tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29572252239861406432024-03-04T23:49:24.174-05:00HollyDeanArtist: Often Medieval in MoodDreamer. Maker. Mentor. Making beautiful art: mixed media paintings, altered images & book art. Empowering the creative spirit: Fabulous Workshops at my studio and beyond. I love this creative life!
On a creative quest, I am constantly experimenting in my art and swear that there are not enough days in a lifetime to pursue all the ideas that fill my imagination.Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-20173548233037309692015-05-17T20:18:00.003-04:002016-01-19T11:18:27.401-05:00Re-imagining An Artsy Life<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hello! I want to make sure know that I'm still blogging, only the address has changed. Follow me to where my <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/blog" target="_blank">blog</a> makes its lovely new home, nestled within the pages of a re-imagined <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/" target="_blank">website</a>.<br /><br />'Often Medieval in Mood' [this blog address] holds many years' worth of rich posts chronicling an artsy life. All remains here to be {re}visited whenever the mood should strike. I'll still see your comments if you leave them :)<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/blog" target="_blank">over here</a>, Holly</h4>
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Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-85646095413703693272015-01-28T17:33:00.001-05:002015-01-29T09:05:40.663-05:00Let's make more art!<span class="userContent">I plan on making 2015 a super creative year! It's off to a great start and we aren't even quite through January :)</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I became the Communications minion for <a href="http://www.omma.co/" target="_blank">OMMA</a> (Ottawa Mixed Media Artists) and</span><span class="userContent"> met with John and Molly Sorensen of 'Before the Rush' art show
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<span class="userContent">I joined the <a href="http://www.westcarletonartssociety.ca/" target="_blank">WCAS</a> (West Carleton Arts Society) and attended one of their wonderful 'Articulate' fireside talks. Larry and I will be going to their Spring Into Art conference in April and I have signed up for a 5 day workshop in June with <a href="http://lilalewisirving.com/" target="_blank">Lila Irving</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Monthly coffee meet-ups are planned with fellow entrepreneurs Lianne and Roger Sands to toss around ideas and inspire each other. Bi-weekly get-togethers are planned with Laura Starkey and Jamie Carter to have fun while taking time off. I look forward to going on a long dog-walk with the wonderful Karen Mackay soon... we have lots to catch up on!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Larry and I went to the Ottawa Press Gang wayzbrunch to see what fellow printers and book artists have been up to. On Sunday we are being treated to lunch by the lovely Hugh Barclay, letterpress printer and artist.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Currently being worked on in the studio are 2 commissioned Faerie Rounds, a stack of Muse Journals, a CBBAG-OV (Canadian Book Artists & Book Binders - Ottawa Valley) 'swap' book arts project and paintings in various stages. I have some intriguing ideas for a new painting series.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I have many workshops planned for my studio this year and some studio playtimes too. Three more out of studio workshops are already in the works, including</span><span class="userContent"> a two-part Extreme Texture workshop for the ACE students at Queen's University in Kingston.</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I am always curious to know what <i><b>you</b></i> are looking for in the way of creative opportunities, so I created </span><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">a 'Let's Make More Art!' survey</span>. I want your input on art offerings that will fill your creative wants and needs - online and off. Thank you to all who have given their wonderful feedback. I look
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<span class="userContent"><i><b>Take the survey by clicking on the picture below :)</b></i></span><br />
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<br />Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-20982769982387630422014-11-02T16:31:00.000-05:002014-11-02T16:31:05.019-05:00All packed up and ready to go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Organizers, John Sorensen and Betty Matthews, are proud to present their third annual art show, <b>Before the Rush,</b> this year at the Ivy Lea Club. Meet a select group artists and artisans offering an exciting mix of art and fine crafts representing a broad spectrum of the best from Eastern Ontario. Take a break "before the rush" of the Christmas season, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow art lovers and special appetizers in the elegant surroundings of the Ivy Lea Restaurant.</div>
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Jennifer Lawton – oil paintings</div>
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Andrea Dowd – Buells Creek Chic</div>
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Lea Hamblett – wearable art jewelry</div>
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Mary Louise Scappticci – paintings</div>
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Larry Thompson - book binding and wood block prints</div>
