always, whenever i travel, i wish i’d snapped more photos! during my HOW TO PAINT AN OWL class at artfest, we were all so into painting and having fun with owls that i didn’t have a chance to snap a final class photo!
one of the most exciting things about teaching is being so inspired by all of the artwork that comes out of each class! i mean, who would have thought these owls would be flying into homes around the world!
here are a few in-progress class shots that i managed to capture…
it’s just really kind of amazing to look back on it all…
i had a lot of fun painting my own owl! and trying out lots of new supplies that everyone had…like this brilliant purple india ink that i added to the ground and corners. i had no idea i’d be so delighted with purple!
and this piece started off as an owl. i didn’t feel like i could paint anything else, being that it was a HOW TO PAINT AN OWL class. but when i mentioned i really wanted my owl to turn into a fox…everyone told me to do it! and so this fox came into life!
there is beauty in creating artwork together…thank you so much to everyone for sharing all of your inspiration!
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ps. if you’d like to paint your own owls, we’ve been having lots of fun with spray paint during the first week of my HOW TO PAINT AN OWL e-course. find details and register right here!
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11 comments on “How To Paint An Owl at Artfest!”
lizmaynz
Looks like you had an amazing time thanks for sharing luv your owls and all you animal friends too :O)
Renee!
I love this! You're awesome, thanks for sharing your process! Have a fab week….
Renee
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xoxo
Juliette Crane
thank you! it was definitely a dream come true 🙂
Juliette Crane
thanks! it was such a great time…have a lovely week!
martinealison
Vos chouettes sont si merveilleuses… Je suis certaine que tous ont passé un excellent moment.
Gros bisous.
Jen @Sadie Inspired
How fun is that! It looks like such a creative, fun day. Nothing better than a room full of creative minds. :)Thank you for sharing your class!!
Juliette Crane
it was so inspiring! thank you 🙂
Juliette Crane
it's definitely inspired me to host a few more local art nights 🙂 best wishes!
jacqueline
Oh my such FUN!!! All your lovely students are soo talented. I wish i could go one day. 🙂 Happy Mid-week and love to you!
Angie
Looks like such a fun time! Wish I could'e been there. 😉
Sherry
I've only ever taken e-courses and never been to an art retreat though I dream of doing so…there must be such an immediate connection and “excitement” as a teacher to see others working and to see that work unfold as it happens and not on a flat screen.