Sketchbook Revival

 

Collage in process by Marla L. Niederer inspired by Karen Stamper's Sketchbook Revival session

Several years ago a friend of mine introduced me to Sketchbook Revival presented by Karen Abend and a host of other artists that share so freely their wonderfully inspiring talents. 

For 14 days each year, two videos are presented daily to inspire a routine sketchbook practice.

I’ve enjoyed the videos for many years but for some reason I found myself so much more engaged in the event this year and really enjoyed the process.

I created some flowers inspired by Joy Ting’s presentation and created a mini book inspired by Rachel Hazell.

My journal pages inspired by Joy Ting's and Rachel Hazell's Sketchbook Revival sessions

I sketched some silly cats inspired by Este Macleod.

Silly cats by Marla L. Niederer inspired by Este Macleod's Sketchbook Revival session.

I loved the lesson on Zentangles presented by Melinda Barlow and followed along for her Zentangle square.

Zentangle square by Marla L. Niederer inspired by Melinda Barlow's Sketchbook Revival session

 As I was drawing the Zentangle square I thought the patterns would make a nice little fairy so I drew this.

Fairy using Zentangle patterns by Marla L. Niederer

Karen Stamper presented a session on collaging a street in France.  I was so inspired by the lesson that I decided to use an old photo I took while in San Francisco and started this collage.  It’s still a work in process but oh such fun!

Collage in process by Marla L. Niederer inspired by Karen Stamper's Sketchbook Revival session

There were so many other wonderful sessions presented that I haven’t had the chance to do yet and realistically won’t do them all with all the other art projects dancing in my head but it was definitely a wonderful way to revitalize my art journaling practice.

In the spirit of sharing you can view my free watercolor painting roses video on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free Watercolor Painting Roses Video by Marla L. Niederer

I also wanted to share with you that my Sleeping Mermaid Class is now a self-study class.  You can find out more about it by clicking on the picture below.

 

Sleeping Mermaid Self-Study Class by Marla L. Niederer

To see more of my self-study classes click on the picture below.

 

Self-Study classes by Marla L. Niederer

To go to my OrsinisAngels YouTube Channel where all of my free video tutorials can be found, click on the picture below

 

OrsinisAngels Free YouTube video tutorials

To see all of my free tutorials you can click on the picture below

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

To find out more about me click on my picture below

 

About Me

Until next time……….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla