Walk into an imaginative world with artist Danielle Donaldson and experiment with watercolor pencils and recycled material You will learn how to create a cohesive collage and whimsical drawings.
This adapted excerpt from Danielle Donaldson’s new book The Art of Creative Watercolor: Inspiration & Techniques for Imaginative Drawing and Painting shows how to make Inspiration Blocks, a collection of paper and fabric scraps sewn together that serves as a catalyst for mixed-media art.
Les il·lustracions de Danielle Donaldson són interessants i boniques, a més d'imaginatives i suggerents. Ens agraden molt els seus peronatges il·lustrats.
Combining stencils with watercolor allows you to create a variety of compositions. Try it out in this tutorial from our Artist of the Month, Danielle Donaldson!
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Water-color painting can lead to fun compositions, but the process can sometimes be challenging. This video workshop will teach you how to create visual tension and fix areas that might need a little bit more attention.
Les il·lustracions de Danielle Donaldson són interessants i boniques, a més d'imaginatives i suggerents. Ens agraden molt els seus pero...
Embracing the creative process in all she does and with each story she tells through mixed-media art and illustration.
Our new studio is waiting for you and we have opened up a few more spots for our one day watercolor and mixed media workshop with Danielle Donaldson. Come
Danielle Donaldson is an artist, author and educator renowned for her use of complex color palettes and delicately drawn details. Her work incorporates an imaginative array of subjects…
Embracing the creative process in all she does and with each story she tells through mixed-media art and illustration.
Embracing the creative process in all she does and with each story she tells through mixed-media art and illustration.
All Things Serene and Centered with Danielle Donaldson Oct.14th-16th,2016 Wacky Nut Farm Bainbridge Island, WA *SOLD OUT* Workshop Details During our time together, we will practice building rainbow-sized watercolor palettes with magical results. With our newly acquired color confidence under our belts, we will develop our illustrative skills by working small and imagining BIG. We'll also spend time taking bits and pieces of patterned paper, ribbon and old book pages to create one of my signature story blocks that will serve as our inspiration piece to illustrate pale indigo bears, rainbow-colored penguins, salmon-hued seals and lovely narwhals. We'll add a thoughtful little story and you'll take home a beautiful, matted mixed-media illustration that tells the story of your everyday with color, words, bitty illustrations and lots of layers. In this 2+ day workshop, you'll learn basic watercolor washes (learning the tools of the trade), mixing BIG, harmonious watercolor palettes, illustrative sketching, imaginative small-scale drawing, and combining watercolor into mixed-media pieces, sewing paper and other ephemera. To learn more about Danielle and her work, please visit http://danielledonaldson.com schedule~ Friday 4-7ish pm We will gather Friday late afternoon at the beautiful Wacky Nut Farm for a meet and greet, wine and cheese social hour. Let's get to know each other a bit before we delve into our creative endeavors. After dinner, we'll have a short creative lesson from Danielle. Saturday~ 10-1pm workshop 1-2 pm lunch 2-5 pm workshop Sunday~ 10-1 pm workshop 1-2 pm lunch 2-4pm workshop What's included ~ The price for this unique and intimate workshop is $475. The workshop fee includes: * 2+ days of art workshops with Danielle * wine and cheese welcome + dinner Friday night * delicious homemade lunch Saturday and Sunday * support and creative guidance * extra studio time at night if desired * a beautiful, peaceful setting with walking trails, gardens and beaches close by. *Lodging is not included in the retreat price. The guest house at Wacky Nut Farm has 2 gorgeous bedrooms with a queen size bed each, as well as a deluxe bunk room that sleeps 2 very comfortably. Each room has their own bathroom!! These rent for $125 and $75 a night respectively. First come first serve. Upon registering, please email me if you'd like to rent a room at the farm. They are giving us special workshop rates and I encourage you to take advantage of this offer. The guest house is beautiful! First come, first serve. Please email me upon registering to reserve a room. **All guest rooms are sold out ** * Due to the small nature of my retreats, please understand that once enrolled, payment will be non-refundable. You may transfer your spot to someone else if you wish. *If you would like to set up a payment plan, please email me and we can make that happen. I'm here to answer any questions you may have. Drop me a line anytime! [email protected] 206-999-9189 Sincerely, Serena
I'm so excited to announce that the very talented Danielle Donaldson will be coming to the studio this May to teach her CREATIVEgirl Workshop! During this 3 day workshop you will learn how to change
Les il·lustracions de Danielle Donaldson són interessants i boniques, a més d'imaginatives i suggerents. Ens agraden molt els seus peronatges il·lustrats.
[Watercolour girls I painted at Six Breaths Retreat with Danielle Donaldson. Flat originals available for sale - message me at [email protected]] It has been a full and creative early summer. In June I went to the Six Breaths Art Retreat in Victoria. I learned watercolour techniques from Danielle Donaldson and fell in love with the simplicity and ease of her process. It felt so light and free to create in this medium and I know it's going to find its way into my repertoire. I had great chats with Danielle about business, process, selling, social media and a few good laughs about her rustic Canadian experience (she's American). She's one awesome and talented woman and I feel like I walked away with a clear sense of the simplicity that's possible in art, and a whole lot of creative inspiration. [Learning from Danielle Donaldson at Six Breaths Art Retreat] I spent a second inspiring day painting acrylic abstracts in the beautiful outdoors with Victoria artist Blu Smith. We painted large and bold. It was in stark contrast to how I'd spent the previous day painting small and delicate and feminine. His process was about creating from intuitive shapes. It was great to see how much I opened up and relaxed throughout the day and by the end I was creating beautiful abstracts that I really loved, and using my own colour palette and instincts. I was really amazed how different everyone's work was. It was inspiring. [Learning from Blu Smith at Six Breaths Art Retreat. Flat acrylic abstracts I painted at retreat available for sale - message me at [email protected]] I loved the experience of this retreat. I surrendered any expectations and showed up to play. I met an awesome group of women. I made art. I relaxed. And we were at Sleeping Dog Farm just outside Victoria which is a beautiful peaceful working farm. It was like being suspended in time along a quiet country road, right out of a novel. We were all incredibly nourished by the delicious vegan and gluten free meals and the morning yoga. It was all I needed. Thank you Poppet Creative for a fantastic weekend! SOLO TRIP After the retreat I stayed on in Victoria for a few days & reconnected with my younger traveler self. I stayed in this hostel and went everywhere on foot. I ate my way through the city at gluten-free spots (which are abundant in Victoria – Bubby Rose's Bakery & Cafe was my fave). I explored beautiful neighbourhoods and beaches. I journalled. I went to Sapphire Day Spa for an ayurvedic treatment. And I faced down my fear of water on a zodiac boat out on the open waters. I saw about 40 Orca whales which was magical and humbling. [Exploring Market Square / Journalling in my beautiful notebook by Papaya Art + fave artist Anahata Katkin / "Fearless" mantra I wrote on my arm set against tote bag with my painting reproduced on it (buy one here) / walking and more walking] I think we all need moments to reconnect with ourselves and step away from the daily grind. I came back from this short trip renewed and grounded and it was a really good reminder just how far we can come back to ourselves over a few short days if we give ourselves the space and time. With love, Ginger
Embracing the creative process in all she does and with each story she tells through mixed-media art and illustration.