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Holly Dean – mixed media paintings and book art</div>
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Laura Starkey and Jamie Carter - Rusty Nail Design</div>
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Teri Wing – oil and acrylic paintings</div>
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Monica Viola (Monsky Creations Gallery) – art pottery and fused glass</div>
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Kevin Juckers (Wood Sparrow) – fine woodworking</div>
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John Sorensen: <a href="mailto:jmsorensen@xplornet.com">jmsorensen@xplornet.com</a> / 613-659-3874</div>
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Head on over to <a href="http://thealteredpage.blogspot.ca/2014/09/studio-table-reveal.html" target="_blank">The Altered Page</a>
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messy studio tables. As usual, Seth has inspired us all to share. <br />
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artist - believe me. However, I have spent the last few weeks purging,
sorting and organizing and I'm still in that mode. So here is a shot of
my 'art desk'. Not where I paint (that one is totally bare at the
moment), but where the things I am working with are.<br />
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are art supplies, my trusty Macbook Pro, some paintings that were
returned from a gallery today, a book I am enjoying, a magazine I am
featured in, our Studio Tour brochure, a couple of mailart postcards I
am working on, bookmarks and Raven's dog treats. Raven and I work on her
training in my studio too - there's space now to do that.<br />
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another time. The important thing is to keep creating! Whether you are
messy or clean :)Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-39306176809674859532014-09-18T16:38:00.000-04:002014-09-18T16:38:33.839-04:00I'm Back!Well. It has been QUITE a while since I have blogged. So much has happened since November 2013. I won't go into it other than to say that my family and I are facing challenging life changes and, for the most part, winnning!<br />
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So. I last blogged the happy news that "Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other" would be part of the OMMA [Ottawa Mixed Media Artists] Exhibit at Centrepointe Theatre Gallery in Ottawa, January 2014.<br />
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It was an amazing show! I enjoyed looking at everyone's work and catching up with artist friends. Some of them were congratulating me. For what? It turned out that I had won an Award of Excellence from OMMA for "Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other". Woo-hoo!<br />
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If you want to see the evolution of this painting, check out the last four older posts right here on "Often Medieval In Mood". I would love to hear any comments you may have. <br />
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I'll close with a mention of one the WONDERFUL things that happened this year... the adoption of our sweet girl, Raven. More about Raven in another post :)<br />
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Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-62559707885558780002013-11-17T10:50:00.000-05:002013-11-17T13:14:48.145-05:00Juried. The verdict: to be hung!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-14162964792062943892013-11-16T10:23:00.001-05:002013-11-17T10:36:16.248-05:00Off to be juried.<div>
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Painting wedged in MINI. Off to be juried and, hopefully, hung!</div>
Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-66818820311623528912013-11-15T16:06:00.002-05:002013-11-15T16:06:11.515-05:00Six of one, half a dozen of the other.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's finished! </div>
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Did you read my <a href="http://hollydean.blogspot.ca/2013/11/a-new-approach-to-painting.html" target="_blank">last post</a>? Here is what came next. </div>
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The bottom painting is complete. Time to do something with the top.</div>
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Old book pages and loose threads collaged on.</div>
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All is overpainted with watery green and bronze fluid acrylics.</div>
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Gothic "ruin" windows are added over top.</div>
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The area around the windows is darkened for contrast.</div>
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Circles are added [the colour & shape inspired by our miniature crab apple tree]. </div>
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A hand-cut stamp is used to add architectural elements.</div>
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White connecting lines are added under the windows. </div>
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White connecting lines are gone - replaced with one large, soft line. </div>
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The large, soft line is collaged over with hand-stamped and painted paper.</div>
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[Made in my last Stamps, Stencils & Collage Papers workshop]</div>
