4.22.2013

OUT THERE'S A LAND THAT TIME DON'T COMMAND

Feeling very privileged to go to the Junos this weekend. Aside from the biting cold of Regina's freezing weather, the dinners, the bars, and the awards show were all awesome. And the parties, I'm in my brother's debt for getting me and my bf into those (and to my folks for flying us out to Regina). It was petty incredible to witness my brother's nomination for the Junos, and I couldn't be prouder to be his sister! Congrats bro!













4.06.2013

THE KIND OF MORNING THAT LASTS ALL AFTERNOON

sometimes i get on such an art rush, i get an idea in my head and i have to do it, right then and there. today was like that, i had an art project in mind for this coming monday's class but i wasn't sure if it would work out, so i busted out to michael's this morning, bought art supplies, and got back home immediately to try it out. this is like the eeeeasiest art project ever. in photos, 4 steps to creating a beautiful picture.

you will need: watercolour pencils, painting paper (i use bristol board), masking tape, water, paintbrush, straw, brown/black paint (depending on what colour you want the tree trunk), red/pink paint (depending on what colour you want the cherry blossoms/leaves)


1: tape down the sides of your painting paper with masking tape (this will create a natural border). colour the whole paper with your watercolour pencils (colours of the sky?)

2: using a paintbrush, add water to your watercolour pencils (i sweep side to side but it's up to you)

3: allow to dry. using brown/black paint (i watered my down a bit), dab a few drops on to your paper. using a straw, blow the paint upwards and outwards, creating a tree trunk and branches

4. using red/pink paint, dab dots on the branches for cherry blossoms/leaves

allow to dry. remove masking tape carefully.




seriously. easy.

if you want to see more art projects i do with my class, come see me on pinterest http://pinterest.com/heymissteacher/

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