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Thanks so much!
Wyanne Thompson
Friday, October 23, 2015
"Home Before Dark"
I had a lot of fun with this one! "Home Before Dark" watercolor, gouache, ink and pencil on paper. 12"x12". At Etsy. http://wyanne.etsy.com 
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Thursday, October 22, 2015
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
LIFE BOOK 2016 GIVEAWAY and BLOG HOP
THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.
The lucky WINNER is Kat Lackey!
I hope you'll join me in LIFE BOOK. It's going to be AMAZING!
Remember I promised Two Giveaways! Well here's the 2nd...and it's just as BIG!
As many of you already know...I'm teaching in Life Book 2016.
And best yet...I can give away 1 space on this amazing year long art course!
Keep reading if you want to find out more about Life Book 2016 and if you want to find out how you can win a spot!
First let me tell you a bit more about Life Book in case you haven't heard about it yet! “Life Book, a celebration and honouring of YOU” is a year-long mixed media art class organized by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts. I was a guest teacher in the very first Life Book a few years ago...and I'm so thrilled to be back!
Tam is joined by 23 incredible art teachers who are all gearing up to share their mixed media
techniques, tips and tricks with YOU! Themed around self-development and healing, you’ll be
creating several loose mixed media art journal pages per month which by the end of the year you
will bind into a glorious journal (a Life Book)! You will have a wonderful keepsake that you can
treasure for the rest of your life!
You can find out a lot more about this wildly popular course (it has been joined by over 8700 people in the past!) by CLICKING HERE
I am still working on my project for Life Book. It's going to include a lot of dreamy watercolor washes, Pan Pastels and Washi tape! And I have another bonus lesson planned with watercolor blooms! Similar to these two paintings.
Registration opens on October 5th 2015 and the class begins on January 1st 2016. So if you want to start the year with a fabulous creative BANG and spend 2016 with a wonderful creative community of like-minded souls, learning more about art and how to be kinder and more loving towards yourself, be sure to join once registration opens! :) Keep this page bookmarked so that you can sign up the moment it goes on sale! :)
Now then, onto the give-away and blog hop! :) I can give away 1 space on Life Book 2016 to 1 lucky winner, yay! :) And if you follow the blog hop (see below for links and dates) you can up your chances of winner a space by entering all the other give-aways also! :) I realize I'm the last on the Blog Hop...but some of their contests might still be going on!
Choose ONE OR MORE from the following options:
1) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/LifeBookGiveaway) on Facebook and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
2) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/LifeBookGiveaway) on Twitter and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
3) Write a blog post about this giveaway (link to http://tinyurl.com/LifeBookGiveaway) and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so
4) Write in the comments why you would love to be a part of Life Book 2016.
Don't worry Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged. Each of the options gives you an entry in the drawing. If you do all four...you have four time more chance of winning the FREE SPOT! just remember to leave the comments below here on the blog letting me know which option(s) you chose.....(in case you are reading this on Facebook or another outlet)
I will announce the winner here OCT 4th!!!!
Here is the list of the other amazing teachers who will be teaching on Life Book – they too will be giving away a spot on Life Book so go check them out and enter their give-aways! There might still be time to win...and they are all awesome and amazing...so check out their sites ! :)
You can find out a lot more about this wildly popular course (it has been joined by over 8700 people in the past!) by CLICKING HERE
I am still working on my project for Life Book. It's going to include a lot of dreamy watercolor washes, Pan Pastels and Washi tape! And I have another bonus lesson planned with watercolor blooms! Similar to these two paintings.
Registration opens on October 5th 2015 and the class begins on January 1st 2016. So if you want to start the year with a fabulous creative BANG and spend 2016 with a wonderful creative community of like-minded souls, learning more about art and how to be kinder and more loving towards yourself, be sure to join once registration opens! :) Keep this page bookmarked so that you can sign up the moment it goes on sale! :)
Now then, onto the give-away and blog hop! :) I can give away 1 space on Life Book 2016 to 1 lucky winner, yay! :) And if you follow the blog hop (see below for links and dates) you can up your chances of winner a space by entering all the other give-aways also! :) I realize I'm the last on the Blog Hop...but some of their contests might still be going on!
Choose ONE OR MORE from the following options:
1) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/LifeBookGiveaway) on Facebook and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
2) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/LifeBookGiveaway) on Twitter and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
3) Write a blog post about this giveaway (link to http://tinyurl.com/LifeBookGiveaway) and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so
4) Write in the comments why you would love to be a part of Life Book 2016.
Don't worry Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged. Each of the options gives you an entry in the drawing. If you do all four...you have four time more chance of winning the FREE SPOT! just remember to leave the comments below here on the blog letting me know which option(s) you chose.....(in case you are reading this on Facebook or another outlet)
I will announce the winner here OCT 4th!!!!
Here is the list of the other amazing teachers who will be teaching on Life Book – they too will be giving away a spot on Life Book so go check them out and enter their give-aways! There might still be time to win...and they are all awesome and amazing...so check out their sites ! :)
7 Sept 2015 Tamara Laporte
8 Sept 2015 Annie Hamman
9 Sept 2015 Kristin Dudish
10 Sept 2015 Effy Wild
11 Sept 2015 Faith Evans-Sills
12 Sept 2015 Gillian Lee Smith
13 Sept 2015 Ivy Newport
14 Sept 2015 Jane Davenport
15 Sept 2015 Jenny Grant
16 Sept 2015 Angela Kennedy (Pennystamper)
17 Sept 2015 Lisa Viger
18 Sept 2015 Martha Lever
19 Sept 2015 Mary Beth Shaw
20 Sept 2015 Melody Ross
21 Sept 2015 Pam Carriker
22 Sept 2015 Pauline Agnew
23 Sept 2015 Rae Missigman
24 Sept 2015 Renata Loree
25 Sept 2015 Roben-Marie Smith
26 Sept 2015 Roxanne Coble
27 Sept 2015 Shiloh Sophia McCloud
28 Sept 2015 Donna Downey
29 Sept 2015 Tracy Verdugo
30 Sept 2015 Wyanne Thompson
8 Sept 2015 Annie Hamman
9 Sept 2015 Kristin Dudish
10 Sept 2015 Effy Wild
11 Sept 2015 Faith Evans-Sills
12 Sept 2015 Gillian Lee Smith
13 Sept 2015 Ivy Newport
14 Sept 2015 Jane Davenport
15 Sept 2015 Jenny Grant
16 Sept 2015 Angela Kennedy (Pennystamper)
17 Sept 2015 Lisa Viger
18 Sept 2015 Martha Lever
19 Sept 2015 Mary Beth Shaw
20 Sept 2015 Melody Ross
21 Sept 2015 Pam Carriker
22 Sept 2015 Pauline Agnew
23 Sept 2015 Rae Missigman
24 Sept 2015 Renata Loree
25 Sept 2015 Roben-Marie Smith
26 Sept 2015 Roxanne Coble
27 Sept 2015 Shiloh Sophia McCloud
28 Sept 2015 Donna Downey
29 Sept 2015 Tracy Verdugo
30 Sept 2015 Wyanne Thompson
Friday, September 25, 2015
Radiant Art Journal Online Workshop GIVEAWAY
Guess What! I'm having a GIVEAWAY...actually this is one of two. (Check back on Monday for another one).
As many of you know...I'm a guest teacher in Effy Wild's Radiant Art Journal Online Workshop! It starts on Oct. 1st! Whoo Hoo!
And I get to give away a spot in the class!
This course will give you a mixed media buffet of lessons by 15 awesome teachers plus Effy Wild’s take on each lesson.
This course is for you if:
you want to learn more about art journaling
you are ready to dig deeper you want to develop yourself and your art in a safe place
you’re looking for a warm and supportive art tribe
The course will be totally beginner friendly with super and in-depth video tutorials,
PDF walkthroughs
and Effy working alongside you going through the lessons.
Now...if you're not into art journaling...there is still a lot for you. As many of you know...art journaling isn't really my thing. I'm a "hang it up on the wall" kind of girl. I've learned over the years that I can still dig deep, work through my emotions, and create art to hang on the wall. Even if it's just for me. And that's what I did for this class...oops I hope I didn't let the cat out of the bag.
I dug deep and looked at life before the Big C, life during, and life now. And I channeled that into a piece that I proudly hang in my studio now. It's a celebration of my triumph and what I learned through all of it. It's a BADASS celebration!
So, I hope you will consider joining me. You can register here: CLICK HERE
Now, on to the GIVEAWAY!
Here's what you need to do:
Choose ONE OR MORE from the following options:
1) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne) on Facebook and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
2) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne) on Twitter and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
3) Write a blog post about this giveaway (link to http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne) and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so
4) Write in the comments why you love creating art.
Don't worry Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged. Each of the options gives you an entry in the drawing. If you do all four...you have four time more chance of winning the FREE SPOT! just remember to leave the comments below here on the blog letting me know which option(s) you chose.....(in case you are reading this on Facebook or another outlet)
And no worries if you have already signed up and paid for the workshop. If you win and have already paid...you'll get a refund or can gift the free spot to a friend. (How fun would that be!)
Winner will be chosen by random and ANNOUNCED HERE on Sept. 30th!
Love You Guys! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Wyanne
As many of you know...I'm a guest teacher in Effy Wild's Radiant Art Journal Online Workshop! It starts on Oct. 1st! Whoo Hoo!
And I get to give away a spot in the class!
This course will give you a mixed media buffet of lessons by 15 awesome teachers plus Effy Wild’s take on each lesson.
This course is for you if:
you want to learn more about art journaling
you are ready to dig deeper you want to develop yourself and your art in a safe place
you’re looking for a warm and supportive art tribe
The course will be totally beginner friendly with super and in-depth video tutorials,
PDF walkthroughs
and Effy working alongside you going through the lessons.
Now...if you're not into art journaling...there is still a lot for you. As many of you know...art journaling isn't really my thing. I'm a "hang it up on the wall" kind of girl. I've learned over the years that I can still dig deep, work through my emotions, and create art to hang on the wall. Even if it's just for me. And that's what I did for this class...oops I hope I didn't let the cat out of the bag.
