: Mixed-Media Self-Portraits by Cate Coulacos Prato
: Exhibition 36 by Susan Tuttle
: True Vision; Authentic Art Journaling by Lk Ludwig
: 1000 Artist Journal Pages by Dawn DeVries Sokol
: Artist Trading Card Workshop by Bernie Berlin
: A Charming Exchange by Kelly Snelling and Ruth Rae
: Cloth Paper Scissors, #15
: Art and Life Issue 9, Back Cover
: Artist Trading Cards; An Anthology of ATC's by Bernie Berlin
: Cloth Paper Scissors, #9Artfest 2008
I just returned from ArtFest - this is my 4th year attending as a student, my first year teaching, and it never ceases to be one of the most life-changing experiences of the year for me. I feel bursting with creativity, excitement, and enthusiasm this morning after catching up on sleep by getting a solid eleven hours. Where to start, where to start, my mind is like a jumping bean right now... I think breaking it up into two or three posts is the best way for me to approach sharing this amazing event with you, and I'm going to start by sharing photos from the class I taught, Creating Collaged Faces, and the amazing student work that came out of there - it blew me away. I was so proud of that group I can't tell you. Most of them had never worked in this intuitive manner and they all managed to stay open and curious, even through all the uncertainty and newness of the process. By the end of the day the jublilant energy and happy faces practically lit up the room; I feel like a proud mother, and like a proud mother would, i feel like I had the best class full of students at Artfest! (I took photos of artwork rather than the students as not everyone wanted to be photographed). I'll be teaching this same class again in Portland at Innerstandings next month, as well as Art and Soul in October. If you enjoy creating intuitively or you want to learn how to create that way, I hope you'll join me!
More on my ArtFest adventure to come....
Katie,
It looks like everyone had a ton of fun! I LOVE these art pieces!! You did have great students!! WOW-what amazing artists!
Posted by:kelly | April 07, 2008 at 11:38 AM
Ditto with sparklers!
Posted by:beadbabe49 | April 07, 2008 at 11:58 AM
Wow! Every collage is beautiful and really moving. Thanks for sharing Katie and I think I need to make a trip to Portland next month.... :)
Posted by:Suzanne | April 07, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Whoa!!!!
I am in awe. You must be one hell of a teacher.
I am green, all shades, with envy.
Posted by:karen cole | April 07, 2008 at 01:34 PM
katie,
when i saw some of these at show and tell, i was so blown away. i am SO taking this class with you. wow!
it was so good to see your joyous self again this year. you are such a treasure. see you in october!
xo
Posted by:kelly rae | April 07, 2008 at 01:41 PM
Truly amazing beautiful works.
Posted by:Sharon at Norah'S | April 07, 2008 at 02:54 PM
These are all so beautiful, and each is so different! I look forward to taking a class from you someday soon!
I loved meeting you at ArtFest!
Gwen
Posted by:Gwen | April 07, 2008 at 03:03 PM
Wow what an amazing collection! I so wish I could go, but it's a bit far from the UK!
Posted by:Becky | April 07, 2008 at 03:21 PM
Wow what an amazing collection! I so wish I could go, but it's a bit far from the UK!
Posted by:Becky | April 07, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Wonderful stuff...I am so wishing there was an artfest in Florida...if I plan one will you and Judy and all the other blogs I stalk come? I love the faces! Thank you for sharing them.
Posted by:shawn | April 07, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Katie
those images are soooooo stunning. !
Posted by:Kimberly Carney | April 07, 2008 at 08:16 PM
Well, Katie, I can see why you're a proud mama! These are fantastic! I'm not surprised. You're such a giving and warm instructor. Bless you!
Posted by:Fran | April 07, 2008 at 08:48 PM
these are absolutely breathtaking! i'm so happy for you to have had such a wonderful experience. i am sure your students were so excited to learn from you.
Posted by:kelly snelling | April 07, 2008 at 09:00 PM
one hell of a teacher indeed! these are just amazing, all of them! and you were a little worried... ;-) xxoxooxox
Posted by:misty | April 08, 2008 at 08:42 AM
100% gorgeous and unique. each and every one. i too would be bursting with pride to see all those luscious collaged faces your students turned out.
Posted by:Mary Ann | April 08, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Wow--I agree with everyone else, such amazing and unique pieces. It's so interesting to see how everyone interprets a process and makes it their own. Fabulous class and wonderful teacher!
Posted by:lucy | April 08, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Oh, Katie! These faces are wonderful! I would kill to have explored this with you - it is so perfectly obvious that you have a talent for teaching (not to mention your artistic talent, of course). I am glad AF was another wonderful experience for you.
Cheers, kiddo.
Deb
Posted by:deb trotter | April 08, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Wow! The art is absolutely amazing! As if I wasn't anxious enough to take your class this fall, now I really can hardly wait!
Posted by:Sue Pieper | April 08, 2008 at 06:57 PM
Fabulous work by your students Katie, you must be a wonderful teacher.
Ro
xo
Posted by:robruhn | April 09, 2008 at 05:57 AM
Each and every one has so much personality. You are a VERY good teacher!!
Posted by:Carla Sonheim | April 09, 2008 at 08:57 AM
These collaged faces are amazing. What a wonderful class you taught....It was so fun meeting you and admiring all of your lovlyness.
Posted by:candice Elton | April 09, 2008 at 09:39 PM
These are wonderful and beautiful! Katie it is awesome how you got everyone to do such work.
Catherine
Posted by:Catherine Witherell | April 16, 2008 at 11:24 AM
Absolutely love these collage faces...So Striking every one of them in their own way are'nt they?...
I have been painting faces, but now I think I will try one, to see what effect they have on opening up my creativity?????....just wish I could attend one of your classes...
xx
Posted by:Julia Rose | May 06, 2008 at 01:08 AM
I was browsing through your blog and found these! What incredible faces! You must be a great teacher! Roxann
Posted by:rivergardenstudio | May 18, 2008 at 07:52 AM
found you through Sue at Artful Adventures and had to give these wonderful creations and you a shout out on my blog today (June 3) - these are absolutely amazing!
Posted by:Tammy Vitale | June 03, 2008 at 08:04 AM