Curiosity:
Online Regenerative Creativity Session 1
Free
Class Description
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with choice? Maybe you have been hard on yourself for being a hopeless dreamer? What if there was a place where endless ideas and big dreams were required?
When the creation cycle is just beginning, curiosity is key. Letting your dreamer run wild and staying open to every idea, even the crazy ones, is needed here! The temptation to, “just pick one”, can kill your creative soul and limit your chances of finding the right path forward for the problem you are trying to solve! Learn the value of lingering in the curiosity phase before jumping in!
Are you ready to embrace your curiosity and discover how intentionally staying open can prepare you for what comes next? Join us in discovering the wonder of curiosity as we paint through the first phase of the Regenerative Creativity Cycle?
Regenerative Creativity is both an art class and a way of working. Learn how to access your creative side and paint answers to your questions. You will be guided with lots of easy techniques and prompts to calm your critic and get you into the joy of painting right away! Each painting is as unique as the person that painted it!
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Painting in your own home or studio is so cozy and intimate. Here are the supplies you will need to get your creative vibes sparking!
Paint
I use student grade acrylic paints in my studio classes, and professional grade paints for my personal paintings. I recommend using what you feel comfortable with. Low cost paints generally have less pigment and a more jelly texture so don’t expect them to give you the same intense colors and smooth application as more quality paints. If you are new to acrylics I encourage you to get curious and buy a variety of small tubes that fit your budget! I have experimented with dollar store paint and some colors work great.
Brushes
In intuitive painting, any and all brushes are great! I like to have a “pointy” brush, that acts kind of like a pencil, for making wandering lines. For filling in and covering large areas with paint, a flat brush works great: I call this my “painting the fence” brush. A coarse, horse hair brush comes in handy for flicking star dust. In our community we also love a big, fat brush for making bold marks! I mainly use student grade brushes in all my work because I treat them rough!
Canvas
We work mainly on pre-stretched canvas as it provides a sturdy surface to work on. Canvas panels are also great and are even more durable. I have used all levels of quality of canvases so choose the price that suites you.
Easel or no easel?
I love painting on an easel! A stand easel allows me to switch from standing to sitting which keeps me healthy and flexible. You absolutely can paint flat on a table, but I recommend figuring out a way to tilt your canvas for times when you want the paint to drip.
Palette
A palette is the place you put your blobs of paint while you are painting. I have tried lots of different types from ones you purchase to old yogurt lids or glass panels. My current favorite is a clipboard with a piece of scale paper clipped to it. You can buy a whole box of 2000 sheets of scale paper at restaurant supply shops or online and it will likely last you a lifetime. When I am done I either throw it out or save it for making mixed media art.
Spray Bottle
We love to drip paint! I have both a regular and a small, fine mist spray bottle I picked up at a dollar store.
Rags
Simply your best friend for clean up, rubbing out marks you want to change and catching drippy paint. I keep old towels and t-shirts for this purpose.
Other Yummy Supplies
Journal for recording your experience
Cup of … whatever your heart desires
Scented Candle, crystals, flowers and all the things that bring you joy!