Bear and Raccoon Magic is now a new Self Study Class!

 

Bear and Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer

Just thought I would share that I just added Bear and Raccoon Magic as a new Self Study downloadable PDF class in my OrsinisAngels shop.

 

Bear and Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer

Bear and Raccoon Magic are needle sculpted cloth dolls with unique hidden ball joints.  The skin tones and facial features are created with watercolor paints.  The hats are made out of wool felt.  The costumes are hand beaded.  They were so much fun to create!

 

Hand beaded shoes by Marla L. Niederer

The hats that the Bear and Raccoon Magic wear were inspired by the many adorable hats my granddaughter wears and also what bear and raccoon symbolize in various cultures.

 

Bear and Raccoon Magic hats by Marla L. Niederer

Bear, to me, symbolizes a strong and healing force.  Bears are fierce protectors.   Bears are also often associated with the healing energies of the earth.  Bear is often associated with hibernation, taking the time to go quietly within and letting new ideas grow before putting them forward into the world.  Bear medicine can help one achieve balance within as the trees that they are associated with symbolize balance between earth and sky.

 

Bear Magic by Marla L. Niederer

Raccoon, to me, symbolizes creativity and curiosity. They are very protective of their families.  They are very adaptable to their environment and are good problem solvers. They wear masks at all times.  Raccoon medicine can help one to adapt in times of transitions, in times of change.

 

Raccoon Magic by Marla L. Niederer

To find out more about Bear and Raccoon Magic and how to sign up for the class just click on the picture below.

 

Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Downloadable Video Class by Marla L. Niederer

I have shared a video on how to create both the Bear and Raccoon Magic felt hats for the dolls on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel.  Just click on the picture below to see the video.

 

Free Video Tutorial How to Make Bear and Raccoon Magic  Felt hats  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 my newest free video tutorials on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel

 

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: How to Sew Really Cute Felt Bear and Raccoon Hats for a Small Doll

 

Cute Felt Bear and Raccoon Hats for a Small Doll by Marla L. Niederer

I just wanted to share with you my new free video tutorial that I just posted on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel!   It demonstrates step by step how to sew your own bear and raccoon felt hats for small dolls.  The dolls in the tutorial are 9 & ¼” tall cloth dolls. 

Bear and Raccoon Magic Dolls by Marla L. Niederer

 Below is the pattern template for the hats.  Just click on the picture below and print it out.

 

Really Cute Raccoon and Bear Hat Pattern for Small Dolls by Marla L. Niederer

To use the template pattern trace it onto freezer paper.  Cut the freezer paper pattern template pieces out.  Iron them, shiny side down, onto the felt you are using for the hat in the colors that you choose.  If they have sewing lines don’t cut out the felt until you have sewn the sewing lines.  Then cut around the sewing lines leaving a seam allowance.  The video will show you exactly how I do this so you may wish to watch it first.

 To view the video just click on the picture below.

 

Free Video Tutorial:  How to Sew Really Cute Felt Bear and Raccoon Hats for Small Dolls by Marla L. Niederer

If you liked this free tutorial you may wish to check out the online video class I am getting ready to teach called Bear and Raccoon Magic. In the class you will learn how to create the two dolls (from head to toe including all costuming and hairdos) that wear the hats in the free tutorial.  You can find out more about this class by clicking on the picture below.

 

Bear and Raccoon Magic Online Video Class by Marla L. Niederer

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

 

Self Study E-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 my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel

 

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

 

Step by Step Watercolor Painting of Two Girls

 

Two Girls watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I thought I would share the step by step process of the watercolor painting I did of two girls recently.  I started out with doing a detailed pencil sketch.

 

Graphite sketch by Marla L. Niederer

I then added a watercolor wash of amazonite genuine to both the skin tone areas and the background.  On the background I added salt.  I let the salt dry and then brushed it off.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I then started to add some shading with raw umber.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

After the first layer of raw umber was dry I added a second layer of shading with raw umber.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I then used burnt sienna to start to add some details and a bit more shading.  I love using layers of watercolors in my paintings.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

After that was dry I added more burnt sienna and some rose madder.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I added more rose madder and used quinacridone purple for the dresses.  I used salt for the dresses.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I used brilliant orange and cerulean blue for the hair.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I continued shading the painting with amazonite genuine, burnt sienna, paynes grey, and ultramarine blue.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I added more depth to the hair with quinacridone purple.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I let that dry and then added a second layer of quinacridone purple.

 

In process watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

I added a final layer of brilliant orange and paynes grey to the hair and last but not least, my signature. 

 

Two Girls watercolor painting by Marla L. Niederer

It’s not too late to sign up for 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 Dancers Online Class with 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 on my OrsinisAngels YouTube channel

 

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

 

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

 

 

Old Fashioned Roses and Mixed Media

 

Painting Old Fashioned Roses from my garden

I have been keeping busy with my art work lately.  I gathered a bunch of old fashioned roses from my garden this week.  They only bloom once a season and only for a short time but they are so beautiful and smell so divine.  I used them as a subject for one of my watercolor paintings.

Old Fashioned Roses watercolor by Marla L. Niederer

I also have been playing a bit with mixed media art.  I am often inspired by old photos for my figurative art and found this 1920’s photo of Lili Wegener on Wikipedia.  Lili was a Danish transgender woman.  She was a well-known landscape artist before embracing her femininity. 

Photo of Lili Wegener from Wikipedia

I used the photo of Lili as inspiration for this mixed media piece.  I utilized watercolors, silk, acrylic mediums, and mat board.

Mixed Media art by Marla L. Niederer

Mixed Media Art by Marla L. Niederer

I’m still currently teaching my Sleeping Mermaid online class on AforArtistic and getting ready to teach my Moulin Rouge Dancers online class also.

Sleeping Mermaid online class with Marla L. Niederer

You can find out more about my Moulin Rouge online class by clicking on the link below.

Moulin Rouge Dancers Online class with 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