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And... here is the final piece: "Six of One, Half a Dozen of the Other"</div>
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A mixed media painting, 36" x 48". It will JUST fit in the MINI Cooper ;)</div>
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Next it goes to Ottawa to be juried for the upcoming OMMA</div>
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[Ottawa Mixed Media Artists] Art Exhibit: Proverbs, JAN 2014.</div>
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A detail shot, including some of the calligraphy.</div>
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I have SO enjoyed my time in the studio, trying a new approach to my work.</div>
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Thank you <a href="http://braveintuitiveyou.com/" target="_blank">Flora Bowley</a> for your inspiration!</div>
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And thank you to all of you out there who told me about Flora and her book.</div>
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Have a creative weekend everyone!</div>
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I've been drinking in Flora Bowley's book, <a href="http://braveintuitiveyou.com/book/" target="_blank">Brave Intuitive Painting</a>.</div>
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It feels so good to let go and try new things!</div>
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Painting over an older canvas feels good too... a chance for something new to emerge.</div>
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How appropriate that the original painting was called AGAIN!</div>
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Let go. Be bold. Unfold. That's what I'm allowing myself to do.</div>
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I'm amazed at how much the painting is changing. Not holding back, that's for sure!</div>
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Painting with fingers and lots of calligraphic marks happening.</div>
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Wow! Way out of my comfort zone. Not to worry.... that's the point. Try something else.</div>
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OK. I've discovered that I love to work with a foam brush and dab and spray and drip.</div>
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I'm loving how the painting is evolving and I am excited to finish it,</div>
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just in time to be juried on Saturday for the OMMA</div>
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[Ottawa Mixed Media Artists] January Exhibition: Proverbs.</div>
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<br />Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-37204904830677669212013-10-03T16:25:00.000-04:002013-10-03T16:25:42.758-04:00Studio touring... real and virtual.Last weekend's MAG [Merrickville Artists' Guild] Studio Tour and Sale was fantastic! I love sharing my art and my magical studio space with like-minded visitors. Talking about art and creativity always gives me a burst of energy and it seems to be contagious. It reminds me how lucky I am to be a full time visual artist.<br />
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On September 14 and 15, another wonderful weekend of workshop creativity took place at my studio. Six eager participants made beautiful Muse Journals... take a look at how awesome they are!<br />
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As ususal, I was blown away by the diverse, fabulous work that came out of this workshop. It inspires me to see what everyone is capable of and their willingness to explore and play.<br />
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Thank you Sian, Heather, Joyce, Stasia, Marg & Elaine for a weekend full of laughter and camaraderie. It was such a pleasure to create with all of you and congratulations on making such original, fabulous Muse Journals!<br />
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There you go... more insight into what a Holly Dean workshop is like. You get lots of demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, sheets of very cool collage ephemera to use and keep AND a full-colour, multi-page handout crammed with information and pictures!<br />
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Bring a friend and spend a wonderful weekend making a real, hardcover book! Paint lovely covers and learn the Coptic bookbinding method. There are <b>only 8 spots available</b> and five of them are taken, so act quickly by registering below.<br />
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<a href="http://www.hollydean.com/mentor/holly_dean_studio_workshop_creatingstampsstencilsandcollagepapers.html" target="_blank">Creating Stamps, Stencils & Collage Papers</a> is back by popular demand. On August 3 & 4 a small group of creative spirits filled the studio with AHA! moments, beautiful papers and laughter. They described <a href="http://hollydean.blogspot.ca/2013/08/stamps-stencils-collage-papers-oh-my.html" target="_blank">the experience</a> as "relaxing and fun". Sound appealing?<br />
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Bring a friend and spend a creative weekend playing and making beautiful (and useful!) things. There are <b>only 8 spots available</b>, so act quickly by registering below.<br />
