I hope all is well with you, my amazing friend. 

Merry Christmas!
Whether you celebrate Christmas, another holiday, or don't celebrate any, I wish you all the best this holiday season!  We've had a tough year!  My heart is that you have found this newsletter to bring you a little bit of light and joy over the past year.  We all need it!

Today, I am releasing my free December Art Exploration tutorial, exploring the color Turquoise!  I absolutely love turquoise!! Plus, I have a little surprise for you!

With much love and appreciation,
​Jessica

Wishing you well this brisk November day! 
Gratitude Junk Journal is in full swing!  Being a part of it is really helping me to keep my focus on positive things that I'm thankful for.  :)  Thank you, Tiare Smith, for the inspiration!

I have a couple of things to share with you that I think you are going to really enjoy!

First, as you know, Art Bundle for Good #5 is now available for purchase - 5 days only.  It's an amazing bundle of classes, as Kellie Chasse said - A BOATLOAD of a BUNDLE - so be sure to check it out!
Learn more about ART BUNDLE for Good #5 :-)  

Next, I have a free tutorial for you!!
​And, it's a super fun one, if I do say so myself.
I've been having a great time playing with leaf prints with watercolor.  I have been printing so many leaves!!  And, I'm finishing off the paintings by practicing my negative shape painting technique.  It's a no pressure way to sit down, relax, and enjoy playing with watercolor. ​

If you enjoy the free tutorial, you may want to check out the full class -
​Leaf Prints & Negative Shape Painting! 
And, in the spirit of gratitude -
I am super grateful for you!!
- Here's a coupon code to save 30% off on ANY class in the Color Me Creative Art Classroom!  Use code grateful4you at checkout!  Code expires November 30, 2020.  All of my classes are self-study, lifetime access. 

That's it!!  Have a happy weekend!!
​Jessica

I used the Mission Gold watercolors in the photo below.

A few more inspiration photos... :)

Enjoy the free tutorial!

xoxo,
​Jessica

Gratitude Junk Journal 2020 starts November 1!
It's a mixed media focus on Gratitude!!
To learn more, hop over here. :)
Save 20% when you use the code JOY2020 at checkout. Code expires Oct 31, 2020.

In the Color Me Creative Art Classroom
NEW CLASS!
Rainbows & Lines - Incorporate the Element of Art: Line into your rainbow paintings.  A happy painting class. This class is the first in a series that features the Seven Elements of Art.  

I'm offering a special introductory price for this 10-day workshop - of only $10!  
That's $1 a day! 

This workshop is going to be chock-full of watercolor basics!  My goal is for you to have a strong foundation in watercolor when you finish this workshop.  I'm covering everything - all the things! - for getting started with watercolor.  I'll be sharing supply recommendations, setting up your watercolor palette, water control, brush control, techniques, special effects and more!  It really is a deep dive! 

With everything that I'm including, you may be wondering why I'm offering it at such a low price? 

I have 2 reasons for doing it this way. 

First, I haven't taught a workshop online like this before, so it's a bit of an experiment for me.  Experiments seem to be the theme for my year!  I've taught everything about watercolor that's included in this workshop, but not all in one go.  The experimental part is the Livestream aspect.  You see, each lesson will be taught as a Facebook Live session in a private Facebook group, set up just for this workshop!  I've been meeting with my community members through Facebook Lives, and it seems a natural next step to teach a live workshop.  I'm always learning, growing, and pushing myself with my art and my business!! 

If you have followed me for any time at all, then you already know I love to experiment and explore. 

Even more, I LOVE that you are coming along on the journey with me!!

And that is my second reason for the low introductory price!! You! I want to give everyone who has been following me the opportunity to jump into watercolor and learn the basics at a super low price.  It's one way I can show how much I appreciate you! 

I hope you will join me :)

I know this email is getting a bit long, and I know you are busy!  So, if you want to learn more, watch the video, or follow the link to the classroom.    

