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

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

 

Free tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

To find out more about me just click on my picture below.

 

About Me

Untill next time…….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla

 

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

To find out more about me click on my picture below

 

About Me

Until next time……….

 

Warm hugs,

Marla

 

Beadwork, Ruins, and Paper doll Project

 

beading on a Clover loom

It’s been really cold where I live lately so it’s nice to play with some beadwork in the evening all cozy inside.  I just started playing with loom beadwork on a Clover beading loom.  I find it really relaxing and fun to do but it’s still a bit of a learning curve for me.   I am trying to figure out how to add clasps to the bracelet without lining it with suede and still have it look finished instead of boho.  I used C-lon for the loom threads and when I added the clasp it looked messier than I would have liked.  I think I will try the Nymo thread next time and see how that works.  I do enjoy the experimenting process of new projects and figuring out new techniques.

 

loom beaded bracelet by Marla L. Niederer

I also went exploring the ruins of an old foundry near where I live recently.  The goal was to go plein air painting but quite frankly it was too cold!  So I thought I would share some photos I took with you.  I may start some paintings at home and then return when it’s a tad bit warmer!

 

photo by Marla L. Niederer

photo by Marla L. Niederer

photo by Marla L. Niederer

I also can’t wait to share with you the newest paper doll project I have been working on but since it is part of an exchange in a group I belong to I have to wait until everyone has a chance to receive theirs first.  The theme is a Winter’s Tail.   Can’t wait to show you what I came up with for it!

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 YouTube Channel

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

 

 

 

Part Two of Free Tutorial Video on How to Paint Paper Clay with Watercolors just released

 

PaperClay Art Doll painted with Watercolors by Marla L. Niederer

As a thank you for following me on my blog and OrsinisAngels YouTube channel, I just released Part Two of my Free Video Tutorial on how to paint Paper clay with Watercolors.

You can view it on YouTube by clicking on the picture below.

 

Free Video Tutorial Part Two Painting Paper Clay Art Doll with Watercolors by                    Marla L. Niederer

If you missed it the free video tutorial Part One on how to paint Paper Clay with watercolors is still available to view.  Just click on the picture below to go to YouTube to see it.

 

Free Video Tutorial Part One Painting Paper Clay Art Doll with Watercolors by Marla L. Niederer

I hope you have been enjoying some creative fun lately.  I have been enjoying some Plein Air watercolor painting.  I painted this watercolor at Lonesome Bay near my home. 

 

Lonesome Bay by Marla L. Niederer

I also thought I would share with you a few pictures I took while visiting Boldt Castle in the Thousand Islands.  If you decide to take a trip there you will not be disappointed.  It is absolutely lovely.

 

One of the gardens at Boldt Castle Island

Boldt Castle

I am also teaching my class Moulin Rouge Dancers online on AforArtistic.  You can find out more about the class and or sign up for it by clicking on the picture below.

 

Moulin Rouge Online Class by Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below. 

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.  It will also bring you to one of my newest free video tutorials..

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me

Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

 

 

Creating Art with other Artists

 

Watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

It is so nice to be able to attend my art group again.  I used to paint watercolors with a group of artists at TAUNY in Canton NY.  TAUNY recently opened up for the group again and I attended for the first time in a long time last week.  I brought along my watercolors and a painting I had started while on a walk by the river with a very dear friend who is also an artist.  I feel so fortunate to be able to spend time with such kind and talented individuals that are also good friends.  It makes creating art so much more enjoyable and leads to so much more growth as an artist.

 

Watercolor Painting by Marla L. Niederer

I also have been playing with my Silhouette cutting machine this week.  I’m still learning how to use the software and enjoying the process.  These pop up teapot cards that I made were designed by Lori Whitlock.  I bought the SVG file to make them on her website.

 

Teapot pop up card designed by Lori Whitlock

I’m also still teaching the online Goddess class and getting ready to teach my online Sleeping Mermaid class online.  You can click on the picture below to find out more and to sign up for my online Sleeping Mermaid class.

 

Sleeping Mermaids Online Class with Marla L. Niederer

You can find out more information about the rest of the online classes I am teaching by clicking on the picture below.

 

Online Classes with Marla L. Niederer

 

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added downloadable face templates to my shop but don’t purchase them if you are buying a doll making class.  Each class has a face template included for that specific doll.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.  It will also bring you to one of my newest free video tutorials on how to needle sculpt a cloth doll nose if you missed it.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me

Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla

 

New Free Video Tutorial

 

Face Template for Cloth Doll making by Marla L. Niederer

I’ve been enjoying the nice weather here lately.  We jumped from winter weather to summer, not that I am complaining!

 

Along with enjoying the beautiful apple blossoms on our trees, I’ve also been enjoying nice walks by the river.

 

After my wrist surgery, I’m finding clay easier to work with than needle sculpting and stuffing cloth dolls.  So I have been doing a bit of experimenting with PaperClay for doll making.  This is a picture of the first doll I have been working on since my surgery.

 

In Process PaperClay Doll by Marla L. Niederer

If you missed my Facebook postlast week, I recently shared a new free video tutorial on how to use a face template for facial features on a needle sculpted cloth doll on my OrsinisAngels YouTube Channel.  You can see the video here

 

Free Facial Template Video Tutorial

I’m still teaching the Goddess online on AforArtistic and getting ready to teach the Sleeping Mermaid class in June.  You can find out more information about the online classes I am teaching by clicking on the picture below.

 

Online Classes with Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about my self-study classes by clicking on the picture below.  I just added downloadable face templates to my shop but don’t purchase them if you are buying a doll making class.  Each class has a face template included for that specific doll.

 

Self Study Classes by Marla L. Niederer

You can find out about all the free tutorials I offer by clicking on the picture below.  It will also bring you to my newest free video tutorial on how to needle sculpt a cloth doll nose if you missed it last week.

 

Free Tutorials by Marla L. Niederer

If you want to find out more about me click on my picture below.

 

About Me

Until next time…….

 

warm hugs,

 

Marla