New Free Tutorials!

 

Graphite and Watercolor Angel by Marla Niederer

Many of you already know that I have been publishing free tutorials on a regular basis on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel.  I hope you have had time to watch some of them and create along with me. 

If you hadn’t viewed them yet, last month I shared several tutorials on card making.  I started out by creating a Victorian style Valentine using a combination of images that I found in the public domain and flowers that I had painted.  It was such fun to create! 

Victorian inspired Valentine card by Marla Niederer

I also shared a tutorial on how I made a special birthday card using all of my own art work images.  If you are into cardmaking, I hope these videos inspire you to create some of your own designs.

Valentine and Birthday Cards by Marla Niederer

This month I am sharing a two part series on how to use watercolors to enhance a graphite drawing.  I used a vintage Victorian photograph in the public domain as inspiration for the angels that I drew and painted.  You can see part one by clicking on the picture below.

 

Using Watercolor to Enhance a Graphite Drawing by Marla Niederer

I am still offering Self Study step by step doll making classes in my OrsinisAngels Etsy shop.  You can find them by clicking on the picture below.

 

Self Study Doll Making Classes by Marla Niederer

I started offering digital downloads for mixed media collage sheets in my Etsy shop and digital downloads of paper dolls that you can use in your mixed media projects or just to enjoy on their own.  You can find my digital downloads by clicking on the picture below.

 

Digital Collage instant downloads by Marla Niederer

I hope you have been enjoying a creative day!

 

Until next time………………..

warm hugs,

Marla

 

Plein Air painting and new free tutorials

 

Windmill by Marla L. Niederer

I hope you are still enjoying a creative summer.  Over the past two weeks I have enjoyed some plein air painting.  Inspired by Yvonne Morell’s class I took my art supplies and sketched and painted a wonderful old windmill that just so happens to be located next to a friend of mine’s home.  It was such fun!

 

Wellesley Island by Marla L. Niederer

I also added color to a sketch I did while I was staying at a cottage on Wellesley Island this past spring.  Sometimes while on vacation there isn’t enough time to complete a sketch in color but I often take my fountain pen with me that my son made.  I just love using it while going out and about.  I keep water soluble ink in it and then can use just water and a brush to add shading or often I go back and add color with watercolors when I am home while using a reference photo.  I find the sketching I do while out and about becomes such nice souvenirs of my trips. 

I also wanted to share that this month on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel I have shared two new free tutorials and will be sharing a couple of journal flip throughs in the coming weeks.

 

Accordion books by Marla Niederer inspired by 5 books in 5 days challenge 

The first free tutorial is on how to make an art journal out of an old book.  I had such fun with this so hope you enjoy it also.  If you are interested in viewing it just click on the picture below and it will bring you right to the tutorial on my OrsinisAngels channel.

 

Free tutorial on how to make an art journal out of an old book by Marla L. Niederer

For the book’s pages I used geli prints that I made.  I thought I would also share how I made the geli prints with you and posted a free tutorial in case you wish to make your own geli prints too.  You can view it by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free tutorial on how I made geli prints to use in  an art journal by Marla L. Niederer

Just a reminder, I have two digital original paper doll downloads in my shop now that can be used for your personal mixed media, collage, and junk journaling projects.  You can find out more about them by clicking on each picture below.

 

Estelle a digital fairy paper doll by Marla L. Niederer

Little Fox a digital paper doll by Marla L. Niederer

You can see a free video on how I assembled and decorated my paper doll Estelle on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free tutorial on how to assemble Estelle by Marla L. Niederer

If you wish to see and find out about my self-study classes you can click on the picture below.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

If you wish to see all of my free video tutorials on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel just click on the picture below.

 

Free tutorials on OrsinisAngels YouTube channel

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Free tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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Untill next time…….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla

 

Sakura by Roslind Sherman

 

Sakura by Roslind Sherman

On my last blog post I shared about participating in the Progressive Paper Doll group on Facebook. I wanted to share with you today some photos of the paper doll I received in the Enchanted Garden theme paper doll exchange.

Sakura by Roslind Sherman

 I received this incredible original paper doll “Sakura” designed and created by the very talented artist Roslind Sherman.

The packaging Sakura arrived in

The packaging of  Sakura was a gift in and of itself!

Sakura by Roslind Sherman

Roslind shared with me that Sakura meant beauty and joy.

Sakura and background paper screen by Roslind Sherman

In addition to the paper doll Sakura, I received a letter telling me a bit about the doll written by Roslind.   I also received a beautiful handmade paper screen also created by Roslind.

Sakura and background screen by Roslind Sherman

I was completely blown away by the intricate layering of papers to create both this beautiful paper doll and background screen.

Sakura by Roslind Sherman

Thank you again Roslind for sharing such a beautiful gift of talent and joy with me!