Happy Painting,
Jess

P. S.  I will be opening up Color Me Creative Art Community for new members for the last time this year at the beginning of October.  If you are interested in monthly themed classes, and growing your art skills in a supportive, encouraging community, hop over and join the waitlist.

Enjoy!

Jess

P. S.  Did you know I'm planning a live online watercolor workshop for beginners?! Yep! I'm super excited. It's now available for pre-order.  Click here to learn more.

...or keep reading.... :)
I'm offering it at the SUPER LOW introductory price of $10. That's $1 per lesson! 

You may be wondering, Why the heck is she doing that?!

Well, I'll tell you. This is an experiement for me.

It will be my first time teaching a live online workshop. Don't get me wrong, everything I'm teaching in the workshop, I've taught before, but everything was pre-recorded and edited. That has been a little bit of a security blanket for me. But, there's something about this year that has been different. Maybe it's because of all the craziness that has been going on..I don't know. But, this year has turned out to be all about getting out of my comfort zone, and pushing into the next level. I've wanted to teach this class for over a year now. I've had notes, and made plans, and....well, you know how it goes. We can keep planning to do something, but unless we take action, it won't happen.

So, I took the leap! I decided to try this live online class thing! It's risky - there could be tech issues, life issues, bad painting issues!! But, I totally think it's going to be worth it! It will be worth it for both of us!
You see, we can connect with each other in a much more personal way with a live class. We can explore the beauty and magic of watercolor together!

Over the course of 10 days, I will be teaching you everything I wish I knew when I started out with watercolor. My perspective is somewhat different because I had a strong background in acrylics and mixed media before I ever decided to even try watercolor. Plus, I love to keep things as simple as possible. Those 2 things make my approach to teaching a little non-traditional. And, honestly, I just want to have fun with my art. I want it to make me happy, and I hope that makes you happy, too.

Since this is an experiment, I decided the best way to offer this to you would be to make it super affordable! And, once the live sessions of the workshop are finished, all of the lessons will go into the Color Me Creative Art Classroom so students can have lifetime access to them.

If you are interested, hop over and pre-order the workshop now. It's happening in about 2 weeks, so you don't want to miss it! Click to get there. :)

I know this is a long post. Thanks for sticking with me!
Hugs and happy painting,
Jess

​Here's a little peek at the 3 different floral projects I teach in the class. :)

A small painting project to get started! (above)

The coral flower painting (below)

And, a mixed media art journal page tutorial :)  Only available in my classroom!

You can find it in my classroom here:  Art Exploration Resource Library
The videos for the resource library are also available on YouTube after being published in the classroom, and if you are part of our lovely facebook group, you get to see them first! 

I use blue all the time!!  Lot's of favorite combos. :)

Have a wonderful creative week!

xoxo,
​Jessica

I tried several types of brushes, including a flat wash brush, flat watercolor brushes, flat brushes for craft painting, and even a basting brush - you know, the kind for the kitchen!  

Here are the results!

Left:  Basting brush from kitchen, never to be returned to cooking!
Right:  Silver Brush - Blended Shader

You can watch the process video here :)  

Have an inspired day!

xoxo,
Jess

P. S.  This video by Michael Solovyev that sent me on this little journey :)

I've been having a fantastic time painting quick and easy abstract paintings inspired by geodes or agate slices. 

It's super fun!
 
Of course, I had to share it with you.

In this class for any level, we will explore painting abstract art inspired by geodes or agate slices.  We will keep it light, and fun, plus improve our watercolor skills!

We will focus on 3 Key Elements - Line, Flow, and Texture.  These are the essential elements for creating beautiful, fun, geode inspired abstract paintings. 

I will demonstrate 3 different paintings, adding a bit of complexity along the way. 

By the end of this class, you will be able to create your own geode inspired abstract painting, and have fun while doing it!!

Have a happy, creative weekend!

Jess
​
Watercolor with Me: Geode Inspired Abstract Painting
​Save 20% if you enroll before July 27, 2020!
Use Code: GEODE1 at checkout. :)

Have a happy, creative weekend!!
Jessica