4th and 5th November 2016 Journal Pages

I really enjoyed working with layering on top of my images on these pages. So many of us tend to hold onto our images, leaving them "as is" and not wanting to alter or change them. Sometimes it is fear that holds us from pushing ourselves (fear of messing it up, fear of what comes out, fear of "doing it wrong" (mine doesn't look like hers) etc...) Sometimes it is other things. Many of us have piles of images and access to more. Some of us do not. How do we learn to work with what we have and push ourselves at the same time?

The nice thing about the playfulness of a journal is having the ability to ask yourself, what if? What if I take it that one step further? What if I "mess it up" (whatever that means?) How can I take it one step further beyond what I usually do? How can I make it work? Questions with no answers beyond picking up my glue stick and paint brush and making that I am pondering on a Sunday afternoon...

The Evolution of a Page: My Most Recent Journal Page from Start to Finish

A week ago I saw Darren Aronofsky's latest film, Mother! I've had it settled in my brain since. It eventually made its way out and onto one of my journal pages. It's also still in my head and will be for some time (those are my favorite types of films, the ones that settle in and make themselves at home in your brain.)

I haven't shared something like this in awhile so, here's the page from start to finish.

Here's David's blog post about the film.

I am eager to see it again.

3rd November 2016 Journal Pages

"The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." 

-Aristotle 

November 1st Workshops at Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps in Santa Fe New Mexico

I am really looking forward to returning to Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 1st! Santa Fe is one of my favorite places to visit. 

After I teach at Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps, I'm trekking to Taos (for the first time) to teach there for three days at B Strong Studios for Art Odysseys. I'm really excited about my upcoming trip and the new adventures and inspiration that it will offer. I channel that excitement and inspiration into my workshop time. Every place offers something unique and different in terms of creativity and feeding the well.

My workshops teach a variety of ideas in collage, creative processing, self expression, composition, design, layering, painting and much, much more. I strive to make each workshop unique and fun.

My workshops are always process-based learning while creating a unique product. I am well known for not traveling light and bring a large variety of supplies including (but not limited to) acrylic paints and mediums, collage material, rubber stamps, stencils, pens, markers, tape and more.

Please note there is a small supply list below the class descriptions.

Beginners to advanced are welcome in ALL of my classes.

Interested in signing up? Please contact Guadalupe's Fun Rubber Stamps.  

Questions? Please email Kelly for more info! EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

Book of Intentions

4 hours

With every page that I make, I try to set the tone to be one of possibility, creativity and connection. 

You'll start by making a journal from scratch using both recycled as well as some of my favorite art supplies. Then, you'll dive right in, learning new mixed media techniques and create entirely unique to you pages that set your intentions for the coming year. Think of it as a vision board meets planner all combined and rolled up into a very expressive (and impressive) art journal. Learn to combine the visual with the written to create soulful and inspirational pages.

Lao Tzu once said,"To see things in the seed, that is genius." What ideas will spark your interest in this all day, (painted) hands on workshop? Be prepared to have fun, get messy and leave inspired! 

Supply list: an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers

), bone folder, cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags,  a container for your paint water,  1 to 2" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

I am known for not traveling light. That means I will be bringing my favorite art supplies to share with you: acrylics, gel medium, stencils, pens, markers, rubber stamps, ink pads and some collage material.

followed by:

Juicy Journal Pages

3 hours

In this special workshop, work quick and fast, without judgment, the idea being to keep your inner critic silent. You will create a series of pages that are unique to you while learning a variety of new layering techniques involving collage, acrylics, markers, stencils, stamps and more.

After we spend some time creating this way, we will step back and think about our pages. Learn to look and process your pages with new eyes. We'll then rework our pages into all new original journal pages.

Supply list: a journal or paper to work on, an apron, scissors, a selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images

), cork back metal ruler, roll of paper towels or an old rag,  1" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few of your favorite smaller brushes, a container to hold paint water, a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to paint and glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

I am known for not traveling light. That means I will be bringing my favorite art supplies to share with you: acrylics, gel medium, stencils, pens, markers, rubber stamps, ink pads and some collage material.

I hope to see you there!

31 October and 1st November 2016 Journal Pages

I've been working at trying different color and image combinations. I want to make more of my own marks, get things out of my own head and really layer my purchased tools (those things that I use made by someone else's hands) with my own ideas. As always, it takes effort, thought, time and work. Nothing will change unless I keep doing the work and it won't happen overnight.   

Blog Love:

Cianelli Studios 

Gestural Painting by George Hofmann

Painter's Table

Just Announced: Sunday, October 1st, 2017 Expanding Your Color Palette

I am very happy to announce that I will be returning to teach on a monthly basis at DeAnn Singh's Studio, Designing Letters in Mar Vista (Los Angeles) classes are open to the public for this workshop. Details will be sent upon registration.

Workshops are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 1st, 2017

Expanding Your Color Palette

Save the dates:
Sun November 26th TBA
Sun Dec 10th TBA

My workshops aim to teach a variety of NEW ideas involving collage, creative processing, self expression, composition, design, layering, painting and much, much more.

