Art Vacation Week with Mom

My Cutie Patootie Mom painting the flowers!

Mother/Daughter time never gets old.

I told my Dad I was kidnapping her.....

I had the best vacation week ever with my Mom last week.

The first day we went to the Maine State Music Theatre  and I got to see my very ALL TIME FAVORITE movie

as a play...what would that be? "The Wizard Of OZ" of course. 

Our week was all playtime and sunsets!

Swimming, kayaking,  lunch out everyday, and even had cheesecake for breakfast!

The biggest part of the week was spent painting and creating and here's what we did. 

Day 1 - Brought out the alcohol inks and she painted a gorgeous hummingbird in Masterpieces Hard Core Art  panels.

Day 2 - Painted on Silk Scarves. Now neither one of us had done this before, so it was experiment time for us both. Fun trying different options like Jacquard Dynaflow paints, Alcohol Inks, and even Brusho. Super fun results. I am planning to experiment more and do a class in the future. 

Day 3- We got my Resin out and I made some Maine Lobster Jewelry from the shells.

Day 4  She painted this lovely bouquet that my wonderful neighbor gave us along with some
           fresh garden cucumbers and tomatoes! ( I know right, lucky!!) 

Day 5 - I filmed her painting one of her photographs from Acadia Maine over at the Bluff House Inn.
           (We get a really good deal since my Brother and his wife are the Inns owners!) 

Now that my vacation is over I'm back to working on my Online courses and just finished up August in time!

I'm super excited.......What's it about you ask? 

Shimmer colors!!! 

Ok, so how many of you are seeing all of these gorgeous alcohol inks with shimmer or sparkles? If you have been following me you know that I am a debt free simple living artist and although I don't mind spending money on things I really love, I do like to repurpose things that I already have to save.

Shimmer inks - you know you want to try them!
I'll show you how you can easily create your own shimmer colors in a number of mediums that you probably already have hanging around. We will practice, play and explore a few options and we will finish up this beautiful shell project at the end. 

I've also added 2 more PFD's that you can print off to create some more shells. 

Want to learn more about the Collage on wooden birch panels check out my Artist friend  Jane Monteith's Online Courses! You may also like to see our fun resin Youtube Collab. 

Thankful to have you here!

Kellie X

Alcohol Ink Tips and Tricks on tile

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Alcohol Ink Tips and Tricks on tile with Kellie Chasse

Hi Everyone, it's Tuesday so that means I have another  #tuesdayvideo over on my youtube channel.

This one is an easy demo and my dog Primm gets to make her cameo appearance!

Check out this easy tile project with Alcohol ink, you can wipe it off and start over on again on tiles so I find them a great way to practice dry time with Alcohol Inks. We'll create some little leaves and dots using Ranger Alcohol Ink along with the Blending Solution. Blending solution will help the inks stay wet longer.

This is a Wet in Wet Quick and fun practice tutorial and technique on how to create with Alcohol Ink.

I mentioned in the video my new Birch Tree Skillshare Course is now LIVE.

Don't forget the Alcohol Ink Art Conference May 5th, find out more details!

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Alcohol Ink Pansy Flower Techniques and Tips Using A Chameleon Blender Pen

Happy Tuesday Artsy Peeps!

(Peeps...I am a candy freak! Don't you love Peeps - Easter is coming and I spotted them at the store, YUM) 

Anyways candy off the brain I'm trying to behave - This weeks Tuesday's video is up on Youtube! So head over to check it out the alcohol ink version of last weeks watercolor pansy and bring your yupo paper.  Make sure to leave me a comment letting me know you stopped by my channel!

I will go over a few Techniques and Tips and we will be using a Chameleon blender pen for easy and quick results in creating this super cute Alcohol Ink Pansy Flower painting. 

You can snag the FREE PRINTABLE SKETCH HERE.  

**If you are already on my mailing list you will receive the Pansy PDF via email. Feel free to send me a note if you miss it.

PURCHASE PRODUCTS featured in today's video:

Legion Paper Translucent Yupo
Pinata Exciter Kit
Chameleon Blender Pen

When you have finished your project, I would love to see it so tag me and I may share your art on my social page as a featured art piece: @KellieChasse_FineArt!

One more thing....Check out a sneak peek on my instagram page for a new and exciting Resin technique that I hope to share with you all very soon in a new course.  (leave me a comment - would love to know what you think). 

Have a great Tuesday! ;) 

Happy Painting,
Kell

Other Classes I am teaching on Skillshare!

