How to Draw & Paint Enchanting Portraits of Fae Kings & Queens in Alcohol Markers & Watercolor!4/7/2024 This month, we're visiting the enchanting world of friendly fae royalty in the Celtic Collective! Lucy and I can't wait to teach you how to draw and paint these adorable King & Queen couples, a HOT young King, and SULTRY Princess! We'll be working in a variety of mediums including pencil, alcohol markers, and watercolor.  *All product links are affiliate & for U.S. residents only.* ✨Adorable Fae Couple in Markers with Karen✨This one is totally beginner friendly, so PLEASE don't shy away if you've never tried working with alcohol markers before, or if doing 2 faces (one being a guy!) intimidate you in any way. Remember, I'm holding your hand the entire way, step-by-step in this super FUN online art lesson!! If you're new to alcohol markers and feel like you might benefit from an intro or refresher to markers, this simple floral lesson is a great warmup of how it FEELS to work with alcohol markers before jumping into a more in-depth project :)  SuppliesAs always, use whatever you have and love most, this is what I used... Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil Set https://amzn.to/2GFzZlf Bristol Paper 11 x 14 https://amzn.to/3MkxzdY Molotow Fineliners https://amzn.to/3Bp41GF Molotow ALTERNATIVE (1/3 of the price) https://amzn.to/3DKH0i8 Ohuhu markers WG0.5, R19, R26, R29, Yr6 (crown) from skin tones set https://amzn.to/3XphRmx and Copics for the following colors: Greens YG63, YG67 Blues BG49, BG15 Purple V17 Browns E59, E79 Artbeek assorted (red, greys, dark yellow) Do NOT get caught up in having the exact colors. Just pick quick and GO HAVE FUN!! Sharpie paint marker for highlights or 3 pk White Posca Paint Pens https://amzn.to/3OLAiiu And a big bowl for the wreath :) 🧚Ready to start this 2-hour lesson? Me toooooo!!  ✨Happy Fairy Couple in Markers with Lucy✨ Another cute couple in alcohol markers!! So fun!! I love their matching crowns, freckles and smiles :) And of course, Lucy's rendering of these two is amazing as always!! Feel free to use whatever you love and have on hand. Here's what Lucy used... Supplies11x14 inch marker paper
Rather than listing all the specific marker shades, Lucy just snapped a pic for us, so if you need suggestions - here's what she was working with :)  🧚Ready to start this awesome lesson?! Me tooooooo!  ✨HOT Fairy King in Watercolor with Karen✨ I think we should do HOT Fairy Kings every month!! LOL :) I hope you have as much fun with this lesson as I did! I used my Terrain Watercolor Set by Prima for this project. If you don't have it, but are thinking about purchasing this palette, I recently reviewed it on YouTube HERE. Here's what else I used... SuppliesPentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil https://amzn.to/3OMntBT Fabriano Hot Press 11" x 14" https://amzn.to/3Ysrp0f TERRAIN Set by Prima https://amzn.to/47ln5UO Danel Smith lamp black https://amzn.to/3DO0FOh Danel Smith phthalo blue https://amzn.to/3OqfFXF Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/47qiAbk Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Round 1 and 2 - I order from https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order Flat Watercolor Brushes 1/2" and 1" by Silver Brush (Velvet) https://amzn.to/49VPqC6 If you don't have any watercolor brushes I highly recommend this super affordable set and it does come with a flat brush too: https://amzn.to/3gCZWRZ Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW 🧚Ready for this fun 1.5-hour lesson? Yay!!  ✨SULTRY Fairy Princess✨ |
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Happy New Year Celtic Collective member!!
I hope you enjoyed some extra special holiday time with family and friends, and got to have some time just for you. If you didn't get some YOU TIME yet, Lucy and I have got such a fun month's worth of watercolor, gouache, and marker lessons for you to enjoy... in the magical theme of GNOMES!
I hope you enjoyed some extra special holiday time with family and friends, and got to have some time just for you. If you didn't get some YOU TIME yet, Lucy and I have got such a fun month's worth of watercolor, gouache, and marker lessons for you to enjoy... in the magical theme of GNOMES!
Don't these look amazing?! We both LOVED preparing these online art lessons for you and can't wait to see your versions of these awesome projects!! Let's dive in!!
Female Fire Elemental in Inks & Gouache with Karen
*All product links are affiliate & for U.S. residents only.*
I think it's safe to say I'm MORE than a little obsessed with how the project above turned out!! The wisdom is pouring out of this elemental with her dual colored eyes and mult-hued gray locks. I love how vibrant the colors are in this piece - thanks to an awesome combo of fountain pen inks and gouache.
Did you know that gnomes are ALSO called Elementals? They can represent the elements of nature. I chose the element of fire for this project's inspiration and hope she brings a touch of power to your 2024!
As always, you use whatever art supplies you love and have on hand! Here's what I used...
Did you know that gnomes are ALSO called Elementals? They can represent the elements of nature. I chose the element of fire for this project's inspiration and hope she brings a touch of power to your 2024!
As always, you use whatever art supplies you love and have on hand! Here's what I used...
Supplies
Fabriano 1264 Coldpress Watercolor Pad 11" x 15" https://amzn.to/3RvR9pC
Fountain Pen Inks
Widow Maker by Noodler's https://amzn.to/3tCN1Gp
Black Drawing Ink https://amzn.to/3NMTECP
Nude by Jacques Herbin https://amzn.to/3a0xfuV
Raw Sienna by Diamine https://amzn.to/3vcWoDg
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes in Round 1 and 2 and Mop 1 https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
Gouache
Gouache cheap angled brushes are my favorite https://amzn.to/3MeHAqe
Turner Design Gouache in the following colors
(NOTE: you can always substitute acrylics for gouache!!):
White https://amzn.to/3TJqiJl
Neutral Grey 7 https://amzn.to/3RAAYY9
Jet Black https://amzn.to/3GYX1CN
Peacock https://amzn.to/48wum3Y
Watercolor pencils in red and brown
Sharpie Paint Pen in Gold https://amzn.to/3H09q9A
Pentel Arts Sign Pen w/ Micro Brush https://amzn.to/3JhAjZ2 (black and brown)
Copic White https://amzn.to/4aDutMG
👇Ready to start this 1.5-hour lesson? Let's do it!
Fountain Pen Inks
Widow Maker by Noodler's https://amzn.to/3tCN1Gp
Black Drawing Ink https://amzn.to/3NMTECP
Nude by Jacques Herbin https://amzn.to/3a0xfuV
Raw Sienna by Diamine https://amzn.to/3vcWoDg
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes in Round 1 and 2 and Mop 1 https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
Gouache
Gouache cheap angled brushes are my favorite https://amzn.to/3MeHAqe
Turner Design Gouache in the following colors
(NOTE: you can always substitute acrylics for gouache!!):
White https://amzn.to/3TJqiJl
Neutral Grey 7 https://amzn.to/3RAAYY9
Jet Black https://amzn.to/3GYX1CN
Peacock https://amzn.to/48wum3Y
Watercolor pencils in red and brown
Sharpie Paint Pen in Gold https://amzn.to/3H09q9A
Pentel Arts Sign Pen w/ Micro Brush https://amzn.to/3JhAjZ2 (black and brown)
Copic White https://amzn.to/4aDutMG
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Easy Gonk Gnomes in Watercolor with Lucy
This project is absolutely perfect for the beginner or anyone who wants to sit down and have a little fun with a simple watercolor project!
These little cuties are called Gonk gnomes, and they're actually part of Scandinavian folklore. They're supposed to bring good luck (if treated well).
In the same way American children might leave cookies and milk out for Santa on Christmas Eve, Nordic families set out a bowl of porridge for the gonks on Winter Solstice. Too cute!!
These little cuties are called Gonk gnomes, and they're actually part of Scandinavian folklore. They're supposed to bring good luck (if treated well).
In the same way American children might leave cookies and milk out for Santa on Christmas Eve, Nordic families set out a bowl of porridge for the gonks on Winter Solstice. Too cute!!
Supplies
For this piece, feel free to use whatever you love most, Lucy's using her Prima Terrain watercolor set, along with a few colored pencils, a white gel pen, black fineliner, and round watercolor brush (along with a smaller one for detail: https://www.schimoniart.com/shop/brushes/).
👇Ready to Paint Along to this 1-Hour Lesson? Me toooo!
👇Ready to Paint Along to this 1-Hour Lesson? Me toooo!
Birch Gnome in Gouache with Karen
Have you ever painted on wood before? It's super fun and can completely change the feel of your piece. The reference image for this little guy was just BEGGING to be painted on wood!
I painted my gnome in gouache, but feel free to use acrylics if you don't have that! Here's what else I used...
I painted my gnome in gouache, but feel free to use acrylics if you don't have that! Here's what else I used...
Supplies
Wood slice: https://amzn.to/41BuwVe
Clear Gesso: https://amzn.to/3tAHk1O
White Gesso: https://amzn.to/3RvPrEI
Gouache cheaply brushes https://amzn.to/3MeHAqe
Turner Design Gouache in the following colors:
Night blue (darkest) https://amzn.to/3TG2FkN
Sky blue (middle) https://amzn.to/3GYLFih
Horizon (lightest although I could only find the link to the acrylic version which should be fine anyways!) https://amzn.to/3RBMy5b
Raw Umber https://amzn.to/3tqDHLQ
White https://amzn.to/3TJqiJl
Flesh Tint by Winsor Newton https://amzn.to/3vmJUst
Watercolor pencils in blue, red and brown
Sea Sponges https://amzn.to/48asduX
Sponge brush https://amzn.to/48zNGgw
Copic White https://amzn.to/4aDutMG
Clear Gesso: https://amzn.to/3tAHk1O
White Gesso: https://amzn.to/3RvPrEI
Gouache cheaply brushes https://amzn.to/3MeHAqe
Turner Design Gouache in the following colors:
Night blue (darkest) https://amzn.to/3TG2FkN
Sky blue (middle) https://amzn.to/3GYLFih
Horizon (lightest although I could only find the link to the acrylic version which should be fine anyways!) https://amzn.to/3RBMy5b
Raw Umber https://amzn.to/3tqDHLQ
White https://amzn.to/3TJqiJl
Flesh Tint by Winsor Newton https://amzn.to/3vmJUst
Watercolor pencils in blue, red and brown
Sea Sponges https://amzn.to/48asduX
Sponge brush https://amzn.to/48zNGgw
Copic White https://amzn.to/4aDutMG
In case you love painting on wood slices...
I've got two more birch wood slice projects in the Celtic Collective in case you wanna play with these later!
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Watercolor Mushroom Gnome with Lucy
I'm in LOVE with this little guy's bright blue eyes and handlebar mustache!! I think he's just the cutest!!
If you're not in the mood to free-hand this drawing with Lucy, she included a template for you that you can transfer onto your own watercolor paper in case you'd prefer to dive right into your watercolors today.
Lucy used a colo-erase pencil to sketch her gnome.
Here's what else she used...
If you're not in the mood to free-hand this drawing with Lucy, she included a template for you that you can transfer onto your own watercolor paper in case you'd prefer to dive right into your watercolors today.
Lucy used a colo-erase pencil to sketch her gnome.
Here's what else she used...
Supplies
- Watercolor paper 300gsm
- Polina Bright watercolor brushes
- A smaller watercolor brush which is the mini quill by "Schimoni Art" https://www.schimoniart.com/shop/brushes/
- Terrain watercolor set by Prima
- white gel pen (or paint pen) for the highlights
- a few colored pencils in browns/pinks for adding to the features
- fine liner in black
- colo-erase pencils to sketch him out but you can easily just use a pencil and eraser
Woodland Gnome in Alcohol Markers with Lucy
Lucy has been LOVING playing with her alcohol markers lately. You would NEVER know she hasn't been working with them for long because she's an absolute PRO! Just look at the depth and dimension she created in this adorable little guy!! I can't even...
If you'd like to get right into coloring this cutie, Lucy included a template for you to trace inside the classroom.
She used a ton of gorgeous colors, but feel free to use fewer if you'd like to keep things a bit simpler. A good rule of thumb is to use a light, medium, and dark in the same color to achieve depth. And remember - the brand of alcohol marker doesn't matter- feel free to mix and match however you choose.
Here are the specific Ohuhu alcohol marker shades Lucy used for this project and more...
If you'd like to get right into coloring this cutie, Lucy included a template for you to trace inside the classroom.
She used a ton of gorgeous colors, but feel free to use fewer if you'd like to keep things a bit simpler. A good rule of thumb is to use a light, medium, and dark in the same color to achieve depth. And remember - the brand of alcohol marker doesn't matter- feel free to mix and match however you choose.
Here are the specific Ohuhu alcohol marker shades Lucy used for this project and more...
Supplies
- marker paper (large size like 11 x 14 inches)
- A pencil and eraser
- fineliner pen (I used a thin one like 0.3 or even 0.1)
- White gel pen or paint pen for any highlights at the end
For the face from the Ohuhu skin tone set:
- RV 270
- R26
- R30
- R28
- R23
- YR212
- WG0 5
- R21
For the beard: GG020, CG3, BG070, CG5, BGII09
For the hat (and studs): MG020, MG060, BGII09, BGII05, BGI03, Y8, YR1, YR270
Clothing: Y230, Y7, GY173
Leaves: GY8, GY42, GY173, G240
Also used Y11, Y12, E380, E050, R280, V160 and R16
Have SO much fun working on these new projects!!
😜Goofing around at Lickleyhead Castle last fall😜
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Create Fantasy Art You Love Using Drawing Techniques Inspired by Illustrator, Kevin Keele!
11/6/2023
Hello Celtic Collective Member!!
And an EXTRA SPECIAL hello to you if you're a brand new member!!
And an EXTRA SPECIAL hello to you if you're a brand new member!!
✨New Member?✨
Lucy and I (Karen) are thrilled to have you here and don't ever want you to feel overwhelmed.
This members only blog is a great place for you to go to quickly find all the links for your monthly lessons, extra links to resources to support those lessons, or to just look up lessons differently than you would using the Visual Index.
On the blog, you can choose lessons by CATEGORY based on their topic, art supply, or lesson length.
We've also got a FOR NEW MEMBERS post with everything you need all in one place to help you get up to speed and feel more comfortable faster :)
This members only blog is a great place for you to go to quickly find all the links for your monthly lessons, extra links to resources to support those lessons, or to just look up lessons differently than you would using the Visual Index.
On the blog, you can choose lessons by CATEGORY based on their topic, art supply, or lesson length.
We've also got a FOR NEW MEMBERS post with everything you need all in one place to help you get up to speed and feel more comfortable faster :)
✨NEW November Lessons Are Here!✨
I don't know about you, but I can barely believe we're into November already!! Time always flies when we're having SO much fun!!
This month we are diving into the style and artistry of Kevin Keele. If you're new to Kevin's work, he does the most beautiful illustrations. I'm a huge fan of how of everything he does, but especially love his work on toned paper and how he renders HAIR! It's out of this world. He's also got some really amazing fantasy art pieces. Basically, I'm obsessed.
CLICK HERE to see more of Kevin's work on Instagram.
This month we are diving into the style and artistry of Kevin Keele. If you're new to Kevin's work, he does the most beautiful illustrations. I'm a huge fan of how of everything he does, but especially love his work on toned paper and how he renders HAIR! It's out of this world. He's also got some really amazing fantasy art pieces. Basically, I'm obsessed.
