1. Find a place where you can get into “the zone” without being disturbed…

2. You only need a small space just enough room for maybe a table easel, and some paints, brushes and palettes….

3. Think about atmosphere, maybe have your Ipod there set up with speakers, I find music really relaxing and it helps me to loose myself while painting….

It is always a real bonus if you  have a space that you can set up and leave your paints, canvas, art pads etc there without having to pack up after each art session, this saves so much time and effort, and usually allows you to be able to glide in and paint for any amount of time and just glide out and leave everything…..

Dont panic if you don’t have a space as you just need to be a little more organised that’s all!

1.Think about organising your paints and brushes in a carry box… like a tool box that you can easily pack away after use.

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To be creative is one of the hardest  and most physical and emotional taxing things you can do!

1) Be well rested and relaxed!  I find if I am tired and have been rushing around then the last thing I can do is sit down and be able to paint or be creative.

2) Paint, Create what is in your heart and Don’t put pressure on yourself!  Paint what you feel you want to paint Not what others tell you to! This includes painting what you enjoy and love rather than what is in vogue for now.

3) Experiment!  Experiment with using new products, new techniques, and colours etc… When we stay in one place and don’t wish to look outside the box we are comfortable in,  that is when we tend to get stayed and bored in our ways… and then Creativity is usually the first thing to go!

4) Maybe Create with others? Joining an art class, group or simply find a friend to paint with… Painting is such an uplifting thing to do and is always enjoyable with others, you may find very special friendships within your painting groups and also you can kick of different ideas you may have.

1. What is Creativity ?

Noun – Meaning of Creativity – the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretation, etc; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.

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1) Be well rested and relaxed!  I find if I am tired and have been rushing around then the last thing I can do is sit down and be able to paint or be creative.

2) Paint, Create what is in your heart and Don’t put pressure on yourself!  Paint what you feel you want to paint Not what others tell you to! This includes painting what you enjoy and love rather than what is in vogue for now.

3) Experiment!  Experiment with using new products, new techniques, and colours etc… When we stay in one place and don’t wish to look outside the box we are comfortable in,  that is when we tend to get stayed and bored in our ways… and then Creativity is usually the first thing to go!

4) Maybe Create with others? Joining an art class, group or simply find a friend to paint with… Painting is such an uplifting thing to do and is always enjoyable with others, you may find very special friendships within your painting groups and also you can kick of different ideas you may have.

1. What is Creativity ?

Noun – Meaning of Creativity – the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, relationships, or the like, and to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, interpretation, etc; originality, progressiveness, or imagination: the need for creativity in modern industry; creativity in the performing arts.

Hope everyone has had a Great Xmas Break and Fantastic New Year! and getting ready for an even Better 2012 !!

Talk soon!

cheers Donna

Using Golden Interference Colours …

 If you are thinking about joining an art class , learn about colour – tecture and different styles to paint in …then this is the class for you, phone Papanui High continuing education to book your place! 

 To enrol contact Papanui High Continuing Education (03) 3520701

 Because this class is run through Papanui High School and is a community based class it must have 10 students to go ahead!

We have 3 SPACES AVAILABLE! and then the class can run next week, please spread the word if you know anyone that is interested in coming

cheers Donna

GOLDEN – Certified Educator

7 Artists throughout NZ have been selected to be part of the  Golden Artist Colors “Artist Educator Program” and I am really happy to announce that I am one of these artists.   We have all gone through intensive acrylic media training and were very fortunate to be taught by GOLDEN Working Artist Program Director and author of “rethinking acrylic”, Patti Brady.

Check out Golden Artist Colors  Website for  here – http://www.goldenpaints.com

I will be involved in teaching Art Workshops/Classes and demonstrations  throughout Christchurch and  through the  Christchurch Gordon Harris Art Shop. 

Please keep an eye out on my site for upcoming Classes/Workshops or Demonstrations.

or

Check here for more information of upcoming classes/ workshops and demonstrations here -

 http://www.goldenpaints.com/artist/workshops.php

Contact me here for further enquiries: donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz 

Phone: 033599125  or Mobile: 027 50 70 426

Book Now – Please note limited places available

“EXPLORING GOLDEN”

ART WORKSHOP – EXPLORING GOLDEN

DONNA STEEL- GOLDEN ARTIST EDUCATOR

Explore a wide range of GOLDEN Products, Open Acrylic, Heavy Body, Fluid and Airbrush Paints, Soft Gel Gloss Medium, Regular Gel Medium, Clear Tar Gel, Glass Bead, Coarse Pumice Gel, Fibre Paste and Crackle Paste.

We will look at and experiment with the differences between paints, mediums, additives, gesso and grounds, and experiment with colour.

Learn how to create acrylic skins and transfers while working with different mediums and grounds, plus learn a whole new range of exciting techniques.

You will grow in confidence as yu learn product knowledge and different techniques to create your own unique works of art!

VENUE:  Avice Hill Arts & Crafts Centre, Avice Hill Reserve,      395 Memorial Avenue, Avonhead, Christchurch

DATE & TIME:  Saturday 6th November 2010, 10am to 2pm (Please bring lunch, Tea and Coffee provided)

WORKSHOP FEE:  $40.00 (Material list available on enrolment) (Limited numbers)

For Bookings or more Information

Please contact me here : donnasteel1@xtra.co.nz or ph:03 3599125  Mobile: 027 5070 426

  

I have been busy sorting out the curriculum  and venues for my upcoming Workshops and Classes!

Hopefully dates will be confirmed shortly!

cheers Donna