Create a Magnificent Self-Respect Portrait ~ Part 1
Art with Lórien– In the Studio~ Create a Magnificent Mixed Media Self-Respect Portrait ~ Part 1
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Welcome!
In this video, I am sharing part one of a two part video series focused on creating a mixed media visual talisman exploring the topic of Self-Respect.
My goals for this project are:
1. appreciation of self qualities building good feelings- being honest with the self.
2. connect with those feelings of self-respect
3. marking those feelings down- creating an artwork to memorialize that feeling in a visual talisman
4. mixed media explorations – painting
5. increased self-love through the process of self-appreciating our uniqueness and creating a unique artwork that expresses that! Yes!
I incorporate several steps inviting you to engage in reflection and appreciating of your inner being; art journaling; generate symbols of respect. Consider these ideas. If you could paint your face in a color, what color would it be? If respect were words, if you were speaking in a respectful way, what words express your unique qualities?
This two-part video series is inspired from an art activity I designed inspired by Living Values Education and the value of Respect, the lesson on Respect called My Qualities. I first taught this lesson to children ages 8-14 and we had a blast!
Learn more at: www.livingvalues.org
I also was inspired through the work of Maestra Shiloh Sophia and am grateful for her work in our world. Check her out!
My art supplies are likely to be available at your local art supply store or your favorite local retailer. Support local!
Cover for your work space, I use a wipe-able, plastic table cloth
Strathmore ST20-411 200 Series Skills 11 x 14 Wire Bound Mixed Media Pad Strathmore
Bright liquid Acrylic Paint – any colors plus white.
Black sharpie bold tip - non-water soluble marker
300 Series Bristol Pad - 14-Inchx17-Inch
20 Sheet Pad Pentel Graph Gear 1000 Mechanical Drafting Pencil 0.9mm Yellow
Art Alternatives Paint Tray Palette, 10 Wells with Thumb Hole
Pack of 1 Royal Brush Manufacturing Royal and Langnickel Zip N' Close 12-Piece Brush Set in Vinyl Pouch
Artist's Loft Necessities White Synthetic Flat & Round Brushes
Arches 100% Cotton Rag Acid-Free Cold Press Watercolor Paper Block, 140 lb, 12 X 16 in, 20 Sheets, Off White
Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Art Markers, Fine and Brush Tip, 12 Pack -Black
Uni Posca Fine Marker, White (PC5M.1)
Sponge utility "brush"
Mod podge adhesive
Simple plastic table cover (or newspaper, whatever works for you to protect your studio work space)
Water container
Viva Paper Towels!
Stay tuned, submit ideas and feel free to comment, especially about your art-making experience! I would love to know about your creative process!
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Art has the power to heal.
~ Lórien Brought to you by Lórien Eck Art & Design (LEAD)
Music:
"Concentration" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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