Last of Sketchbook Revival Free Binge Fest 2025-Classworks (4)

 These are the last four classes I got in before the free two weeks ended on June 9, but I signed up for the VIP  package, so I have access to all the classes for the last five years, plus other stuff from now on, so I will continue. Totally worth the price! I have enjoyed it so much, have gained in confidence, am less afraid to try new styles, and I've learned so much!

The Goose Girl with Toni Burt

This was a mixed media class that I was brave enough to give a try. I used Toni's drawing to sketch from and followed her instructions, and this is what I came up with. It wasn't as easy as she made it look, but I love it, and I learned from my mistakes! The yellowish on the dress is actually metallic gold paint and the dress is from one of my gelli plate prints.

Cosmic Smashbooking with Catt Gellar

This was also a mixed media class, but was about finding answers to things that are bothering you. There are three layers of writing, a layer of paint, a layer of mark making, and collage. Smashing the pages together, then wadding them up and straightening them out was also involved, but my paper was too thick, so I didn't get to do that this time, but I want to try another page where I can. I was surprised that the top collage was a response to the questions in the writing and intuitive mark making. I enjoyed the class a lot.

Toni Burt's Faces Made Simple

This is a second class with Toni Burt, called Faces Made Simple, which I couldn't resist, especially after I had done the girl with geese. This is also mixed media with pencil, gouache, and collage. I followed her instructions, but I made the mistake of using my Kuretake watercolors, because they were handy, instead of gouache. I can see why the gouache would have worked better, but, again, I learned a lot from her and will try another one. In fact I did the prep work in a better bigger sketchbook today! Loved it!

123 Let's Draw Cats with Este Macleod

This class was a fun exercise that also worked my problem solving brain. I started with the numbers 1-9 and drew a cat character starting with the particular number. It's amazing how many one can come up with, and they will all be different! I may also add accessories and color later on. Fun stuff!

That's it for this year's binge fest, but, as I said, not the end of my learning adventures! I managed to complete twelve classes during the two weeks, but there are so many more I want to try! I love learning the processes. I have watched two classes today and finished one, which I will share later.

I have let everything go for the last two weeks to do this every day, and I have formed a habit that I don't want to stop, but sooner, or later, I have to do some house cleaning. I also have a third appointment, after three months, with the retina specialist on Monday. I was hoping I wouldn't have to get another shot in my eye, but I'm thinking I probably will, because I'm still having a bit of a problem. I don't mind though, if it'll save my eye.

Anyway, life is full of twists and turns. We just have to take it a minute at a time and deal with it, with God's help. Take care and keep learning and creating!