I dug deep and looked at life before the Big C, life during, and life now. And I channeled that into a piece that I proudly hang in my studio now. It's a celebration of my triumph and what I learned through all of it. It's a BADASS celebration!
So, I hope you will consider joining me. You can register here: CLICK HERE
Now, on to the GIVEAWAY!
Here's what you need to do:
Choose ONE OR MORE from the following options:
1) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne) on Facebook and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
2) Share the link to this giveaway (http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne) on Twitter and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so.
3) Write a blog post about this giveaway (link to http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne) and then write on this page in the comments below that you did so
4) Write in the comments why you love creating art.
Don't worry Multiple entries are allowed and encouraged. Each of the options gives you an entry in the drawing. If you do all four...you have four time more chance of winning the FREE SPOT! just remember to leave the comments below here on the blog letting me know which option(s) you chose.....(in case you are reading this on Facebook or another outlet)
And no worries if you have already signed up and paid for the workshop. If you win and have already paid...you'll get a refund or can gift the free spot to a friend. (How fun would that be!)
Winner will be chosen by random and ANNOUNCED HERE on Sept. 30th!
Love You Guys! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Wyanne
****THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
and the winner is
ELAINE BLOCK!!!!
Congrats...see you in Radiant 2!
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Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Update & Some News
"She Wants to See New Things"
2011
SOLD
I thought it was appropriate to start this blog post with my painting, "She Wants to See New Things". I did it around 2011. It's a large piece...36" X 36". It was for a show in Jacksonville, FL at a hair salon owned by a dear friend, and sold right away. Unfortunately, I learned recently that the painting had been lost in a home fire. Luckily, the clients who purchased it were not hurt physically in any way. But, it made me extremely sad that the painting was lost forever.
Recently, I went on a trip by myself. An online friend asked me to tell more about the trip and why I decided to take it. Taking a trip by yourself, might not be such a big deal for most...but it was for me. It was the first time that I was alone, not relying on friends or family in any way since my "Big C" diagnosis. It proved to be challenging at times with communication and a feeding tube. So, I had to prove to myself that I could do it! I'm interested in taking some bigger trips in the future and this was a stepping stone.
While I was away...I was able to really clear my head and connect with my higher power. I made some made some major life changes that I talk about in this video for my ongoing mixed media class, You & Me. I wanted to share the video with you.
I was really scared to make this decision. I love teaching but I just feel it's time to step back for a while and concentrate on my work. All my online classes have forever access and I'll still be available for all of them. The Facebook group for my You & Me class is quite lively...and I believe that I have posted a boatload of lessons on it so far this year (80 videos presently with more to come through Nov) that it will keep everyone busy for some time. That group is near and dear to my heart and has become my badass tribe. The class is currently ongoing through November, but of course remains open forever. It will be my last collaborative class. I am doing a special promotion for the remaining 3 months it's open...it's on sale. We would love to have you join in! Click here for more info!
I also have two guest spots in other classes coming up as well. One I can't announce just yet...more info soon. And the other is the FABULOUS Effy Wild's Radiant II Art Journal Class. I just finished my lesson for it...and I'm very happy with it. I really dug down deep for it emotionally...and it has some new techniques that I haven't explored previously in my other classes. Here's a sneak peek.
I hope you will consider joining me and the other line up of great teachers. And if you do decide...will you do me a teeny tiny favor and use this link....(It's how I get paid.) http://tinyurl.com/radiantwyanne
I think taking the classes off my shoulders for right now will free me up to maintain my blog a little better...and be better at responding to emails, Facebook notifications, etc. I get a little bogged down right now. :)
During my trip I was able to connect with a couple of my art crushes...other artists who I
am friends with online...but never had the opportunity to meet in person. Here's a couple of photos.
The colorfully talented, Kecia Frazee Deveney and the fabulous angel, Kate Thompson. I have been a long time admirer of both of them. Their spirit and uniqueness are such a gift to this world. It was a dream come true for me.
It was a little difficult for me to talk with them with my speech impediment. Both of them could understand me most of the time... I've gotten quite good as spotting when someone is just not quite understanding me and not sure if they should say something or not. I try to then write it down for a person. But so much is lost in translation and emotionally it's very frustrating. There was just so much more that I wanted to say and communicate with them...that it was a little disheartening.
I do miss that more than anything...
But...I decided that God gave me a gift with my art. And although my speech is somewhat limited...I can say everything and more that I need to say with my art.
So I begin my new journey. Thank you all for your love and support over all the years.
Love,
Wyanne
PS. I am going to start live streams of me painting for Periscope. (If you don't know what it is...check it out...it's pretty cool...here's the link: Click Here) Find me there @Wyanne. If you follow me on Twitter...you'll get a notification from them when I'm live. And they keep it up for a couple of days, I think. I'll also post on YouTube...but they tend to mute everything due to copyrights from my music playing in the background. Boo...hiss....
PSS. I'm feeding my Instagrams here to my blog. But, if you'd rather follow me there...click here.
PSSS. LOL....And last but not least...Facebook. I have a personal page....click here. And an art page...click here.
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