Classic Amy Joanne

One would think as a full-time Artist that it is all brushes, paints and creative fun……but there is a lot of background ‘stuff’ that needs to be taken care of too.  So when I finally get to play with my brushes, paint, pencils and my creative thoughts ~ it still is a treat and I enjoy every moment I can escape.

For me…..I need a clear mind that everything is taken care of before I can truly play, relax and enjoy creating.  This piece ‘Blue Autumn’ was one of the first pieces I actually spent creating for enjoyment….it was not hurried ~ created not to entertain but to enjoy the process.

When I finally relaxed and realized this myself…….I enjoyed the process even more.

Lovin’ this basket tray from Antique Farmhouse, it creates a homespun feel by adding  plaid material as trim and the basket itself adds texture.  The piece could be used for serving your guests or displayed on a wall or even a centerpiece to your table setting.  My friend Sheila Landry cut the ‘wood insert’ surface ~ making it a unique creative surface.

Have your own basket tray and need an insert?  Contact Sheila thru www.tolepaintingdesigns.com ~ she will be happy to provide!

Living in a tiny cottage, a useful item is a must, decorative is a bonus!

Lately I have been focusing on teaching to learn skills other than just to entertain,  my favorite kind of teaching. We have a fun line up of classes at our local Community Art Center click here if you would like to save the dates to your calendar!

Or ~ gather a group of friends and contact me to schedule a date and time in your area!  (travel expense beyond 50 miles of Tamaqua PA).

‘Blue Autumn‘ classes will begin on May 22, 2019 and will run monthly over a 4 month period.  Both day and evening times available.  RSVP by April 22.

This series of monthly classes are called ‘The Pencilers and The Peddler‘.  One project completed over several months.

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To far away to join us?…..the pattern is available to you.  Simply email your request to classicamyjoanne@gmail.com.  Mention this blog post and receive $2.00 off THIS pattern until May 22, 2019.

Check out the ‘shop’ tab – click here to check out many other patterns too ~ Classic Chalk Art, Colored Pencil, Acrylic and Sculpting!

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 this year is filled with possibilities!

A few more new Classes on the Calendar are ~ ‘Paint & Pencil’.  This series of classes will run monthly.   Each month a new piece! A place to learn techniques using acrylic paint and colored pencil on a 5×7 surface suitable for framing…..or join us to learn a few other ideas to use your Art!  Classes begin in August!

And also new to the class line up is a Weekend Workshop called ‘Building Character‘.  We will create a 24 x 24 wood canvas in acrylics and colored pencil.  Including ‘Matilda’ and ‘Santa’ to start us off in 2019!

And coming soon as a treat to blog followers and fellow creatives ~ a project a month with a free pattern, how-to and a video or two ~ right here on the blog!  Gather a few vintage recipe cards (not your family heirlooms), index cards or manilla tags ~ hoping to get started soon!  We will share thru #hashtags! More info to come…..

#recipecardproject

And don’t forget about our Retreat Weekend July 19, 20, 21.  Once registration is received you will receive a confirmation email.  Prep work and information will be provided the beginning of May.  Grab a Bestie and join us!

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Pick up a Brush and Pencil….add Art to your life. It makes a difference, wait till you see!  Join the journey and discover something new about yourself!

Let’s get started…..see you on May 22 to create ‘Blue Autumn’ !

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Coming Soon ~ #recipecardproject, Vintage & Walmart, Spring Robin Curated Vignette, Farmhouse Chalk Art, When a Best Friend Asks and Shop Cottage Classics~Building a Booth!