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Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-48516740342299114332013-08-23T16:26:00.000-04:002013-08-23T16:26:23.683-04:00Creating Mixed Media Paintings. Take 2.It has been a glorious summer, filled with creativity here at my Merrickville studio. I hope you have found time to free your creative muse over the last few months!<br />
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A repeat of the <a href="http://hollydean.blogspot.ca/2013/07/making-mixed-media-paintings.html" target="_blank">Creating Mixed Media Paintings</a> workshop was held on August 17 and 18. A bright, exuberant group of women quickly embraced the spirit of creative exploration and play for the weekend. At one point there was such a lovely, out-loud AHA! moment, that it was suggested I should be recording audio instead of taking pictures ;)<br />
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We created with acrylic paints, inks and mediums, collage, texture, words and even pennies! This was an intense weekend, with two pieces to work on. Most pieces were finished - some were taken home to add that "perfect something".<br />
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THANK YOU to all the wonderful participants of Creating Mixed Media Paintings! You rock!!!<br />
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Enjoy these last gorgeous days of summer and keep creating :)<br />
<br />Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-53850216826025040492013-08-09T12:16:00.001-04:002013-08-24T12:35:22.874-04:00Stamps, stencils & collage papers. Oh my!We had a lot of fun in the studio on August 3rd and 4th in the Creating Stamps, Stencils and Collage Papers workshop. It was a small group, but creativity filled the air!<br />
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Summer time is quite busy for most people, so I will be offering this workshop again in the fall by popular demand. Keep an eye on <a href="http://hollydean.com/" target="_blank">hollydean.com</a> for the dates and details.<br />
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Congratulations to Katharine, Spike and Janice - you created beautiful work!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another of Katharine's collage papers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of Spike's collage papers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another of Spike's collage papers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janice works on her collage paper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another of Janice's collage papers</td></tr>
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Thank you to all the Fabulous Participants who have been so lovely to
create with and I look forward to seeing you here in the studio again! I am SO enjoying teaching these Fabulous Workshops :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.hollydean.com/page0/holly_dean_studio_workshop_creatingmixedmediapaintings2.html" target="_blank">Creating Mixed Media Muse Journals</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.hollydean.com/page14/holly_dean_studio_workshop_extremetexturemixedmediapaintings.html" target="_blank">*NEW* Extreme Texture Mixed Media Paintings</a></div>
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<br />Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-29378674821383891432013-07-28T10:56:00.001-04:002013-07-28T10:56:35.406-04:00Collage Creativity.It was another wonderful day in the studio yesterday as four keen, creative people gathered to take part in the Creating Mixed Media Collage workshop.<br />
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We worked on 18" x 14" gallery canvases, beginning by laying down a layer of collage elements to create a background.<br />
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Next? A layer of paint, blending and scrubbing with brushes... dark and light areas for contrast.<br />
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I am constantly amazed and excited to see how every person expresses themselves in such different ways. Everyone created a unique piece while using the same techniques.<br />
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It was a day full of play, creative energy and exploration. Well done, everyone!<br />
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<b>THERE ARE STILL SPOTS LEFT FOR NEXT WEEKEND'S WORKSHOP. JOIN US!</b><br />
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The next Fabulous Workshop happens on Aug 3 & 4 - <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/mentor/holly_dean_studio_workshop_creatingstampsstencilsandcollagepapers.html" target="_blank">Creating Stamps, Stencils & Collage Papers</a>.<br />
Do you love painted and patterned collage papers? Do you want to create original papers with your own hand-cut stamps, stencils and everyday objects? Join mixed me for this two day workshop - absolutely no experience required!<br />
<br />You will: transfer patterns onto softoleum; hand cut your own stamps; hand cut stencils from plastic stencil blanks; explore the use of everyday objects for pattern-making; use your newly made stamps and stencils to print fabulous collage papers with acrylic paint; discover imagery resources; play with brayer printing techniques.<br />
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Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-85367521928059558502013-07-18T06:00:00.000-04:002013-07-18T06:00:06.389-04:0016 New Paintings for The Fantasy in the Forest. And, of course, Ophelia.The Fantasy in the Forest Art Show is coming up this weekend, July 20 and 21, and to celebrate I created 16 new mixed media paintings! If you follow my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HollyDeanArtist" target="_blank">HollyDeanArtist Facebook Page</a>, you saw many posts regarding these highly textured beauties over the last four days. There are four themes: Faerie, Shakespeare, Wonderland and King Arthur. And then there's Ophelia. But we'll come to her in a moment.<br />