My workshops are always process-based learning while creating a unique product. I am well known for not traveling light and bring a large variety of supplies including (but not limited to) collage material, rubber stamps, stencils, pens, markers, tape and more. Please note there is a small supply list.

Beginners to advanced are welcome in ALL of the classes.

Interested in signing up? Questions? Please email Kelly for more info! EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

You may send someone else in your place if you are unable to attend the workshop, or you will receive a kit for the class. You can either pay via paypal (see button below) or send a check or money order. Once you've signed up for the workshop, you will be sent the address and directions to the workshop location. If you have ANY questions you can email me. I will also give you my cell phone number so you contact me.

The class fee includes a vast array of mediums and materials to complete the necessary project. It is well known that I do not travel light to any of my classes. I will be bringing such things are:

• all materials necessary to complete the project (handmade paper, decorative paper, board, glue, etc...)
• bookbinding supplies (thread, awl, needles)
• rubber stamps 
• ink pads 
• decorative tape
• stencils
• pens and markers
• gel medium
• collage ephemera and much, much more.

I do not travel light to my classes at all!

 

Sunday, October 1st, 2017

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Expanding Your Color Palette

Sometimes we find ourselves in a rut with our color palette. Learn how to push past the same old same old and expand your use of color. 

Explore a wide variety of color possibilities! Learn how to go beyond the tube and get the look that you want in your artwork.

We will be doing collage work as well as exploring a multitude of mixed media ideas in this workshop. Prepare to get messy and be pushed (and push back) in this expressive and new workshop.

Please note that the ideas we are exploring also translate to other art mediums and fields.

  

Supply List: your journal, an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, any favorite mark making tools (I will have some to share) a container for your paint water,  1" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a small container to clean your brushes (an old jar, etc...), a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)
 

I hope to see you there!

Just Announced: Saturday, October 21st, 2017 In the Studio: Developing an Art Practice

I am very happy to announce that I will be returning to teach on a monthly basis in the Normal Heights Neighborhood of San Diego at a private studio (classes are open to the public for this workshop. Details will be sent upon registration.)

Workshops are from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. 

In the Studio: Developing an Art Practice  
Saturday, October 21st

Save the Dates:

November 25th TBA

December 9th TBA

My workshops aim to teach a variety of NEW ideas involving collage, creative processing, self expression, composition, design, layering, painting and much, much more.

My workshops are always process-based learning while creating a unique product. I am well known for not traveling light and bring a large variety of supplies including (but not limited to) collage material, rubber stamps, stencils, pens, markers, tape and more. Please note there is a small supply list.

Beginners to advanced are welcome in ALL of the classes.

Interested in signing up? Questions? Please email Kelly for more info! EGorey99@sbcglobal.net

Payments for the San Diego workshop must be made in advance. Due to the fact that the teacher is traveling from Los Angeles and must prep for the workshops in advance, there are no cancellations allowed. No refunds.

You may send someone else in your place if you are unable to attend the workshop, or you will receive a kit for the class. You can either pay via paypal (see button below) or send a check or money order. Once you've signed up for the workshop, you will be sent the address and directions to the workshop location. If you have ANY questions you can email me. I will also give you my cell phone number so you contact me.

The class fee includes a vast array of mediums and materials to complete the necessary project. It is well known that I do not travel light to any of my classes. I will be bringing such things are: 

• all materials necessary to complete the project (handmade paper, decorative paper, board, glue, etc...)
• bookbinding supplies (thread, awl, needles)
• rubber stamps 
• ink pads 
• decorative tape
• stencils
• pens and markers
• gel medium
• collage ephemera and much, much more.

I do not travel light to my classes at all!

If there are any problems with the paypal button, please email EGorey99@sbcglobal.net Thanks!

In the Studio: Developing an Art Practice 

I've been teaching art for more than 20 years and making art all of my life. Some have told me that I live what David Lynch has called, "the Art Life." I'll share with you how I approach art making and how I view art and life. We'll brainstorm where ideas come from and how to keep them flowing. 

The goal in this class is to work through a series of creative exercises that will get your creativity flowing. Learn how to start (and finish) pages. Learn how to work through creative block. I truly believe that inspiration is everywhere and I've used this mentality to keep my creativity flowing. There is no secret other than to do the work. But how do you work when you feel stuck? How do you create pages that are unique to you? How do you glean ideas from the world around you and make them your own? Be prepared to get messy, be inspired and explore your own creativity on your pages.

Please note that this class is for ALL levels: Beginner to advanced are welcome. There is something for everyone in this unique workshop.

Please note that the ideas we are exploring also translate to other art mediums and fields.

Supply List: your journal, an apron, scissors, a small selection of favorite collage ephemera (think about reading this when choosing your images and papers), cork back metal ruler, a full roll of paper towels OR old rags, any favorite mark making tools (I will have some to share) a container for your paint water,  1" brush to glue and paint (I like chip or bristle brushes) as well as a few, smaller, detailed brushes, a small container to clean your brushes (an old jar, etc...), a few of your favorite glue sticks (large glue sticks will last you longer), roll of waxed paper OR an old catalog or magazine to glue on (if you don't want to use all of your waxed paper for this.)

I hope to see you there!