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  • Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 4

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    Another terrific bundle of creative videos from Nathalie's Creative JumpStart.  The theme for Vol. 4 from 2018 is Now We’re Cooking: Mixed Media Art Recipes.  My particular segment is titled:  Let's Have TakeOut.  Ha!  Clever of me, right?  It's about subtractive stenciling.  Loved making the video, some samples from it are shown above.  

    Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 4 is the fourth collection of CJS video lessons from the archives. You will receive links to 12 downloadable video lessons from Creative JumpStart 2018. This collection includes project and technique based lessons from 12 unique and super talented mixed media artists. Download the lessons to your library and enjoy learning at your own pace from a diverse group of Creative JumpStart classics. This collection is just $9.99 and available immediately. Get ready to JumpStart YOUR Creativity! Learn more and read a description of the lessons HERE

    It's a good time to scoop up this deal, especially if you missed it back in 2018.  

    Here is a list of the 12 artists and their lesson included in this collection:

    • Nat Kalbach: The Secret Ingredient
    • Mystele Kirkeeng: A Recipe for Play
    • Catherine Scanlon: Traced Flower Painting
    • Marsha Valk: Sole Picasso
    • Diana Trout: Spice of Life
    • Sandra Evertson: Hot Glue Cooking
    • Pam Carriker: Mixed Media Angels
    • Birgit Koopsen: A Delicious Little Hors D’oeuvre
    • Rae Missigman: A Recipe for Color and Resist
    • Michelle Ward: Let’s Have Take Out!
    • Gwen Lafleur: Collage Papers
    • Jen Crossley: Metal Etched Book

    And here is a peek at the projects included in this bundle:

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  • Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 3!

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    Another bundle bargain from Nathalie's Studio:  Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 3 is the third collection of CJS video lessons from the archives. You will receive links to 12 downloadable video lessons from Creative JumpStart 2017. This collection includes project and technique based lessons from 12 unique and super talented mixed media artists. Download the lessons to your library and enjoy learning at your own pace from a diverse group of Creative JumpStart classics.

    The theme for 2017 was Mix/Match/Master and I enjoyed the assignment – sneak peek above.  

    This collection is just $9.99 and available immediately. Get ready to JumpStart YOUR Creativity!

    Learn more, read a description of the lessons, and sign up HERE

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  • Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 2!!

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    My friend Nathalie is at it again – presenting a bundle of creative mini workshops, revisiting some projects that were revealed in 2016.  Here's a chance to "jump" back in with her special offer.  Best of Creative JumpStart Vol. 2 is another great collection of CJS video lessons from the archives. You will receive links to 12 downloadable video lessons from Creative JumpStart 2016. This collection includes project and technique based lessons from 12 different talented mixed media artists. Download the lessons to your library and enjoy learning at your own pace from a diverse group of Creative JumpStart classics. This collection is just $9.99 and available immediately. Get ready to JumpStart YOUR Creativity!

    My assignment was Matisse + Spray Paint.  Twist my arm, right?  Had a blast making my first ever video.  Learn more, read a description of the lessons, and sign up HERE

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  • Special Announcement – Creative JumpStart 2018

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    I'm excited to announce that I'll be participating as an artist in Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2018, run for the 7th time by Nathalie Kalbach. If you're not familiar with CJS, it's a one-of-a-kind online event to kick your creativity into high gear in January 2018. 

    Learn techniques, discover new materials, and connect with other artists and crafters. 

    Throughout January participants get access to 31 downloadable videos from 31 featured artists. I'm proud to be one of those artists, called “JumpStarters.” See for yourself:

    Announcing Creative JumpStart 2018 – CJS18 from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

     

    Head on over to Nathalie's site to sign up and for more details: HERE

    You get 31 Downloadable videos – over 6 hours of unique content –  for just $40 (USD) if you sign up by November 29 11:59 pm EST, 2017. Afterwards it will be $45 (USD) until December 31st, 2017 before it goes to its normal sale price of $50 (USD). 

    So what are you waiting for? Sign up here at CJS: HERE

     

  • I’m up!

    Today it's my turn to share a video lesson for Nathalie's Creative JumpStart.  Have you joined in?  It's been a fun month of learning all kinds of tricks and techniques.  You can sign up anytime, click HERE.

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  • silver linings seeker

    On the newsstands now or very soon, the Jan/Feb Somerset Studio – with my article: Silver Linings.  Made with gelli prints that were painted back in October 2013, I decided to finally USE THEM as they were in peril of being pitched.  Pages are stitched together – a tip I got from my friend Julie Prichard in one of her online classes.  I'm a Silver Lining seeker – trying to see the good in every situation, no matter how difficult.  Quotes of affirmation, collected over time, now reside in this new journal.  See the article for more about the process.

     

    Michelle Ward Silver Linings Journal

     

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    Don't miss out on the early registration discount for CreativeJumpStart2017.  Offer good through the ball drop on Saturday night.  Join in for a full month of creativity videos and giveaways – from 27 artists.  Last year was so much fun – my first time as a presenter. Happy to be back again.  Come along!!

