incredible artworks that have come out of week 2 of my "48 Weeks" workshop.
{caryl williams}
{Alyson Ward- Dudek} 
{and Alyson Ward- Dudek's 11 year old daughter)
{by Carmen H...
January 15, 2014
January 14, 2014
Resist Technique with Paper Crafter Crayons...
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: Resist Technique with Paper Crafter Crayons
watch my ninth technique episode for the Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft line on the Craft Channel
stay tuned!
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Paper Crafter Crayons 8/Pkg - Neutral
Gelatos Double Scoop
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* DON'T FORGET those students signed up for the
FULL year of the NEW 48 WEEKS workshop
your 15% off discounts start immediately and lasts thro...
