“I am my own muse. I am the subject I know best.
The subject I want to better.”
― Frida Kahlo
Are you ready to journal Frida style?!? I have created this class based on the art and inspiration of the incredible Frida Kahlo. I love how she painted self portraits based on her emotions and physical state. Despite having been involved a horrendous accident that left her in bed for weeks if not months, she began painting. (almost a blessing and beautiful gift brought out of the ashes!) She inspires me to paint from within. She inspires me to paint even through pain (whether we are going through physical or mental paint) and in doing so we give birth to beauty from darkness. We harness the power within and create beauty in the face of our challenges. We paint because it gives us the peace .....and the power!.... we rise. Let's channel our inner Frida and journal about what defines us...our struggles...and the joy we find through art.
The Frida Notes video invitation
class agenda:
altered tin example
Supply List:
2 flat tins - I suggest altering your neocolor tin or a smaller tin that you find. (((maybe even an altoid tin :-) I'll be using a 4x4" x 1/2" deep tins))
bulldog clips to secure your pages while working.
chic sparrow insert size narrow (8.25 x 4.5") - blank ---->> use code MINDY10 to save 10% in her shop
small scratch pieces of watercolor (I am tearing from a larger sheet that is 7x10" dick blick watercolor block)
Daniel Smith watercolor or any set you have on hand
Holbein gouache set and this is the palette I use to put them in
Prima watercolor brushes - ROUNDS size 4, size 6, size 2, size 0, size 12 or 10
**Da Vinci brush - size 1(this is one of my favorite brushes but it's totally optional)
watercolor pencils or any other watercolor pencils
tea
neocolor ii's - (or a small set of 12 will be fine) and this sharpener if you'd like to sharpen them (think sharpening your crayons with the sharpener on the back of the box like when you were little :-)
FAQ:
How long will I have access to the course? Lifetime access. Videos are downloadable
Do I need all the supplies on the supply list? No, I am all about using what you have on hand. Any watercolor palette will be fine. I will be working with Daniel Smith watercolors but any of the Prima palettes would work as well as any other artist palettes.
Will there be a Facebook group? yes, we will channel our inner Frida and share on Facebook.
Can I share this content and my link to my friends? Please don't. We ask that 1 signin for your household only. thank you!
example of the notes
example of a journal spread
