Mixed Media Artist and Workshop Instructor
experiments in Mixed Media Art, Art Journaling, Collage, Artists Books, Altered Books, Acrylic Painting, Bookbinding, Composition, Design and More...
Artist Mom in La-La Land
What You'll Find Here
I post daily (photos of my journal pages, things that inspire me and personal bits and pieces) to inspire and encourage others. I have always believed that if I can do it, so can you.
You'll find resources (my favorite supplies, books, slideshows of my art journal pages, favorite bloggers, etc...) listed along the right hand side of my blog.
I've been teaching both in person and online workshops for almost twenty years now. You can find out more about my classes by scrolling down along the right hand side of my blog. I strive to make classes accessible to everyone (both beginner to advanced).
I love teaching and truly believe that deep down inside everyone is an artist, capable of creating something. There is power and knowledge in the act of creating something with your own hands, made from your own heart and head.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at EGorey99@sbcglobal.net
In the meantime, here are some of the unedited photos that I took of my favorite pieces at each of the museums Mom and I saw on our art pilgrimage. It is difficult to truly see everything at even the smallest of museums. My focus was on the work of Vincent Van Gogh but I managed to find some additional gems in each visit.
I'm going to do a separate post on the Van Gogh paintings that I saw since seeing Vincent's work was my main reason for visiting each of these specific museums.
Grab a cup of tea and sit back... I'd love to hear which artworks you are most interested in from these museums.
Anthology in Madison, Wisconsin is one of my favorite stores. I taught there a little over a week ago. While I wasn't able to make it to the store, Laura was able to bring a part of the store to me. She kindly packed a bag of washi and paper tape and brought it with her (in the pouring rain) to where I was teaching. Above are the wonderful goodies that I am itching to use... Thanks again to Laura and the wonderful artists who took my workshops in Madison. I loved every minute of it...
Here is my current list of workshops for 2018. Please check back as I will update this list often.
I'm ALWAYS looking for new teaching venues so if you know of any that may be interested, I'd love to hear. I have taught a wide range of ages from individuals to small groups to large gatherings. I have held classes at stores, museums, backyards, garages, studios, public and private schools as well as private homes. I also am available for teaching home schooling art classes.
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.
The hardest part of my job is the scheduling. I keep my commitments even when it hurts. Tristan accepted a three month job offer in Canada and he has to leave today. I debated about canceling the workshops and even driving straight home after class yesterday but I don't like disappointing folks and even if I drove straight through, we wouldn't make it in time (We're still 30 hours from L.A.) It's an excellent opportunity for him but it's killing me that I'm not there to help him pack or to see him off. I am so proud of him and all that he has accomplished. He will be in my heart as he travels and is on a new adventure. Expect even more art about it. Off to seek distraction today for a proud Mama with a broken heart... Grateful that David is there for him the last 24 hours...
I like to support my Mom and Pop shops as much as I can. Here's my haul. (The glitter watercolor crayons are for my niece and nephew.) My tape stash is getting low and I found a few new gems at the store for my class stash.
This is my 93 year old Aunt Sis. The photo was taken by my Uncle Joe Runci (her brother.) Sis used to make and sell flower arrangements for many, many years. Like me, she was a night owl. She'd stay up late working on her flowers that she'd sell at shows on the weekend.
I never saw this photo until last night and went nuts when I saw it. My Aunt said I could have it and it's definitely something I will always treasure...
Mom and I also visited The Barnes, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Kreeger and the Phillips Collection. Ill have posts on those soon. I took a boatload of photos and left inspired.
I am teaching four new workshops at Maria's studio
in Fremont, CA June 8-10th (classes are open
to all.) I am very excited about the new ideas that these workshops will
generate over the weekend as I have been planning these workshops for quite some time now.
The Palette Book
Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
followed by
Lust for Life: Art and Transformation
3 to 7 p.m.
Conversations: A Visual Travelogue
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A Journal Bundle
Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
After the last class each day, you are welcome to stay and work in your
journal. We often go out to dinner (and bring it back) and spend a
couple of hours after class in each other's company while we talk and
work in our journals. I will also have a small amount of goodies for sale. We may be adding something after Sunday's workshop (it's still up in the air.)
These fresh,
new workshops 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 something completely unique to you.
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 Fremont, CA 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.
Friday, June 8th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Palette Journal
This is a workshop in letting go and giving yourself permission to do so. I've been on a quest to save wasted paint for quite some time now. How can we take our love of acrylics, color, collage and our palettes and transform them into something new?
What if you combined your passion for paint and paper and turn our palette into a working journal?
We'll create a user friendly, simple journal made from scratch. We'll then work quickly and start to prep our pages. Learn how to let go on the page as you transform this one of a kind creation into something unique and completely your own.
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, permanent black ink pad (only if you have one), 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.)
followed by
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Lust for Life: Art and Transformation
This workshop is about transformation. How do we push ourselves out of our comfort zone to become better artists? How do we learn to see, glean ideas and create pages that are uniquely our own?
You will learn new layering, composition, design, how to push past creative block, lettering, color theory and more. I will reach deep into my current art toolbox of tips, tricks and techniques. There's no holding back in this workshop.
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, permanent black ink pad (only if you have one), 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.)
Saturday, June 9th 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Conversations: A Visual Travelogue We'll begin this workshop by creating a simple no-stitch journal (you get to choose the size!) After assembling your book, we'll dive head first into layers of paint, paper and pen. This little book will capture your heart and creative spirit. You'll have the pages full in no time (there's a good chance that you may finish the collage and painting part in the workshop depending upon the size book you choose to make.) (Please note that the pages above are a work in progress as I plan on finishing it while on the road traveling East in search of Van Gogh.) What I love most about this book is how travel friendly it is. You'll be bringing it to the coffee shop, on road trips and beyond. It's a new friend that you won't want to leave your side.
Sunday, June 10th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Journal Bundle: Altered Books Revised and Revisited
Every journal that I make, I try to make in a way that is different than the ones I've made before. I love altering books and transforming them into something new. In this unique and personal art journal workshop, we'll take one of my favorite structures to create a unique journal made from found books. Learn color, composition, layering and more as you create truly original pages unlike any other.
Supply list: 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, permanent black ink pad (only if you have one), 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.)
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