Creating Fashionable Resin Jewelry for Beginners - Pendant and Earrings

Resin Art - Acrylic, Alcohol Ink & Mixed Media Painting with Resin Create Zen Art

Watercolor Art Lake Scene with Birds - Paint Step by Step

Alcohol Ink and Resin DIY Projects Drink Coasters and Knobs!

Alcohol Ink Abstract Play and Loosen Up Your Art with Air, Canned Air and an Air Brush

Alcohol Ink Art and Resin - Painting on Glass

How to Paint A Watercolor Pansy Flower

In this weeks Youtube Demo video I wanted to see if I could paint the same painting first using Watercolor then Alcohol Inks. This week I started with the Watercolor Demo and next Tuesday will be the Alcohol ink Version...so stayed tuned.

I'll have a link for you to grab the sketch print if you want to give it a go!

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If you are already a subscriber - check your email, I sent out the PDF to you all yesterday. (Smiles)

First we will start out using just a light wash for the project and then we gradually add the darker values and details at the end. One of the biggest mistakes I see students make is to try to get the details in too soon. So take your time, block in your colors and paint along with me. You can watch the full tutorial on my youtube channel (link below).

If you do one yourself I would love to see it and  I may share on my social page as a featured art piece. So make sure to tag me on instagram or facebook @KellieChasse_FineArt!

You can see the FULL Tutorial on my Youtube Channel!

PURCHASE products featured in today's video and check out the Special Launch Price  on the New Resin Coaster Course.

I just want to say THANK YOU so much for supporting me by purchasing my online courses. It helps me continue to keep making all of these FREE video's for you! If you haven't yet tried an online course you can check them out here: ONLINE COURSES

Painting an Apple with Alcohol Ink - New Tuesday Video!

Painting An Apple with Alcohol Inks

       

Today's Creating with Kellie Youtube Demo Video is about creating a more realistic looking painting with Alcohol Inks. Yes you can do it with just a brush and a few colors of ink on either Yupo Paper or Glossy Photo Paper. 

In my video tutorial (link below) I will be using Yupo Paper and Pinata Inks by Jacquard and I'll also show you the finished results for a second Apple on Glossy card stock paper by Adirondack by Tim Holtz. I was very pleased and surprised with the finished results on the glossy card stock.

View or PURCHASE products featured in today's video.

Head over to my Youtube channel to watch the full Video:  "Alcohol Ink Apple DEMO" 

And if you missed the New Course "Alcohol Ink and Resin DIY Projects - Drink Coasters, 

and Knobs you can still sign up for the SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE!

Happy Painting ~ Kellie

Coming Soon! Alcohol Ink and Resin DIY Projects Drink Coasters and Knobs Online Course

Alcohol Ink and Resin DIY Projects Drink Coasters and Knobs!
Finishing up the final details before the course go's LIVE.

Sign up here for the SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE COUPON!

I'll give you the secret to creating this super cool DIY unique Drink Coasters and Unique one of a kind Art knobs for your cabinets, dressers, and more!

This is a short Project Based course for 3 quick and easy results.

This course is all about PLAY, and is less structured than my other step by classes.  Alcohol Ink is also a great medium to help more detailed artists loosen up and create some wonderful projects with Resin.

I'll show you some really easy ways to create this super cool abstract  coasters a few ways and we'll then create some DIY fantastic and unquie one of a kind knobs that can be used on your cabinets, drawers, or anywhere you want to jazz up! We'll cover each project step by step. Each and every piece you create will be different than mine. This is a personal journey to create , and your pieces will have your stamp on it or your own Art Expression.

The key is to play and test things out without fear. You'll notice I just go with the flow when creating these. Let go of your perfectionism in this class and say I CAN do this!

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Watercolor Whimsical Feather Tutorial by Kellie Chasse

Good Morning Artists!

It's another cold sunny day in Maine this morning. Today we had our first ever Alcohol Ink Conference of 2018 with over 8 fabulous instructors and I'm still on cloud nine!  If you want to learn more about it you can check it !

I wanted to share Tuesday's Youtube Video with you. It's a Full FREE watercolor tutorial of a Whimsical Feather. Would love to see your results so tag me on facebook @kellielynnart or instagram  when you have completed it! It's a quick, fun, and easy tutorial! 

Experiment with different colors and let go and have fun.  I'll cover all the materials with you and you can watch this in real time.

Watercolor Whimsical Feather Tutorial. 

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Happy Painting!

Kellie

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Alcohol Ink and Resin Jewelry - Violet Flower Bracelet

I had a request for a commission pair of earrings from a client. This was a gift and the person loves flowers, especially anything purple, and they really wanted a violet or pansy.
I video taped most of my process not on the earrings but on the single bracelet. You can watch it on my Youtube Channel. I'll be posting a link to the video below.

