The first of 3 Super Fun Mixed Media Workshops with Lynn and John Whipple was today. I was planning to get some work done at the shop, but just couldn't resist when Lynn suggested I stay and play....
We tried lots of messy techniques - layers built up and wiped away. More layers added. Ouey, gooey. Painting and drawing and smudging, oh my! Lynn's sewing machine was loaded with cheery red thread. Zig-zaggy red thread!
Some of the people in the class are accomplished artists, but they stretched to learn something new, too. That was encouraging for a novice like me.
John kept telling us to be fearless...work fast and loose...
At one point I was almost ready to sneak out the door and mumble that I had something to do at FOUND... but I kept adding more layers, then sanding them down and remembering that the process of exploring something new is more important than the actual product. It's good for me to get out of the routine and leap without knowing where I'll land.
In the end, I had lots of fun playing. But I think I'll go back to being the finder at FOUND!
Happy regards,
Mary