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I got highly creative with high relief texture: anaglypta wallpaper, door screening, fabric, thread, beads, metal embellishments [including real spoons] and chess pieces! Once the elements were safely embedded in Extra Heavy Gel Medium I painted everything white. Then came the aging with four different paints. I will go into details with pictures and information in another post.<br />
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All of these paintings are available now. If you want one, all you have to do is let me know in a comment on this blog post or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HollyDeanArtist" target="_blank">FB</a> message me. You can see all of the paintings in their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.584039701648349.1073741828.221722834546706&type=3" target="_blank">Facebook Album</a>. The sizes and prices are all there and you can see them in more detail.<br />
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Oh, Ophelia. You were the start of this whole series. I created Ophelia
last week and posted a picture of her on my Facebook Page, whereupon she
was snapped up almost immediately! So she will not be making her debut
at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fantasy-In-The-Forest-Art-Show/199663516721175" target="_blank">The Fantasy in the Forest Art Show</a> after all. Instead, Ophelia will
be going to live with a lovely, creative person who is intensely
involved in the arts. I know they will appreciate each other ;)</div>
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So Alice, the Mad Hatter, Hamlet, Titania and I [along with the others] are headed to the most magical show of the year, The Fantasy in the Forest Art Show. On July
20th and 21st, a *new* fantasy woodland setting will be inhabited by the
booths of talented artists & craftspeople. You will find all manner
of beautiful wares to buy: paintings, assemblage, glass, beads, teddy
bears, photography, sculpture, steam punk art, jewellery, letterpress
books & prints, cast stone garden pieces, the list goes on...<br /><br />Find out all about this amazing show <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fantasy-In-The-Forest-Art-Show/199663516721175" target="_blank">here</a>. There's even a harpist... could it be more magical? I hope to see you there :)<br />
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<br />Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-11149438703767587502013-07-09T17:31:00.002-04:002013-07-09T17:32:39.898-04:00Making Mixed Media Paintings.What a wonderful weekend of creativity! Six eager participants worked with passion to create two mixed media paintings over two days in the Creating Mixed Media Paintings workshop here at my studio. A couple of them had not done any mixed media art before. The results are awesome!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting down to work on the 14"x18" canvases.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Collage & texture on 9"x12" wood panels, after priming with gesso.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, hammering is part of creating mixed media paintings ;)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I was blown away by the diverse, fabulous pieces of art that came out of this workshop. It inspires me to see what everyone is capable of and their willingness to explore and play. Take a look at the work of these passionate painters! Some of their second pieces are above in the "finished panels" pic.</div>
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Thank you Lori, Beverley, Janet, Janice, Linda and Jackie for such an intensely creative weekend. It was a lot of fun and such a pleasure to create with all of you. You worked so hard and made beautiful mixed media paintings!</div>
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There you go... more insight into what you can create in a Holly Dean workshop. You get lots of demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, sheets of
very cool collage ephemera to use and keep AND a full-colour, multi-page
handout crammed with information and pictures!
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Next up is my one-day workshop "Creating Mixed Media Collage" on July 27. We will be creating one 14" x 18" painting using acrylic paints, mediums and collage elements, with the focus on design. There are 6 spots left. I hope you can join us :) Sign up for the Creating Mixed Media Collage workshop <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/mentor/holly_dean_studio_workshop_creatingcollage.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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See the Mixed Media Paintings video <a href="http://youtu.be/dkdX5I2EpAg" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
See how fast I can set my studio up for a workshop <a href="http://youtu.be/JlC1UjOGdPg" target="_blank">here</a> ;)<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: #134f5c;">AND... COMING THIS FALL!</span></b></span><br />
Are you an artist who dreams about living a fully creative life? Over the past 34 years I have built a successful life as an artrepreneur. In my online workshop "The Creativity Balancing Act:
[re]Invent Your Creative Life", I will share how I make it work. You can do it too!Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-87342685568218209032013-07-01T09:24:00.000-04:002013-07-01T09:24:33.299-04:00Birthday Wishes.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-42691151533201043382013-06-30T10:20:00.001-04:002013-06-30T10:20:58.145-04:00Beautiful Art Indeed.The Creating Mixed Media Layers workshop here at the studio yesterday was fantastic! Everyone was on fire and they made beautiful art.<br />
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The workshop started at 10 am, with information and demonstrations on acrylic paints and mediums. Lots to take in and lots of great questions! Before lunch, everyone went to work on laying down some collage elements from the provided ephemera and their own stash. A layer of gel medium was also laid down for texture. Then it was time for lunch to give the paintings some drying time and all of us a chance to get to know each other better.<br />
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After lunch there were more demonstrations. Everyone chose their paint palette and got down to some serious paint "scrubbing". It was a lovely sound as they blended their paint over the canvas, obscuring some of their collage elements and leaving some more visible. The layering continued throughout the afternoon, with more collage, paint, stamps and stencils.<br />
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The most challenging part of painting is finding a way to "bring it all together" - I like to think of it as alchemy :) Everyone took a step back to look at their piece from a different perspective. Areas were made stronger or pushed back and glazes were applied to unify the overall look. The results were wonderful.<br />
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I am always inspired by the thoughtful way everyone interacts with each other and their enthusiasm to learn, explore and share ideas. Thank you Lin, Judy, Christine, Geneviève, Marion, Beryl, Joyce and Heather for such an exhilarating day. You made beautiful art!<br />
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<br />So now you have some insight into what goes on in a Holly Dean workshop. There are still some spots left for "Creating Mixed Media Paintings", July 6 & 7. We will be creating two paintings, learning even more about acrylic paints and mediums, preparing a painting surface with gesso and getting more deeply into texture. I hope you can join us :)<br />
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See the Mixed Media Paintings video <a href="http://youtu.be/dkdX5I2EpAg" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Sign up for Mixed Media Paintings workshop <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/mentor/holly_dean_studio_workshop_creatingmixedmediapaintings.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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As always, there will be demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, sheets of very cool collage ephemera to use and keep AND full-colour, multi-page handouts crammed with information and pictures!Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-88283883119100949882013-06-20T15:59:00.001-04:002013-06-20T15:59:18.506-04:00Beautiful Books and Art Go So Well Together!Summer begins tomorrow - it's a great time to get out and about and take in some fabulous art, including Book Art!<br /><br />
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The <b>Contemporary Book Arts in Eastern Ontario</b> show runs <b>June 21 to July 20</b>. It would be lovely to see you at the <b>Opening Reception, June 21 from 5 to 7 pm</b>.<br /><br />I am so thrilled to be a part of this gorgeous book arts show of more than 13 Eastern Ontario artists, including my talented partner, Larry Thompson of <a href="http://www.greyweatherspress.com/" target="_blank">Greyweathers Press</a>!<br /><br />The show is at the <b>Marianne van Silfhout Gallery</b>,<br />located at St. Lawrence College, Brockville Campus<br />2288 Parkedale Ave, Brockville, ON<br />Gallery hours: Tue - Fri, 10 am to 8 pm | Mon & Sat, 10 am to 4 pm<br />For information: Gallery@sl.on.ca | 613-345-0660 ext. 3636<br />
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The <b>From Here to Infinity Gallery</b> is now open. Larry and I are honoured to be part of a select group of artists to launch this wonderful "gallery plus rare-and-used book store"! Books and art together... does it get any better? Larry's lino prints, wood engravings and hand-made letterpress books are on display and for sale, as are my <b>Altered Images</b>.<br /><br /><b>Altered Images</b> are mysterious and evocative. They “float” inside their deep frames, catching the eye and inviting closer inspection. I create this intriguing digital art by layering photographs, captured with my iPhone, with images of my original mixed media paintings. I work with Photoshop and iPhone apps, losing myself in the process of discovery as I build layer upon layer. Take a closer look at my <b>Altered Images</b> over at my <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/maker/holly_dean_altered_images.html" target="_blank">website</a>.<br /><br /><b>From Here to Infinity Gallery</b><br />is located at 213 King St.W., Brockville, ON<br />
