New system for my gouache paints

 

Pinkie - original on wood 4x4

I needed a new system for my gouache paints. It was a mess and I was spending way to much time hunting and searching for a color. I found this cart with dividers and pencil cups as well on amazon.

When I tell you a cart is always the answer for art supply needs, it's the truth. Always.

*amazon links are affiliate links where I earn a small percentage at no cost to you

Transformation - original 11x14 on canvas

If you didn't catch my reel over on instagram, head over and get a peek into my process on this painting.

New cardboard originals

 When I am just wanting to let loose with my art, I turn to cardboard. It's readily available and I feel open and unintimidated in fear to "mess it up".

I used acrylic paint, black stabilo marks all pencil, and cray pas oil pastels. 

They are now listed in my big cartel shop! don't forget to add code CHRISTMAS15 to save 15% now to the end of the year.

 Pink, blue, orange Cheetah for this happy Friday......🐆🌸🦋🌧🌷

This is one of 4 lessons in Safari.....an online illustration course. Ps this course is FREE for December patrons (messy inner child tier) class begins January 8th.

You can also register for $49 for regular registration 

We will also be doing a Rhino and Wildebeest!

new Christmas washi tape!

 I have a new washi tape available in my etsy shop!

A Drift

 What do you call a group of Zebras? A Dazzle

What do you call a group of Giraffes? a Tower

What do you call a group of Rhinos? a crash

What do you call a group of snow babies? A drift.

Well, ok I may have made that last one up!

I have been in a flurry working on these cuties....

And they are finally here!!

Christmas on Patreon

 We are celebrating big time over on my Patreon for Christmas! AND if you become a new member in the month of December, I'll send you an original snowman like the ones below plus some cute stickers!

Here is the lineup for the Patreon lessons:

Supply Seeker $5 tier:

Wispy Trees

delicate cutie using the same brush as above.

Holiday Sale in my shops!!

Happy Thanksgiving !! I am so thankful for each and every one of you who are drawn to and support my art. Creating art is such a gift and even more so that I can do this for a living and support my family solely through my art.

HALF off prints and 25% off everything else in my etsy shop. (except retired and current online classes) Sale good through Monday November 30th. (no code needed)

www.mindylacefield.etsy.com

also, if you'd like to learn how to paint this cute Fresh Fallen snow-let baby, I'll be doing a video on her next month on Patreon. (messy inner child $20 tier)

I'm also having a 25% off sale in my Big Cartel shop where I have all my original artwork. Sale starts tomorrow. Be sure and add code: CYBER25

Sales are both good through Monday, November 30th.

Christmas cards, holiday stickers and Snow baby print

 Are you getting ready for the Holidays?! I have been in full on Christmas mode lately and I have lots of fun, cozy products now available in my shop.

Christmas cards with envelopes

journal/planner stickers

and Snow baby 8x10 prints

Holiday Flair begins this Friday!

 

Holiday Flair begins November 20th! that is this Friday. I have about 6 hours worth of video time, 2 guest artists, collage sheet, pdfs and lots of fun inspiration. I hope you can join in and get your Christmas journal and craft on! here is one of the projects will be doing:

Don't forget, Patreon members get $20 off so that basically pays for a month of Messy Inner Child tier with instant access to over 60 videos.

Journal time lapse and Hobonichi Techo unboxing

 As I was discovering Arai Ryoji via Pinterest I realized he had designed some notebook covers and folders for Hobonichi Techo.  ! so then I just had to get a box of pretties. There is even a cute notebook with the pink bird.

I had fun doing this unboxing!  stick around till the end where I create a collage/painting in my journal.

I got the A5 day free and these below:

ps. If I get to 100 patrons over on Patreon, I will be adding a process video to Messy Inner Child patrons  of my Hobonichi journal. This will be an added reward for those $20 patrons. Right now I am at 83 patrons.

enjoy!

Christmas card image poll

 Help me choose! I'm torn. 

Patrons at all levels will get to help me choose a Christmas card image this year.....

Both of these are also lessons for my Christmas class starting in a couple weeks, Holiday Flair

stamps and studio equipment

My new stamp collection from Art Foamies are now available in my shop! I love the versatility and how you can combine them and add to them for new creations. They work beautifully with watercolor, neocolor ii's, and gelatos.

sold out!

Studio Stuff

I got a new camera rig for filming. I had been using a tripod that took up way too much space. It is super sturdy and doesn't wiggle around which is exactly what I needed.

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Holiday Flair Christmas class is open for registration! Guest Artists announced!

"Christmas is doing a little extra for someone." - Charles Schulz

So November is here and it's time to start thinking about Christmas crafts and art!

I am so honored to announce Jenny Messerle and Rebecca Hoot as my guest artists.

 If you enjoyed my Illustrative Flair class, I think you'll have fun in my Christmas class this year called Holiday Flair. We will be working with Acryl-gouache and watercolor in our journals.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Patreon Messy Inner Child tier gets $20 off

Class begins November 20th

Holiday Flair!!

 

Holiday Flair, my Christmas class will open for registration on Monday, November 2nd.

Patreon folks look for your special registration link for $20 off that posted today.