“There are never enough ‘I love you’s.” ― Lenny Bruce
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i am SO incredibly grateful for all of your kind words and excitement about my newest online workshop, HOW TO PAINT AN OWL 2. THANK YOU!
your support means more than i can ever express, and i can’t even say how excited i am for class to begin on april 15! find all of the class details and register right here.
and to celebrate it all, i’m having a GIVEAWAY!
the winner will receive a spot in HOW TO PAINT AN OWL 2… head over to the LUCKY STAR art retreat blog to enter.*update: the giveaway has ended. thank you to everyone who entered.*
the winner will receive a spot in HOW TO PAINT AN OWL 2… head over to the LUCKY STAR art retreat blog to enter.*update: the giveaway has ended. thank you to everyone who entered.*
whenever i get stuck or frustrated with my paintings, i return to painting owls.
my hope for you in HOW TO PAINT AN OWL 2 is that you have fun and learn techniques to easily paint and play in a style that is unique and original to YOU! it’s all about adding color and whimsy to your every day, so that when you come to a blank canvas it’s easy to create.
and i know if you’re enjoying your art and having fun, then that joy and enthusiasm will flow into all of the other areas of your life too.
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i hope you enjoy this little video. it’s a snip-it from one of the DREAM OWLS we’ll be painting in HOW TO PAINT AN OWL 2. i can’t wait to see the gorgeous owls you create.
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ps. did you catch the fabulous song in the video, HOW TO PAINT AN OWL, by the wiggly tendrils? i just can’t even say how grateful i am to them for letting me use their music in all of my painting videos.
pps. i’m sending out my monthly newsletter soon-ish. if you’d like to hear all of the latest and be the first to see new paintings, sign up here.
have a wonderful and inspirational weekend!!!
xoxo,
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4 comments on “a NEW Painting Video & a GIVEAWAY!”
Donna Lange
Thanks for the sneak peek, I just love the colors and feeling in this owl and hope I can translate that into my own version! Is it the 15th YET? Like the music!
Juliette Crane
i know you'll be able to transfer it all into your own version, donna. and i cannot wait to see your personality coming through 🙂
so excited for class to start!!!
Rebecca
I particularly like this owl! And now that I've looked closer, I see more details. That's even better.
Tash Daly
Thanks so much for hosting a giveaway for a spot in your new how to paint an owl class on Christy's blog! I so want learn how and will be crossing all my fingers and toes. 🙂