Art & Soul

 

Have you seen the movie despicable me?

 There is a scene in the movie where the sweet character of Agnes,in a deep, gravelly voice whilst holding a stuffed unicorn and shaking it around with the hands back and forth say's “IT’S SO FLUFFY”.  

I love it!  

That's me, with all the excitement of a child at Art & Soul, only the words coming from my mouth are "THIS IS SO FUN!  And it was.  Life is pretty sweet when you can spend two full days painting and creating Sculpey clay dolls, surrounded by the kindness of others who share the same love of creating art, gleaning from the sweet teachers who share the gifts and talents they have.  I feel SO very BLESSED that I am able to experience these artful adventures.  I always come home renewed and fulfilled.  I know I am repetitive when I say "art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life", but there is so much truth in that sweet quote.

The first class I took was "Every Face Tells A story" with the most adorable and talented Katie Kendrick.  I loved painting with Katie.  She was so kind and fun, I felt very much at ease in her class.  I was very happy with the finished painting I brought home.  Katie had us working on three paintings at one time but that did not work out so well for me!  Someone forgot to tell her I am the SLOW girl in the class!  I love painting so loosely- not worrying about proportions or the correctness of facial features- it felt very comfortable to me.  I can't wait to finish the other two paintings that I started!     

Here are a just a few of the paintings from some of the other students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The adorable Katie Kendrick

 

The Hubby is whisking me away to Jackson Hole Wyoming today for the weekend- He is never content to stay home:-(  I am taking my paints with me!

 

I will share the cute doll creations we made with sculpey clay on Monday

 

Enjoy the weekend and do something you LOVE!  It will make you happy.

Comments

[Michelle]

Wow, I love your painting! It's wonderful. So much depth. I really like seeing so many different styles from the class. Awesome!

[susan]

your painting is amazing! sounds like a wonderful time and what talent! i really can't paint much of anything! thank you for your sweet comment, no matter how easy it might all look some days are a struggle. i hope you had a nice weekend and thank you so much for visiting. susan

[koralee]

What fun...I would love to do this! Your painting is amazing.

Can't wait for you to share more.

Hugs my friend for a great new week...I know you will make it a creative one. xoxo

[Judy Wise]

Oh my gosh, Lorraine, was that your painting? I saw that on Katie's iPhone and swooned - what a soulful and beautiful countenance in that face and especially those eyes. Beautiful!

[katie]

you were such a JOY to have in class and to spend time with. Your energy is so very sweet and kind and your creative energy swirls around you. love and hugs xoxox katie

[lissa]

what a wonderful experience! you all are so talented! enjoy wyoming!

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

I really love your painting, Lorraine. When are you going to start selling yours?

[Sandra Lee]

Lorraine you are so good!!! I love your painting and can't wait to see your doll... Have a great time in Jackson Hole, sounds like fun!!!

[brookie]

Your painting is lovely...she has a Picaso - esque look to her. I can't wait to see your clay dolls. So excited to see you Saturday! Love you...B

[Katsui Jewelry]

Your painting is really amazing! She must be a very good teacher. I went to Silver Bella last year and had the very same reaction. I kept saying that over and over and every time I saw Teresa MacFayden all I could say was, "I am having so much fun." I don't think everyone would feel like this ;-)

Suz
http://katsuijewelry.blogspot.com

[Carolyn Green]

Hi Lorraine,

So glad that you had a happy time at the Art & Soul class and I loved seeing your painting and the other students paintings.
that is such a great quote from Pablo Picasso - I shared that on my last post.
Hope you and hubby have a lovely weekend away in Wyoming.

Hugs
Carolyn

[chrissy]

oh my GOOODNESS!
1. your painting is FABULOUS! i love love love it.
2. i am ever so happy that you had such a wonderful time. it IS a blessing to be able to participate in such artsy pleasures from time to time isn.t it.
3. i can.t wait to hear more about your adventures in art.
4. i was in HEAVEN creating with your precious art kit you made me...it was SO hard to take anything apart from it.s amazing presentation....i am in AWE of your birdie lorraine.
5. you are going to the LOVE capital of my life...JACKSON HOLE WYOMING. there isn.t a place on earth that i love more. i want to know every single thing you do. i wish i would.ve known, you could have stayed in our place there. next time i guess.
6. while you are there...this is your perfect time to snag some cowboy boots....super cute ones around town.
7. i MISS you.
8. i LOVE you!

xoxo
c

[Jen@thecottagenest]

How great that you got to spend that time getting in touch with your creativity. I'm kind of missing that I'm not getting that experience this year!

[lilylovekin]

Your face is great, I knew you would love Katie and her class, she is such a gentle spirit. It was so fun getting to meet you, now I can put a body with the words of the blog how wonderful. Lorrie