CLICK HERE to see more of Kevin's work on Instagram.
Isn't she gorgeous?!
I hope you love her, because she's one of our projects for this month!!
Kevin has ever so kindly given us permission to use his work as references so we can dive into his style and try to emulate it for our own personal growth (obviously not to ever sell, steal etc!). This is strictly for learning purposes and personal enjoyment at home.
This month your lessons can be found in the Master's Apprentice Classroom because that's exactly what we are this month! We're studying a Master to learn how we can improve our own artistic skills.
I hope you love her, because she's one of our projects for this month!!
Kevin has ever so kindly given us permission to use his work as references so we can dive into his style and try to emulate it for our own personal growth (obviously not to ever sell, steal etc!). This is strictly for learning purposes and personal enjoyment at home.
This month your lessons can be found in the Master's Apprentice Classroom because that's exactly what we are this month! We're studying a Master to learn how we can improve our own artistic skills.
*Karen's product links are affiliate & for U.S. Residents Only.*
✨Watercolor Glow Study with Karen✨
Our first project this month is to study the above reference to create our own glowing watercolor fairy. This project may look familiar to you if you follow me on YouTube.
She was in the background of my product review video for the Tropical Watercolor Set by Prima. In case you wanna check that video out to learn more about the plaette I used to create this lesson, CLICK HERE to watch watercolor set review, or simply press play below.
She was in the background of my product review video for the Tropical Watercolor Set by Prima. In case you wanna check that video out to learn more about the plaette I used to create this lesson, CLICK HERE to watch watercolor set review, or simply press play below.
As always, YOU use whatever art supplies you love and have on hand, here's what I used...
Supplies
Arches Coldpress 300 lb Watercolor paper 9 x 12 https://amzn.to/3ERXSEd
Mechanical Pencils https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL
Prima Tropicals Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/461ajd8
Assorted Color Pencils
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/47qiAbk
Silver Paint Marker https://amzn.to/3LuAK2w
White Gouache (honestly any white is fine!) https://amzn.to/3LvmAhB
Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Mop #3 and Round #2 https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
Ready to start this 75-Minute Watercolor Lesson? Let's do it!
Mechanical Pencils https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL
Prima Tropicals Watercolor Set https://amzn.to/461ajd8
Assorted Color Pencils
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/47qiAbk
Silver Paint Marker https://amzn.to/3LuAK2w
White Gouache (honestly any white is fine!) https://amzn.to/3LvmAhB
Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Mop #3 and Round #2 https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
Ready to start this 75-Minute Watercolor Lesson? Let's do it!
*Lucy's product links are affiliate & for UK Residents only.*
✨Kevin Keele Fairy Girl with Lucy✨
Lucy is typically a watercolor / gouache girl, so doing a drawing on toned paper was a little outside of her usual comfort zone, but she LOVED it!
Again, as we have with all lessons for this artist study, we've gotten Kevin Keele's kind permission to use his work as references so we can learn from his gorgeous style and try to improve our own skills.
Again, as we have with all lessons for this artist study, we've gotten Kevin Keele's kind permission to use his work as references so we can learn from his gorgeous style and try to improve our own skills.
If you'e never worked on toned paper before, you *might* want to visit the Toned Paper Introduction in the Maiden's Classroom prior to doing the next couple of lessons in order to feel a bit more comfortable.
However, if you wanna bulldoze your way straight into it - we respect that method as well (and often choose that route ourselves!), we've got you, everything is step-by-step in today's new lessons too.
Just a reminder, Lucy's product links are for UK residents. If you're a UK student, please use Lucy's toned paper art supply recommendations for Karen's toned paper lessons as well :)
If you're a U.S. resident, scroll down and grab Karen's supply list from the next project. Supplies can be used interchangeably for Lucy and Karen's toned paper drawing projects depending on where you live.
If you don't have any "fancy" supplies, don't sweat it - all of the toned paper drawings can totally be done in pencil or black pen.
If you're a U.S. resident, scroll down and grab Karen's supply list from the next project. Supplies can be used interchangeably for Lucy and Karen's toned paper drawing projects depending on where you live.
If you don't have any "fancy" supplies, don't sweat it - all of the toned paper drawings can totally be done in pencil or black pen.
Supplies
- Pastel Paper in various colors (I think this one is perhaps a smaller size than I used) https://amzn.to/3tZYp4W
- White Stabilo All pencil (this is a multi pack option) https://amzn.to/3MxRvdB
- Tombow Mono eraser https://amzn.to/3QJ8s7v
- Uniball White signo gel pen https://amzn.to/40vjqAH
- Gelly roll white (an alternative to the Uniball) https://amzn.to/3FLbZvA (keep in mind that the gel pens come in different thicknesses so you can get a variety of thick to super fine if you wish!)
- black pens with different nib shapes https://amzn.to/3sjZqV2
- Chinese brush pens https://amzn.to/3SrjsYd
You can also use just a black gel pen or even a biro (or similar office type pen!)
Ready to start Lucy's 1-Hour Profile Lesson? Let's do it!!
Ready to start Lucy's 1-Hour Profile Lesson? Let's do it!!
✨Sweet Flower Fairy on Toned Paper with Karen✨
Wanna try a 3/4 face in this same amazing style?
I hope you have as much fun with this lesson as I did!
She's actually kind of a bonus lesson for you because the original toned paper drawing lesson I recorded turned out a bit warbly. I didn't know it until I was done filming. You're still getting that lesson too, but hopefully this extra will make up for the fact that the quality of my other toned paper project isn't as awesome as usual :)
I hope you have as much fun with this lesson as I did!
She's actually kind of a bonus lesson for you because the original toned paper drawing lesson I recorded turned out a bit warbly. I didn't know it until I was done filming. You're still getting that lesson too, but hopefully this extra will make up for the fact that the quality of my other toned paper project isn't as awesome as usual :)
Supplies
Strathmore Toned Grey paper (while this is Mixed Media paper, I ONLY use it dry) https://amzn.to/3Oq1sKg
Mechanical pencil 0.7 from this set https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL
White 1.0 mm from this set https://amzn.to/47hSR42
C5 and C8 Grey Copics from this set https://amzn.to/3tZvi1T
Black Gel pen 1.0 mm https://amzn.to/47fmQcX
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Mechanical pencil 0.7 from this set https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL
White 1.0 mm from this set https://amzn.to/47hSR42
C5 and C8 Grey Copics from this set https://amzn.to/3tZvi1T
Black Gel pen 1.0 mm https://amzn.to/47fmQcX
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✨Winged Angel with Lucy✨
Lucy has taken a different approach to this project and I can't wait for you to try it! She's doing a bit of a "mash-up" by using a reference photo of a winged angel, and rendering her in Kevin's style.
It's seriously SO awesome!!
Supplies for the Winged Angel lesson are exactly the same as Lucy's supply list noted above. And, just a reminder, if you live in the U.S., feel free to use Karen's supply list above to get the same results.
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It's seriously SO awesome!!
Supplies for the Winged Angel lesson are exactly the same as Lucy's supply list noted above. And, just a reminder, if you live in the U.S., feel free to use Karen's supply list above to get the same results.
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✨The Robed Wanderer with Karen✨
Last but definitely not least for this month!!
This is the lesson I mentioned above where the video quality was not as great as it usually is. I wish I would've known sooner so I could've made some adjustments. But, I that's life, right?
I'm sure you can STILL have fun with this lesson and I KNOW you'll learn something from it too.
I actually loved how my robed "wanderer" turned out:)
Supplies for this project are the exact same as what I used to create the Flower Fairy girl on toned paper, or what Lucy used to create her Fariy Girl. Make sure you follow Lucy's supply list if you're in the UK, and mine if you're in the U.S.
This is the lesson I mentioned above where the video quality was not as great as it usually is. I wish I would've known sooner so I could've made some adjustments. But, I that's life, right?
I'm sure you can STILL have fun with this lesson and I KNOW you'll learn something from it too.
I actually loved how my robed "wanderer" turned out:)
Supplies for this project are the exact same as what I used to create the Flower Fairy girl on toned paper, or what Lucy used to create her Fariy Girl. Make sure you follow Lucy's supply list if you're in the UK, and mine if you're in the U.S.
Ready to start this 1.5-Hour Lesson? Click the button below!
Not in the Mood for Toned Paper Drawings?
That's TOTALLY ok!!
Maybe you'd prefer a scroll through the Visual Index on our website to see which project DOES catch your eye?! I think the Visual Index is such a cool feature for the Celtic Collective, and ALL the art clubs at Awesome Art School!
Click the button below to check out the Visual Index.
Maybe you'd prefer a scroll through the Visual Index on our website to see which project DOES catch your eye?! I think the Visual Index is such a cool feature for the Celtic Collective, and ALL the art clubs at Awesome Art School!
Click the button below to check out the Visual Index.
Haven't Had Time to Art Lately?
If the Visual Index feels at all overwhelming because of ALL the fantastic choices, feel free to click on the Maiden's Classroom to brush up on some simpler art techniques, learn about an art supply that's new to you, or to do a smaller "warm-up" type project in your "practice journal," like watercolor tartans or clouds in a moody sky!
If you're ever feeling like you're in a creative slump, just doing some little exercises or mini projects like these can help to release any pressure you've been putting on yourself in your own head.
I also REALLY love the idea of calling a journal my "practice journal," or even my "crappy journal!" LOL! It totally makes me feel better - like who cares if you mess up?! It's just the practice journal :) Heck, you could even put ALL your projects in the practice journal!! And if one turns out amazing and you wanna frame it - you can easily cut that single page out!
If you're ever feeling like you're in a creative slump, just doing some little exercises or mini projects like these can help to release any pressure you've been putting on yourself in your own head.
I also REALLY love the idea of calling a journal my "practice journal," or even my "crappy journal!" LOL! It totally makes me feel better - like who cares if you mess up?! It's just the practice journal :) Heck, you could even put ALL your projects in the practice journal!! And if one turns out amazing and you wanna frame it - you can easily cut that single page out!
Another way you can choose a project is by visiting the Latest Lessons Classroom to work on one of the awesome projects released LAST month!
Aren't they gorgeous?! And they're not TOO Halloween-ish that you couldn't do them at any point during the year, right?!
