Mixed Media Art Lesson
Moon Woman
I hope you enjoy this free video lesson created for my subscribers. In this lesson you will see step by step how to create your own moon woman using collage papers, acrylic (Golden Open) heavy body and fluid paints.
While you create, reflect on the qualities of the moon that you want to bring more of into your life-- more grounding, more flow, more surrender... See what story emerges as you paint.
Most importantly be kind to yourself and have fun.
Supplies
11 x 14 birch wood panel
Golden Open heavy body in Titan Buff, Titanium White, Paynes Grey
Golden Fluid Acrylic in Cerulean Blue Chomium, Cobalt Turquoise, Phthlalo Blue, Titanium White, Paynes Grey
Acrylic matte gel byStevenson
White Gesso by Buzz
Grey palette paper and dish for water
Assorted brushes (Princeton Select Filbert size 6 and 8, Princeton Select Round Blender 6, 3/4" Simply Simmons 1 Stroke, Plat Long, 2" Artist's Loft Flat Brush)
Patterned paper and antique book pages
Roller
Ruler
Paper towel
Pencil sharpener, kneaded eraser
Old credit card, bubble wrap and old pen
Charcoal in white and black, white gel pen
Round item to trace around (used my colour wheel)
Please substitute any items with what you have at home.
The reference photo is by JC Gellidon, if royalty free, and is from www.unsplash.com. To open the photo click here.
Video 1: Writing, Collage and Sketching the Face
Video Two: Mapping the Face in Darks and Lights
Video Three: Third Layer on the Face
Video Four: Layer Four of the Face
Video Five: Hair and Final Touches
Moon Woman: Her Story
There is an ebb and flow to the struggles and joys in life- the cycles of the moon show us this. She experiences these pains along with the joyful moments. Struggle is a part of life- it is inevitable. It is a part of being human, what connects her to others. But, in the darkness, she has a light that shines inside her. When she trusts herself and ceases to resist or try to control— her light shines brighter. She relaxes into the flow of life, living each moment in the moment. Not anticipating, being patient and allowing. She chooses to surrender.