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This is a good place to remind you that I am teaching <b>Mixed Media Art & Book Workshops</b> in and out of my Studio this Summer. Take a look <a href="http://www.hollydean.com/" target="_blank">here</a> and if you find one (or more!) that appeals to you, sign up quickly to make sure you get a spot... there are 8 spots in each of my <b>Studio Workshops</b>. The upcoming out-of-my-studio <b>Wintergreen Muse Journal Workshop</b> is especially wonderful - a retreat weekend in the country while you make your very own <a href="http://www.wintergreenstudios.com/workshops/creating-muse-journals-holly-dean/" target="_blank">book</a>!<br /><br />If you have any questions about a <b>Workshop</b>, please do send me an <a href="mailto:studio@hollydean.com" target="_blank">email</a> and I will get right back to you. :)<br />
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June, July and August's Fabulous Workshops are back at my Merrickville Studio.</div>
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Thank you to everyone who left a comment on my last blog post "Acrylic Solutions" Book Review + Giveaway!" To read my review and an overview of this gorgeous book, click <a href="http://hollydean.blogspot.ca/2013/05/acrylic-solutions-book-review-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This morning I used a Random Number Generator to choose the winner of the giveaway. And now, without further ado... DRUM ROLL...<br />
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The winner of the signed copy of <a href="https://julie-prichard.squarespace.com/mixed-media-workshops/" target="_blank">Julie Prichard</a> and <a href="http://chriscozenartist.typepad.com/my-blog/" target="_blank">Chris Cozen</a>'s book, Acrylic Solutions: Exploring Mixed Media Layer by Layer is BERYL GREEN. Congratulations, Beryl!!!<br />
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This book is a "Must Have" for your mixed media library. You can find it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Solutions-Exploring-Mixed-Media/dp/1440321124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368487788&sr=8-1&keywords=acrylic+solutions+exploring+mixed+media+layer+by+layer" target="_blank">here</a> on Amazon.com.Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-90669593467734647192013-05-17T06:00:00.000-04:002013-05-17T06:00:16.164-04:00"Acrylic Solutions" Book Review + Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>A "Must Have" for Your Mixed Media Art Library</b><br />
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I am a <a href="http://chriscozenartist.typepad.com/my-blog/2013/05/spilling-over.html" target="_blank">Chris Cozen</a> and <a href="https://julie-prichard.squarespace.com/blog/2013/4/26/the-final-truth" target="_blank">Julie Prichard</a> devotée, having taken most of their online workshops over at <a href="http://thelandoflostluggage.com/mixed-media-workshops" target="_blank">The Land of Lost Luggage</a>. They are wonderful mixed media art teachers, tireless in their pursuit of sharing valuable information and demonstrating techniques through video with voice over. Their book, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Solutions-Exploring-Mixed-Media/dp/1440321124/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368487788&sr=8-1&keywords=acrylic+solutions+exploring+mixed+media+layer+by+layer" target="_blank">acrylic solutions: exploring mixed media layer by layer</a>", is the perfect complement to their classes.<br />
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I spent a delightful day pouring over this book, soaking up the colourful images, practical information and painting techniques. "acrylic solutions" is ideal for artists just embarking on their painting journey and for mid to advanced artists looking for ways to add more complexity to their work.<br />
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I love that the book itself is written in layers, from preparing the surface of your support to varnishing the final piece. We follow Chris and Julie as they each go through the process of creating a painting. Useful tips are highlighted throughout the pages and there are LOTS of high quality pictures, including demonstrations, finished pieces and detail shots.<br />
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You are encouraged to "own this book" starting with developing your own composition, using one or more techniques from each section. This will inspire you to explore further by using several techniques from each section of the book, creating your own unique piece of multi-layered art. I can't wait to take this fabulous book into the studio and start painting!<br />
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I heartily recommend "acrylic solutions" to everyone who wants to create mixed media art.<br />
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I am also thrilled to tell you that I was a contributor! You will find one of my favourite paintings, "Altered Perception", in a small grouping of artists' mixed media work at the end of the book.<br />
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Julie and Chris have very generously given me a <b>signed</b> copy of "acrylic solutions" to give away here on my blog. For your chance to win this fabulous book, <i>leave a comment on this post, along with your email address by the end of day, Thursday, May 23rd</i>. The lucky winner will be drawn and their name announced on my blog and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hollydeanartist" target="_blank">FB</a> page on Friday, May 24th. Good luck to all!<br />
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<b>the basics</b><br />
design, colour, materials and more<br />
- the elements of art: line, space, value, colour, shape and texture<br />
- materials, tools and supplies: limited paint palette for colour mixing; brushes, sponges, palette knives, stencils and mark making tools; acrylic mediums for extending working time and colour; gels and pastes for creating texture<br />
- a simplified overview on how acrylics work, including paint formulations; the difference between fluid and heavy-body; earth vs lab pigments<br />
- colour wheel, mixing colour, making glazes, understanding what colours work well together<br />
<b><br />laying a good foundation</b><br />
prepping your substrate: canvas, paper and wood<br />
gesso, collage, cardboard<br />
<b><br />adding structure</b><br />
"the framework upon which you hang every other technique"<br />
- texture, mark making, collage, colour, imagery<br />
- how products behave: great chart explaining the properties of textural products<br />
- crackle paste [my favourite]<br />
- creating raised, layered stencil patterns<br />
- different techniques for laying in colour<br />
- using line as structure to draw the eye; understanding the emotion and mood line invokes<br />
- image as structure: collage transfers, collage<br />
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<b>developing complexity</b><br />
"create mixed media compositions that are visually compelling and exciting"<br />
- simplified drawing, mark making, mono printing; painted lines, blocks and design; sheer collage elements, paint skins, patterns with stencils, glazing, shading<br />
- it's all in a glaze: great chart of glaze formulas for grit, grime, rust and patina<br />
- fine tuning with colour<br />
- developing contrast and dimension<br />
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<b>finessing the details</b><br />
"this is your opportunity to correct and refine your composition"<br />
- a list of great critique questions to ask yourself as you develop your piece<br />
- finishing touches: rubber stamps, ink, pens & sticks, oil crayons & pastels, charcoal pencils<br />
- painting a surface to draw on with an acrylic ground, paste or medium<br />
- using colour as detail<br />
- special effects with metallic and interference paints<br />
- a page of sample mixes and examples<br />
- using acrylic spray paint with stencils<br />
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<b>Words from Julie and Chris:</b><br />
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<i>Julie: "When you mix and match techniques, you can achieve countless variations and looks. I hope you enjoy learning from this book and expanding your painting repertoire."<br /><br />Chris: "Writing this book has only reinforced my commitment to mixed media. Where else in the art world can you use such diversity of materials and develop such a range of outcomes?"</i>Holly Dean Artisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10638802525347080916noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2957225223986140643.post-61225269721254248652013-04-30T23:10:00.001-04:002013-04-30T23:11:03.563-04:00Muse Journal Mania.These days it's all about Muse Journals. Making Muse Journals, selling Muse Journals and now a fabulous Muse Journal Workshop Retreat at <a href="http://www.wintergreenstudios.com/workshops/creating-muse-journals-holly-dean/" target="_blank">Wintergreen Studios</a>!<br />
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Friday lunch to Sunday afternoon, July 12 to 14, 2013.<br />
Spend the
weekend creating your journal, enjoying splendid meals in one another’s
company, and generally being pampered and nourished.<br />
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wilderness retreat centre is located at 9780 Canoe Lake Road, in the
Township of South Frontenac, in Southeastern Ontario, fifty minutes
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Calligraphic and mixed media artist Holly Dean will lead you through the
delightful experience of creating a handmade muse journal. A rare book
of your own where you can spill your thoughts and ideas, hopes and
fears, dreams and desires. Write, sketch, doodle and paint…<br />
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Mixed
media art on canvas panels will become the front and back covers. Each
signature will be wrapped with decorative paper. A sturdy Coptic binding
allows the journal to lie flat when open. Learn techniques and develop
your artist’s eye to enhance your own work. For the artistically
experienced or the curious beginner.<br />
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Supplies to bring: acrylic
paints & mediums you have on hand, brushes, palette knife or old
credit card, Olfa or X-Acto knife; imagery, text, decorative papers.
Other materials supplied.<br />
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Follow Your Muse!<br />
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<i>Holly Dean
is a gifted artist and calligrapher who creates art rich in mood and
mystery. Through Holly’s inventive mixed-media techniques, past,
present, and future merge in dramatic layers of text, imagery, and
paint. Her works are for sale through </i><i><a href="http://www.thegrottoartworks.com/" rel="self" target="_blank">The Grotto Artworks</a></i><i>, </i><i><a href="http://www.studio22.ca/" rel="self" target="_blank">Studio22 Open Gallery</a></i><i>, her Merrickville studio and her website.</i></div>
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of town participants wishing to arrive Thursday, July 11 (the night
before the workshop begins) should add $95 for the extra night, dinner,
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