There's NO WRONG WAY to choose a project to work on. Everything is here for YOU to enjoy at your own pace, on your own time, whenever you're ready for them!!
We hope you have SO much fun with whatever you choose, and hope you share a pic of your finished pieces in the Facebook Group.
Remember, simply add the hashtag #CelticCollective to your post for a chance to be entered to win a prize during the next Giveaways LIVE on December 1st! Soooo fun!!
And YES, if you post multiple pieces of art with the hashtag, you get to enter the drawing MULTIPLE times and have a higher chance of winning!! Woohoo!!
Happy Art-ing!
Welcome to September and four brand new Celtic Collective lessons!!
Last month "Fairies in Jars" were requested by the group,
so here you go - 3 fun watercolor lessons, and one literal fairy in a jar :)
We hope you love them!
This month your lessons can be found
in the Seelie Court (Friendly Fae) classroom.
Last month "Fairies in Jars" were requested by the group,
so here you go - 3 fun watercolor lessons, and one literal fairy in a jar :)
We hope you love them!
This month your lessons can be found
in the Seelie Court (Friendly Fae) classroom.
✨Karen's Fairy in a Fish Bowl✨
Just when you thought fairies were cute, putting them in jars takes them to a whole new level of adorable doesn't it?!
Just look at this... isn't she the cutest?!
Just look at this... isn't she the cutest?!
*Karen's links are affiliate and for U.S. residents only. Lucy's links are affiliate & for UK residents only.*
As you know, working small is hard for me... so my wee fairy isn't quite so wee, and has ended up in a bit of a jar-shaped fish bowl, LOL!
Honestly, I suggest you do kinda the same, because for this particular project I'm creating my fairy and goldfish on a separate piece of waterclor paper and cutting her out to glue onto a seperate sheet of paper with my watercolor jar. You may want to do the same :)
I left you a reference image of the most beautiful fairy girl holding a goldfish, along with 2 from me, including my final and a closeup of my fairy girl to help you along.
If you have your Celtic Collection book of reference images (or the eBook), this is where today's reference comes from.
✨Not sure where to find your FREE eBook? Click here to download it and print a couple of pages, or just pull up this particular image on your phone and set it next to you while you work. If you don't have a physical copy of this book and would like one, click here to order one from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YYLP1o
✨Not sure where to find your FREE eBook? Click here to download it and print a couple of pages, or just pull up this particular image on your phone and set it next to you while you work. If you don't have a physical copy of this book and would like one, click here to order one from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YYLP1o
As always, you use whatever you have, this is what I used...
Supplies
I drew my fairy and fish on 8"x8" watercolor paper: https://amzn.to/44VzEoh
The jar was drawn on Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14” https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj
Using Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil https://amzn.to/3OMntBT
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
All the watercolors are from the Woodlands Set by Prima https://amzn.to/3DGOe77
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY THIS.
Simply use similar colors from your own stash.
Molotow fineliners https://amzn.to/45xkLsh
(ALTERNATIVES @ 1/3 the price https://amzn.to/3DKH0i8)
Frisket Set (brushes not included, just be sure to use stiff/OLD ones) https://amzn.to/3qj9BYT
Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/3WIhj9g
Click here or on the button below to start this 1.5ish hour lesson:)
The jar was drawn on Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14” https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj
Using Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil https://amzn.to/3OMntBT
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
All the watercolors are from the Woodlands Set by Prima https://amzn.to/3DGOe77
YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BUY THIS.
Simply use similar colors from your own stash.
Molotow fineliners https://amzn.to/45xkLsh
(ALTERNATIVES @ 1/3 the price https://amzn.to/3DKH0i8)
Frisket Set (brushes not included, just be sure to use stiff/OLD ones) https://amzn.to/3qj9BYT
Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/3WIhj9g
Click here or on the button below to start this 1.5ish hour lesson:)
✨Literal Fairy in a Jar with Karen✨
I think you're gonna love this one! The pic above doesn't do her justice at all! It's SO freaking adorable and worth it in person when you're done!! She's a super satisfying crafty project and so glittery and beautiful to light up a dark room when you're done.
For this project, I went on a field trip to pick up a few supplies,
but did my best to keep them minimal and cheap!
I don't have links for the things I picked up at my local craft store and dollar store, but I'm sure you can find exactly the same items at yours!
For this project, I went on a field trip to pick up a few supplies,
but did my best to keep them minimal and cheap!
I don't have links for the things I picked up at my local craft store and dollar store, but I'm sure you can find exactly the same items at yours!
Supplies
Jar (Michaels)
Adhesive (I recommend but did not use regular matte Mod Podge)
Ultra Fine Glitter (Michaels)
Twine or Jute or ribbon (Michaels)
Some fake foliage (Michaels)
Cardboard
Tea light (battery operated by Dollar Tree)
Moss (Dollar Tree)
Glue Gun
Additionally in this lesson, you'll find I left you a PDF file of our Celtic Collective Fairy silouette so you can trap her in your own jar :)
Click here or on the button below to start this 30-minute lesson!
