Whew, it’s been a marathon of about 72 hours, but wowzers the progress I’ve made thanks to the wonderful new product (WishList Member) I’m using. That said, it is absolutely astonishing to me what a very long journey this has been. If you know me, you know I balance a crazy lot of jobs, tasks, endeavors and passions. Well, really one passion, but it has many routes of expression and there is always the need to stay grounded (or try to). The biggest challenge with this whole project is two-fold: editing video and fine-tuning the “membership” aspects of this site. I’m determined to get it done, but if you have expertise with the fine-tuning aspect, perhaps you should contact me! I can’t do it all, no matter how much I tend to think I can! At the moment, I’m just happy for the quiet, for the sound of rain on my roof and the moment to get back to this task. Oh, and quiet, thanks, in large part, to the Thundershirt!
After 3 years of fighting with my membership package, I threw it away. So I’m starting over. Money and time and time and time lost, but now feeling so relieved to be unburdened by the drama and frustration of package I just could not understand no matter what I did. I even hired people to do for me and they couldn’t figure it out either!
So, here’s to new beginnings. Most the links don’t work right yet so don’t try to register just yet. After only 8 hours I’m closer than I ever have been. I can’t tell you how that feels! In the meantime I’m back to editing videos too (which got put on hold while I tried to make the plugin work). And the excitement in me I can taste.
So, once again, stay tuned, and get ready. I’ll do my best to keep you posted! Thanks for hanging in there!
Wow, I can’t believe how long this has taken, and FLASH in a few days a friend with know-how made tons of improvements that had been holding me back. In the meantime, I’ve changed the overall idea from a 26 week course, to full length videos and particular topics. So, what will change is that there will not a monthly fee, but you’ll be able to join for an annual fee of only $29.97 and then be able to buy whatever video you need for where you’re at. Note, you will need high speed internet access (DSL or faster) to see the videos without interruption. If you don’t have high speed internet, I’ll put the video on a DVD for you for an small fee.
Your annual membership will also give you access to live streaming instruction that I will offer via ustream once I have at least 10 people signed up. So, stay tuned, it really is coming SOON! Thank you, Donna!!! Keep up and Follow me on Facebook and/or catch me on Twitter!
I’m making headway….but before I go on, I want to welcome you to this new site! Together we will explore the wonderful world of Art…and how to create it for yourself! All of the videos here right now are FREE for your perusal and growth. Spend a few minutes, read the posts, watch the videos…and please, let me hear from you. Post a comment, say hello, and let me know what you’d like to see in a video, are you skeptical? A beginner, or have you been painting/drawing for a while but find you’re stuck somewhere, or just need a new way to do something! Let me know!
Coming soon, will be a full 26 week (or more ) course. Videos in learning to Draw, learning toPaint with watercolor or…both! Be sure to fill in your email to get first notice when we go live!
Thanks to those of you who took the survey! Daisies won: paint the stems and centers….so I did, and here it is:
Connections 20 x 16 Scratchboard
I called it “Connections” for all the crossing of stems and yet one or two not quite connected, kind of “hanging out” in space. It struck me as I was working on it.
I thoroughly enjoyed working on this one. I video recorded alot of it, but not all…it took 117 hours, after all. Anyway, I’m editing the video now and hope to get this all figured out really soon.
I’m sorry it’s taken so long. I’m just as subject to the distractions that keep me from the studio as anyone who is struggling to learn to paint. It’s life. But when painting is integrally related to the blood that courses through my veins (or at least it seems that way) I have to get back to it, or go nuts. Figuring out the online part is intimidating, but I’m working on it…so hang in there! I’ll get it done yet!
And, while I’m thinking about it, perhaps it was kismet that I finished on the Friday of Memorial Weekend. May we all remember our Connections to all those who serve and have served and have given their lives and limbs for our Freedom.
I know, it’s been a long time. My deepest apologies. From computer problems to time issues and of course, the non-stop flow of bad new from the talking heads on TV. Enough! I said, and headed into the studio. Camera, on. So, a series of new videos is coming, and fast. First on youtube, but I’ll let you know.
In the meantime, I posted a survey on my personal blog. But I’d love you to take it from here too. So, here’s the scoop.
I’ve been working on a 16 x 20 scratchboard piece. To see the progression, for now, check out my blog.
So, this piece that you see is the topic of the survey…and where would you like me to go from here? here’s the pic:
It’s taking longer than I hoped, but I’m working to make the videos and the site just what you want. On that score, I created a survey that I’d sure be grateful if you’d fill out. I really would like to hear from you what you want in the way videos, how long they should be and what you consider the right price.
Painting on Yupo paper is one of my favorites! While the fluidity can create anything from happy accidents to real disasters, learning to manage the flow and mix of the paint on the slick surface can create some really stunning works! In the video below, (yes, another FREE one!) watch the lifting daisies technique in action and then try it yourself!
It intimidates. At least, so I’m told. “Oooh, but watercolor is so hard!” Come now, really? Water, pigment and a wide array paintable surfaces, from paper (of all kinds) to canvas to wood (even a violin!) bring me nothing but delight! Scary? Not in the least. Soothing….for sure. Take a look:
Hello, and welcome! I’m Katherine, and I’m working on a full fledged video course in drawing and painting. You can read more about me on the “About Katherine” page, but to get a FREE taste of some of the upcoming content, check out the various videos here. This one is an introduction to my drawing method, The Shape Memory Method ™. It is actually taken from my DVD, “How to Paint a Poppy that Pops”.