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  • CLS 2017 sneak peek

    Have you signed up for Creative JumpStart yet?  You can still get an early registration discount of $45 until the end of December. (Regular pricing of $50 on 1/1/17) Why not get enrolled now, before the ramped up activities of the holidays?  Sign up and and sit back, knowing that throughout January you can re-motivate your creativity on a daily basis with videos by 27 artists.  Treat yourself!  Click HERE.

    Here's a sneak peek of the supplies I use for my project video.  Debris from your table will work!

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  • visual interview

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    My friend Nathalie, host of Creative JumpStart, has prepared a video that is a visual interview.  She asked the questions, I sent her graphics for my answers.  I love this kind of interview.  Check it out.  You can sign up for a month of motivational tutorials from 27 artists, to get you plugged in to making cool stuff HERE.  I hope you'll join us!  

     

    A Visual Interview with Michelle Ward from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

     

    When you get to the end of the video it will show you some of the other interviews that have been posted so far – click on those too. Super fun!

     

    MW CJS What Inspires You

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    MW CJS Who is your favorite Master Artist

    MW CJS What did you want to be

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  • Creative JumpStart 2017 – registration discount today! Plus Stencil sale Monday!

     

    I'm excited to announce that I'll be a participating artist for Creative JumpStart (CJS) 2017, hosted for the 6th year by Nathalie Kalbach. If you're not familiar with CJS, it's a one-of-a-kind online event to kick your creativity into high gear in January 2017. 

    Learn techniques, discover new materials, and connect with other artists and crafters. 

    Throughout January participants get access to 27 downloadable videos from 27 featured artists. I'm proud to be one of those artists, called “JumpStarters.” See for yourself:

    Announcing Creative JumpStart 2017 – CJS17 from Nathalie Kalbach on Vimeo.

     

    Head on over to Nathalie's site to sign up and to learn more details:

    Nathalie's Studio - Creative Jumpstart 2017

    If you sign up before November 30th (11:59 pm EST 2016) the cost is only $40.

    Afterwards it will be $45 until December 31st, 2016 before it goes to its regular price of $50.  

    Treat yourself and jumpstart your creativity for the new year – a full month of inspiring posts to get you plugged in to making art!

    I participated last year – with my first video!  It was super fun to see how each jumpstart artist interpreted the prompt of the theme, and I learned a lot of really fun techniques (from artists I knew and artists who were knew-to-me) and it definitely got me motivated for the new year.  This will be my second year, and only my second video - I know!  I'm a dinosaur….eventually video-making will become more of a habit…I hope!  I am grateful to my friend Nathalie who pushed me out of my comfort zone to make these videos.  

    I love the theme for 2017 – MIX, MATCH, & MASTER and I have translated it with a quick and easy project that everyone should try!

    So what are you waiting for? Sign up here at: 

    Nathalie's Studio – Creative Jumpstart 2017

    Chime in below if you are coming along for the ride and we will get excited together!

     

    AND……….if you're a cyber shopper (who isn't?)  Stencil Girl Products has deals all day long TODAY. 

    Stencil savings up to 35% on my SGP designs!

    Official shopping details: www.stencilgirlproducts.com

    Save 25% off all* stencils  Use code: cyber25 
    Monday, November 28, 2016 from midnight until 11:59 a.m. CST (Central Standard Time)
    PLUS 10% discount when you buy 6 stencils of the same size!
    AND orders over $100 get a FREE large stencil of Mary Beth's choice!
    SHOP for my designs HERE.

    Save 20% off all* stencils Use code: cyber20 Monday, November 28, 2016
    from noon until 11:59 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time)
    PLUS 10% discount when you buy 6 stencils of the same size!
    AND orders over $100 get a FREE large stencil of Mary Beth's choice!
    SHOP for my designs HERE.

    Lots of really amazing designs at Stencil Girl Products – stock up for yourself, and double up to get some gifts!

    MW SGP CYBER MONDAY SALE

     

  • classes

    Oh my…it's been a while since I blogged.  A sign that's it has been a busy and fun summer! Can't believe it's September already. Fallon will be starting at Rutgers next week.  I love the beginning of a school year, even it if doesn't have a direct impact on my personal daily life anymore (packing lunches, driving carpool, monitoring homework….)  However, I always regard this time period as a chance to start anew.  Three quarters of 2016 is over but we still can view this month as returning students do, with sharpened pencils and fresh perspective. Shake off unfinished projects, clear off the table, open your mind, and begin learning something new.  Change of season, change of routine.  That's what September means to me – although I do try to hang on to the last pleasures of summer a little longer.

    My next two classes will be at Pratt in NYC.  See my WORKSHOPS page for the particulars.  Hope you'll come!!

    Michelle Ward Pratt Fall 2016

     

    I had two terrific classes at The Ink Pad last month.  It's always such a treat to see how the artists interpret the projects.  I always leave feeling so energized and motivated when I see the magic of creativity at work.  Thanks for joining me!

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    I'm off to float around the pool again while catching up on my reading.  Have a great holiday weekend!