 

If you would like to make my original art paper doll Estelle, I just placed a free tutorial on how to embellish and assemble her on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel.  Just click on the picture below to see it.

 

Estelle Art Paper Doll Free Video Tutorial by Marla Niederer

My Paper Doll Estelle is also now available as a digital download in my shop.  To find out more or purchase the download just click on the picture below.

 

Estelle an Articulated Paper Doll by Marla L. Niederer Digital Download

If you wish to see and find out about my self-study classes you can click on the picture below.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

If you wish to see all of my free video tutorials on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel just click on the picture below.

 

Free video tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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Until next time…….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla

 

 

 

New Free Watercolor Roses Video Release

 

Old fashioned roses in my studio, photo by Marla L. Niederer

When we moved to our home many years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find old fashioned pink roses growing in our yard.  They generally bloom around Mother’s day each year depending on the weather.  They only bloom once a season but their beauty and fragrance is oh so delightful!  Last spring I brought some of the roses in and made a lovely arrangement in a vase to bring to my studio. 

Old Fashioned Roses photo by Marla L. Niederer

I decided to record a watercolor demo painting them to share with you on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel.  I thought I would release it now while many of us are still looking forward to all the beautiful blossoms springtime brings. To view the free watercolor painting roses video on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel click on the picture below.

Painting Watercolor Roses by Marla L. Niederer

I hope you enjoy the video.

Until next time………

Warm hugs,

Marla

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OrsinisAngels YouTube channel free videos by Marla L. Niederer

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Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

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Playing with Clay and Art Journaling

 

Seher sculpture in process by Marla L. Niederer

I have been having quite a bit of fun with several different projects lately.  I started to work with airdry clay again and have been working slowly on this original sculpture, Seher.  I shared a picture of her in process in my last post and thought I would share how she looks now.  I still have quite a bit to go before she is complete but not in a hurry at all.

Seher Sculpture in process by Marla L. Niederer

Since I had my clay and sculpting tools out I decided to take a clay sculpting class by Jeanne Marie Webb online.  The two necklace pendants were created while taking her class.  Her class is wonderful!

Hand sculpted necklace pendants by Marla L. Niederer

In my last post I shared some pictures of a Pretty little journal that I designed and created.  I have been doing some art journaling in it and thought I would share with you this two page spread inspired by Renee Mueller’s class Capturing Beauty.  Such fun!

 Renee Mueller class inspired Journal spread 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

 

Free Video Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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Until next time……….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla

 

Art Journaling and Air Dry Clay

 

photo by Marla L. Niederer

I love to create and surround myself with pretty little things and I thought I would share a few things that have been on my work table lately with you. 

I designed and created this pretty little art journal to work in while watching different art videos and trying out new techniques.  I recently signed up for Ivy Newport’s Studioworks which gives you access to her online art magazine and art classes.  So far I have been having quite a bit of fun with it.  The theme for this month’s magazine was flowers so the journal I created has a flower theme too.

 I used my silhouette design space to design the journal and cut it out except for the signature pages inside it.  For the front cover I used a print of a watercolor painting of flowers I did to embellish it.

 

Pretty Little Art Journal by Marla L. Niederer

 For the inside cover I used some public domain images from the Smithsonian as part of a collage. I also used some stamping and vintage lace.

 

Pretty Little Art Journal by Marla L. Niederer

I used some vintage sketching paper for most of the signature pages.  For my first two page spread I created a mixed media piece inspired by my beautiful Valentine’s Day flowers that I received from my awesome son.

 

Pretty Little Art Journal by Marla L. Niederer

For the center spread of the signature I used a black and white print of one of my paintings.

 

Pretty Little Art Journal by Marla L. Niederer

I created a little pocket to keep some paper ephemera in the back of the journal.  I used some public domain images from the Smithsonian and vintage wallpaper for the floral designs in the back of the journal.  I also used seam binding tape to reinforce the spine.  I used some of my rubber stamps to embellish the seam binding before attaching it to the journal.

 

Pretty Little Journal by Marla L. Niederer

I’ve also started to work with air dry clay again.  I’ve been working on creating this sculpture called Seher which is the same theme for the shadow box I created in the last paper doll exchange that I participated in.  I’ve never used LaDoll clay before and am really enjoying the smooth texture it has. 

 

Seher clay Sculpture in process by Marla L. Niederer

I also saw a clay over wooden clothespin Grodnertal inspired doll made by Rhonda King on facebook that intrigued me so I had to try my hand at it.  I actually used a drill to make the holes in the clothespin since my beloved husband bought me one for such things but I hadn’t really used before.  So instead of having him drill things for me I did it myself and I know it’s silly but it was such fun! So this is the armature for my own Grodnertal inspired clothespin doll. 

 

Grodnertal inspired clothespin doll armature 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

 

Free Video Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

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Until next time……….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla