New abstract-ish work

I've been having fun playing with bright color from my turner gouache collection and decided to take a different route with my art. The turner gouache color pigment is so intense and beautiful. I have been so inspired by the rich color.

Stay tuned! I'll be announcing a new class shortly. And for the first 20 folks to sign up, you'll get a cool gift! I will announce here first.

Cupcake for breakfast 5x5"

$38

available

Germination sparkles - original 9x12

SOLD

Rainbow Icing 5x5"

$38

available

Mickey's candy Land - original 12x16" on gallery wrapped canvas

available

Mickey's treat truck and club house!

Mickey's serving up treats today!! 

This original painting is created with gouache and some collage papers glued down for textures. He was so fun to create.

I am leaning towards more of an illustration style to my work. I'm not sure where and when I'll decided to go back to my messy, soulful girls. I'm just having so much fun painting happy, colorful mickeys and girls!

available in my big cartel

6x6 original available

4x8 original available

New Original Artwork

Today I finished 3 small paintings inspired by childhood nostalgia. Where was your favorite clubhouse? Mine was always in nature. I traveled by bike and set up and walked across the stream on a log. It was the prettiest spot I'd ever seen. Years later I went back and of course the log was no longer there. So ephemeral. The bridge was new overhead. It wasn't the same.

My Clubhouse

6x6 on canvas

Stardust

available in my big cartel

available in the deluxe unicorn creativity pack!

Rainbow painted papers

Yesterday on Patreon, I created a video for painted papers ! I also demonstrated how to make your own stamps out of 1/4" craft foam. If you are interested in how to do these, check out my $5 Supply Seeker tier on Patreon.
Unicorn creativity packs will be available in my Big cartel tonight or tomorrow morning so be sure and not miss those.

Lots of fun things are coming down the pipelines this month on Patreon. We'll be painting lots of Mickey's and Minnies!
Here's the first lesson we created using luminance colored pencils and mixed media (mostly gouache)

Mindy's Daily Mickeys

I've been taking a bit of a social media break to focus on my art and really hunker down to get better at honing my skills. I've been working like mad on Mickeys and an idea for a new class!

Also, in the next day or so.... I'll be offering Unicorn Store creativity packs with hand-painted papers for your journal.

This is what I've been working on this week:

Sky's the limit - original 4x4

Available in my shop

Minnie's Sweet Shack - original sold

prints available in my shop

Bedtime Ice cream - 8x8 on wood

SOLD

Minnie's Sing and Dance party - 6x6

SOLD

Chocolate Mint cone mickey

SOLD

Messy Unmessy - beginner course

Messy Unmessy is a great class for beginners. It is also a great class for anyone looking to loosen up. To be messy, you must first go through the stages of painting a face....learning where the features go. Learning color placement to achieve depth and dimension. Once you nail that part of the process down, you are ready to loosen up and get messy. You'll figure out what best suits your style and which one of the processes you enjoy the most. Or is it somewhere in between.....or messier or unmessier...????

lessons

• learn colors to use in the face
• structure of drawing
• 2 PDF tutorials to print out 
• paint an Unmessy girl using step by step slower process
• warm up page of unmessy girls
• we'll work more quickly on a Messy girl (mimicking closely to how I paint everyday!)
• graphite messy undone girl
• 8 total videos
• 4 main lessons

REGISTER

$20

Class begins May 18th

FAQ: 

Is this class beginner friendly ?  YES! This class is a fantastic first class from me. You'll get a look into my beginner face using acrylic paints and keeping things neat and tidy. This is to learn placement and color work. And then you'll see my messy process. The messy process is closer to my everyday painting process. 

How long will I have access to the course? Lifetime access. 

Do I need all the supplies on the supply list? No, I am all about using what you have on hand. 

Will there be a Facebook group? No sorry. we will share in the classroom and through instagram.

Paper Doll Playtime

I have a challenge for you! This Paper Doll Playtime printout is a chance to get creative and color. 

Follow these directions:

1. Print out sheet (card stock works great 8.5x11")
2. Color with colored pencil, marker or media of your choice
3. Cut out dolls and outfits
4. Fold tabs around doll
5. Share on instagram #mindyspaperdoll

Download here

I'll be giving away an original watercolor painting to a random winner!

To enter your paper doll for the challenge, post on instagram under the #mindyspaperdoll hashtag  (this is where I'll choose the winner)

Contest ends April 19th.

I'll choose a winner on April 20th.