 

I am always up for the challenge and once I got started it was fun to expand on the original plan.

It took a few tries to get the shape down with the resin and get a feel for how the inks would move with and without heat. I worked with Snow Cap Alcohol Ink to start for the base. It's a mixative and I added it to the Clear Art Resin to tint it.

I found these lovely little Adjustable Bracelets online and they had just arrived, so I made a few of these. I'll be posting a few more as the first 2 batches have sold. You will be able to find them in my etsy shop soon. 

I also found these cute little charms that I'm thinking on adding to my next batch of bracelet!
They have all kind of little options. This pack of 100 had butterflies, lots of sea themed charms like mermaids, shells, suns, elephants, owls, keys and more.




















I also wanted to share the great little starter Jewelry Kit that has a lot of what I needed to start making simple jewelry pieces.

And if you want to know a bit more about Resin Jewelry you may like to take a look at my Lifetime Access, go at your own pace: Full Online Jewelry Resin Course - I have a  SPECIAL YOUTUBE Coupon 75% OFF on UDemy just for you!  You can also watch a few Free Previews before signing up.

Watch the Video Here!

Watch this easy Alcohol Ink and other mixed media tutorial on HOW TO CREATE these sweet Violet Bracelets using open bezels and Art Resin.   Really hope you enjoyed the Video - Please hit that subscribe and like button to see more. You can also find more items links under the comment section on the youtube comments page.

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Artist Tip: Matting and Packaging Art Prints

How I Mat and Package my Art and Prints

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving, are you eating leftover pumpkin pie for breakfast like me? It's Black Friday today and since the Holiday Season is now upon us I thought I would share a quick Artist Tip with you! 

I remember when I first started to purchase mats for my work I was having them cut by a professional framer and they were like $12+ dollars each time, and this was for the small 8x10" size. 

As a simple living, debt free artist I'm always trying to find deals and came across these lovely little Mat Kits. They come in a standard 8x10" or 11x14" Size that will fit your 5x7" or 8x10" Prints.  In the video below I'll cover where I purchase them and how easy it is to package up your prints to mail.

I also found some Gold Autographed copy stickers that I add to the prints that I've personally signed.

Subscribe and Check out the Video below and if you watch it on my Youtube channel you can access all the links for the materials I used in the video:

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Prints - Quick Tutorial on downloading an image to Fine Art America

MAKE PRINTS of your Art work!

Did this short clip for my online students but thought a few of you may be interested as well.

New Artists as well as those of us that don't want the hassle. This is a quick and easy way to start selling your prints. I use Fine Art America for my larger prints. All you need to do is download your image and they will print, invoice, ship etc....to your customer. You can also purchase your own items at wholesale (still a bit high) and have them shipped directly to your customer.

If you take the course don't forget about the Contest that's happening on Oct 15th. Finish the course 100% and email me your finished piece by that date and get entered in to have your chance at winning a $10 Amazon gift card. :)


Make sure to tag me on instagram if you try one @kelliechasse_fineart !

See more Alcohol Ink and Resin Videos:
Using Foil Pens:
Resin on Liquid Art panels:
Alcohol Ink Course - Sunflower/Lilac:
Making Resin Jewelry:
Home Made Blending Solution:
Air Brush and Alcohol Ink on tile:
Alcohol Ink Jewelry Course:

The Items I used in this one:
1. Yupo Paper
2. Alcohol Inks
    (colors Cloudy Blue and Sunshine yellow.)

Missed the Lilac/Sunflower course, here's a coupon to get started for $10:

Also a Contributor to the Alcohol Ink Art Society - loads of AI info on there - Check it out.
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Student Using my Peacock Feather Tips - Painting by Amanda Hammill

 by Amanda Hammill

"Think I'm gonna call this guy 'Done'. He's morphed so many times, I think my luck has run out...next thing I know the only way to recover from my continuous edits will be to make him a rooster!

 Inspired by @kelliechasse_fineart - thanks Kellie for your tips!" 

I am so blow away by this fabulous work from my Online Student. 

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely finished piece Amanda.

I love it when I get messages like this!

Very thankful for all of my students and I really appreciate sharing their work and honored that these classes, videos, and tips are helping you all create your own lovely art pieces. 

Please help me spread the word and share - When you create something using my techniques or take a Class, it would mean the world to me if you would please credit my work and techniques by tagging it with #kcfacourse or @kelliechasse_fineart  

You can read more about creating Peacock Feathers in this past Blog Post: Peacock Tips  plus there is a short Demo Video!

KEEP ON PAINTING, CREATING and SHARING!  

XOXO

Kellie

New Summer Birch Tree Course Coming soon!