Adhesive (I recommend but did not use regular matte Mod Podge)
Ultra Fine Glitter (Michaels)
Twine or Jute or ribbon (Michaels)
Some fake foliage (Michaels)
Cardboard
Tea light (battery operated by Dollar Tree)
Moss (Dollar Tree)
Glue Gun
Additionally in this lesson, you'll find I left you a PDF file of our Celtic Collective Fairy silouette so you can trap her in your own jar :)
Click here or on the button below to start this 30-minute lesson!
✨Lucy's Mushroom Fairy in a Jar✨
If you're only in the mood to watercolor today, Lucy has included a line drawing of her mushroom fairy in a jar so you can trace away and pull your watercolors out sooner :)
Lucy painted her fairy using the exact same Prima watercolor set as I did for the Terrain fairy last month! So if you happen to have that already, you can use it again for this project. But remember, you totally don't need to buy this watercolor set. Use whatever you have!
Here's what else Lucy used to create this adorable fairy in a jar...
Lucy painted her fairy using the exact same Prima watercolor set as I did for the Terrain fairy last month! So if you happen to have that already, you can use it again for this project. But remember, you totally don't need to buy this watercolor set. Use whatever you have!
Here's what else Lucy used to create this adorable fairy in a jar...
Supplies
- Daler Rowney Watercolor paper https://amzn.to/3Z6FD7r
- Circle drawing tool https://amzn.to/3R5d6gH
- graphgear mechanical pencil https://amzn.to/3Z51Suw
- Prima Terrain Watercolor set https://amzn.to/45ZYcMK
- Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes
- Kingart Original gold Brushes https://amzn.to/3Z8Teer
- Artist Sponges https://amzn.to/3r2gzSt
- White posca pen https://amzn.to/3PskvWf
- Ph Martin Bleed Proof white (You do not need BOTH the Posca and the Bleed proof white!) https://amzn.to/3sGP2Xe
- Metallic Watercolor (I used a UK handmade brand called "Campbella") you can find them here: http://www.campbella.co.uk/
- coloured pencils for extra details https://amzn.to/44FF99D
✨Lucy's Gouache Fairy in a Jar✨
Isn't she beautiful?!! Lucy again included the line drawing of this fairy in the classroom in case you'd prefer to trace instead of draw her free hand.
This fairy in a jar lesson was done in gouache (opaque watercolor). If you don't have gouache, go ahead and use regular watercolor, or even acrylics. It's totally up to you.
This fairy in a jar lesson was done in gouache (opaque watercolor). If you don't have gouache, go ahead and use regular watercolor, or even acrylics. It's totally up to you.
Never Tried Gouache Before?
If you're totally new to gouache and interested in trying it and want to buy a set to play around with, we recommend you visit the Quill & Parchment classroom.
Lucy has a 10-minute overview of which gouache supplies she uses and loves, and I have a quick 5-minute video in the same classroom.
Lucy also has a Beginner Gouache lesson in the Maiden's classroom that you may want to watch as well prior to working on this project.
Lucy has a 10-minute overview of which gouache supplies she uses and loves, and I have a quick 5-minute video in the same classroom.
Lucy also has a Beginner Gouache lesson in the Maiden's classroom that you may want to watch as well prior to working on this project.
Again- use whatever you have for this gouache fairy in a jar lesson, here's what Lucy used...
Supplies
- Arteza watercolor journal https://amzn.to/3R5fMeh
- Circle drawing tool: https://amzn.to/3PqEtjS
- Graphgear mechanical pencil: https://amzn.to/44NkpwQ
- Gouache by Winsor & Newton in the following colors:
- White https://amzn.to/3R7PWGk
- Brilliant violet: https://amzn.to/3ErR8Nm
- Naples Yellow: https://amzn.to/3Z3vkAW
- Primary Blue: (this link is to the primaries set) https://amzn.to/3R5gGYd
- Burnt Umber (I do not have a link sorry! but there are browns in the primary set)
- Colbalt Turquoise (My favourite color!!) https://amzn.to/3Ppew4q
- Viridian: (I do not have an amazon link sorry!)
- Winsor green (again I can't find an amazon link but there are lots of other greens you can use!)
- Kingart Original Gold brushes (these are THE BEST brushes I have come across for gouache!!!) https://amzn.to/3LyDxrF
- I also used a black watercolor from the complexions set, for her eyes (but you could use a black fineliner if you have one!)
Not in the Mood for Fairies in Jars?
Ok...sniff, sniff.
Kidding! It's fine! Every project is NOT for everyone!
Feel free to check out the Latest Lessons classroom if you didn't get a chance to do our August Lammas lessons, or to check out the Visual Index for something different that DOES take your fancy!!
Kidding! It's fine! Every project is NOT for everyone!
Feel free to check out the Latest Lessons classroom if you didn't get a chance to do our August Lammas lessons, or to check out the Visual Index for something different that DOES take your fancy!!
Did You Miss the Last Podcast?
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Welcome!! The last thing we want is for you to feel overwhelmed.
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Have a wonderful week!!
❤️️This is everything you need to get started.❤️️
Have a wonderful week!!
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Can't wait that long and want LIFETIME status now?
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Find out which Celtic Collective SWAG YOU Qualify for here!
After 3 years in a row, you get FREE FOREVER!!!
Monthly and Quarterly members qualify for this too!
Can't wait that long and want LIFETIME status now?
Email us at [email protected] to find out how many months you've already paid for & how many are left!
