Paulette Insall ~ mixed media artist & mom

Inspired. Artist Workshop 2009

May 7-9, 2009
Concord, North Carolina
This is just one of my big announcements (so stay tuned for more)....I've been asked by Donna Downey to teach at her Inspired. Artist Workshop in May of 2009 in Concord, North Carolina. I'm so flippin excited!!! (as Donna herself would say) I will be one of six artists teaching two days of workshops. I'm just so immensely honored to be one of the instructors she's chosen to teach at her event next year!!! From what I've heard around blogland, it is a very unique and amazing...and life changing....event. Here's the info she has posted about it on her site...

"Inspired. Artist Workshop is a collaboration of creativity that blends the talents of some of the the most innovative Artists across several different genre’s of craft and hobby. Each Artist has been uniquely chosen and handpicked to offer crafter's of all skill levels and exposures an event that promises to be like no other. Each 3-hour core workshop has been designed with the Inspired. Artist in mind. Become a part of the journey, as each core Artist shares and guides you through their creative process. You will learn to work with new mediums and techniques, offering a tangible perspective into the Artist’s methods. The Inspired. Artist weekend is meant to expose and encourage students to stretch outside their comfort zones and embrace their unique creative potential within.

Each attendee will receive the same Inspired. and creatively charged experience and will attend each 3-hour workshop with all 6 Inspired. Artists. Each workshop will encourage you to incorporate your personal styles and touches resulting in a one of a kind completed art piece that bears your individual signature. The intimate workshop setting allows students to experience and explore creatively in a relaxed environment and walk away with a new perspective on their creative potential.

A wide array of optional evening mini-workshops will be offered each night to further students opportunities for Inspiration. Create a schedule that works best for you as you choose from the list of classes with talented guest instructors.

 

If mini-workshops aren't your thing, enjoy an open crop room that is accessible to you throughout the event to relax, craft or hang out with your friends.

Join me in another creative exploration of a lifetime as we challenge ourselves to experience creativity and inspiration in a whole new way."

For all the details and to see what other artists will be teaching, be sure to check out the event site on Donna's website. Oh and here's a little screen shot of my info page on the site. ;) :D My class description will be available there around mid July, so keep you're eyes peeled. ;)

Feeling better :)

Well it looks like this nasty icky cold thing is finally on its way out! YEA! The cough is still hanging on, but I'm finally starting to get some good rest at night and beginning to feel like my old self again....actually felt up to painting today. :) I just wanted to make a really quick post to thank all of you for your get well wishes and prayers. They are soooooo appreciated!!

I've got some big announcements for y'all, but it'll have to wait 'til either later tonight or tomorrow. I got a lot of catching up still to do, so just keep your eyes peeled here in the next day or so. :D

Oh and did ya notice the new bloggy banner? What do ya think? I was thinking that it was time I gave it a facelift. ;) :D

feeling kinda icky...

Just wanted to let y'all know I'm feeling under the weather. Woke up with a sore throat, stuffy nose, and general feeling of ickiness. Thought it was just allergies since it is that time of year, but I took some medicine for that and it really didn't help. So I guess I'm coming down with something. Guess its God's way of telling me I gotta slow down and rest. Okay, okay, okay I hear ya. LOL! :D

Sitting at the computer for any length of time gets me kinda light headed right now. So I'm gonna go lie down again and hope that my hubby makes it home soon. xo

Online class update (and yep, it's still busy, busy 'round here)

It's been a busy week with no time for painting outside of finishing up the painting for my current "All About Faces" online class. We're entering our last week and I'm just amazed at all the fantastic work my students are doing! I'm like a proud Momma! :D And speaking of the faces class, I have room for one more person in my next session of this class that starts on June 30th. So if you wanna grab it, go to the online classes page and send your payment quick! Update: "All About Faces" class is now full

Well, I'd better get back to work. Lots to do before I have to go pick up Aiden at preschool. It's gonna be another busy day, but its all good! :) Much love to y'all and hope ya have a fantastic Monday! Get out and enjoy spring for me since I'll likely be stuck inside all day. ;)

I just started a new group on Flickr

After endless searching for a group for mixed media and folk artists who are Christian and not finding quite what I was looking for (many Christian mixed media/collage artist groups have lots of swaps, round robins, etc. and I am never able to participate those and feel kinda out of place), I decided to start a group myself. :)

My intention is for it to be a place where artists (both new and experienced) who are Christian and also create any type of mixed media or folk art.......painting, collage, jewelry, or assemblage....to share their work (with or without a Christian theme), encourage, and support each other.

The only requirement is that you be an artist and a Christian. The art you create doesn't have to have a Christian message. I hope to see some of you there. I've made the group by invite only, so you'll have to request to join the group if I haven't already sent you an invite.

Click here to visit --> Christian Mixed Media & Folk Artists