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Art Journal Color Courage with Dina Wakley and Amy Jones

Is there something not quite satisfying about your art journal pages? Something, you can’t quite put your finger on that makes them seem less than cohesive? Chances are, it’s to do with color and Dina Wakley is here to help! …

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Welcome to the Art Journal Courage Companion Page!

We hope you’re enjoying your copy of Art Journal Courage by Dina Wakley! Below you’ll find ways to access bonus content including downloads and a video demonstration of Dina’s portrait drawing technique. Enjoy! Click here to download My Day in …

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Learn New Hand Lettering Techniques from Joanne Sharpe

Watch previews and find out about 4 new hand lettering instructional videos from artist Joanne Sharpe, author of The Art of Whimsical Lettering.

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Turn Your Word of the Year into Art

Do you pick a word-of-the-year each year? Typically, I do not. But the word “Perspective” kept popping up for me during December and I decided it was something I wanted to listen to and remain open about in the year …

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The Art of Visual Storytelling: Creating Magical Dreamscapes

*A guest post by Lisa L. Cyr (www.cyrstudio.com). Using both two-dimensional and three-dimensional mixed-media techniques, I love to create mystical landscapes, waterscapes and cityscapes. Each magical environment has its own story to tell! Currently, I am working on several dreamscape …

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Top 10 Art Journaling Techniques

Art journaling is a great place to begin your mixed media practice. It’s a great place to try new supplies and to experiment with techniques before committing to a canvas. Plus, because it’s a journal, it also works well as …

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Editor Profile: Brittany VanSnepson

About the Editor: Brittany VanSnepson joined Create Mixed Media and F+W Media’s Fine Art Community in April 2013 as an Associate Content Developer (Editor). She has a Bachelors with a double major in English Writing and Communications, with an emphasis …

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Self Discovery Series: Mirror, Mirror

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After a full month of reflecting on who you are and what you want out of life, now is the time to truly challenge yourself by creating a self portrait. Don’t worry about how others think of you or the …

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What’s Your Doodle? Self Discovery Series

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The process to self-discovery takes a lot of courage, not only to face new adventures but to meditate on the paths you’ve already taken. So, pick one or two simple images that speak to the heart of you and all …

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The Art of Visual Storytelling!

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*A guest post by Lisa L. Cyr (www.cyrstudio.com). 23″ x 26 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ Mixed media Masonite with wooden framework Much of my work has a spiritual, mythological or psychological relevance where metaphors, symbolism and allegory are used to …

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