Happy Lammas Celtic Collective member! If you're not familiar with that term, it's a celebration of the time of year right in-between the summer soltice and fall equinox (August 1st). It's a happy time of year prepping for the first harvest and those yet to come!
Learn more about Lammas in this wee lesson!
Or...
❤️️Watch this week's Awesome Art School Newsletter❤️️
"Hi from Karen" Video!
Learn more about Lammas in this wee lesson!
Or...
❤️️Watch this week's Awesome Art School Newsletter❤️️
"Hi from Karen" Video!
All links are affiliate and are for U.S. residents - always use what you have on hand!
Next, it's time to settle into some seriously lovely lessons. Pull out ALL you fave watercolor art supplies, because they're gonna see some action this month!!
Our first project from me (Karen), is this sweet little Terrain fairy, who you might've seen in the background of a recent YouTube video when I was swatching a new-to-me Terrain watercolor set by Prima.
Our first project from me (Karen), is this sweet little Terrain fairy, who you might've seen in the background of a recent YouTube video when I was swatching a new-to-me Terrain watercolor set by Prima.
Isnt' she ADORABLE?!
If you watched the YouTube video (which was a demo of me swatching the Terrain watercolor set), you may already know that I challenged myself to complete this cutie only using the colors in that little palette! It's honestly kinda free-ing to just tell myself I can't even look at all the other endless color choices I have- and instead,
I just need to create from what's right in front of me :)
I just need to create from what's right in front of me :)
Supplies:
As always- you do you in terms of supplies. Here's what I used:
Terrain Watercolor Set by Prima: https://amzn.to/46Qi9qz
(or just your fave light blue, orange, yellow ochre, olive green and red!)
My favorite Cold Press (textured)
Zatercolor paper by Fabriano 11" x 14" https://amzn.to/2Vev3Lb
Molotow Fineliners https://amzn.to/3Bp41GF
Pentel Arts Sign Pen w/ Micro Brush https://amzn.to/3JhAjZ2
Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order
That's it!! Ready for this cute 2-Hour lesson??
Next up, a FUN & EASY gouache circle project!
Feel free to create your own variation of this lesson on whatever shape of canvas, watercolor paper or art journal you're in the mood for, if you don't have a circle to work on like I did.
And, if you don't have a set of gouache, you can totally use acrylics!! Lucy got me into gouache (can I just say how hard it is to spell that word?! LOL). It's got this gorgeous matte look to it when finished!! If you've never used gouache (take THAT spellcheck!), here's a quick YouTube vid with more info on what the heck gouache is, and alternatives you can use if you prefer.
Feel free to create your own variation of this lesson on whatever shape of canvas, watercolor paper or art journal you're in the mood for, if you don't have a circle to work on like I did.
And, if you don't have a set of gouache, you can totally use acrylics!! Lucy got me into gouache (can I just say how hard it is to spell that word?! LOL). It's got this gorgeous matte look to it when finished!! If you've never used gouache (take THAT spellcheck!), here's a quick YouTube vid with more info on what the heck gouache is, and alternatives you can use if you prefer.
Ok, back to the lesson :)
Supplies:
Use whatever YOU want, this is what I used:
10" circular canvas multipack: https://amzn.to/3OdFr2r
Gouache cheapy brushes https://amzn.to/3MeHAqe
Powercryl Creative Mark Pro Stroke ACRYLIC Brushes https://amzn.to/2JYhzkW
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache Cadmium-Free Red Deep https://amzn.to/3X882Zr
My Orange and Yellow were from this Golden So Matte Set https://amzn.to/3MHQygO
And White (by Turner as that's all I have) https://amzn.to/389Gu15 and Black: https://amzn.to/3lyKhZ5
Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW
White Transfer Paper https://amzn.to/43v1Z30
Ready for this fun 45-min lesson?
10" circular canvas multipack: https://amzn.to/3OdFr2r
Gouache cheapy brushes https://amzn.to/3MeHAqe
Powercryl Creative Mark Pro Stroke ACRYLIC Brushes https://amzn.to/2JYhzkW
Liquitex Acrylic Gouache Cadmium-Free Red Deep https://amzn.to/3X882Zr
My Orange and Yellow were from this Golden So Matte Set https://amzn.to/3MHQygO
And White (by Turner as that's all I have) https://amzn.to/389Gu15 and Black: https://amzn.to/3lyKhZ5
Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW
White Transfer Paper https://amzn.to/43v1Z30
Ready for this fun 45-min lesson?
Next up, some GORGEOUS lessons from our very own Lucy Brydon!!
How freaking adorable is she?! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!
Lucy said she went OUTSIDE of her comfort zone and into mine (WOOT!) for this lesson :) Usually she's all about detail and tons of layering, shading, you name it, and this cutie was a little more quick and dirty. Which if you REALLY know Lucy, isn't all that quick or dirty!! It still probably took her twice as long as it would me :)
Lucy said she went OUTSIDE of her comfort zone and into mine (WOOT!) for this lesson :) Usually she's all about detail and tons of layering, shading, you name it, and this cutie was a little more quick and dirty. Which if you REALLY know Lucy, isn't all that quick or dirty!! It still probably took her twice as long as it would me :)
Supplies:
Use whatever you want,
here's what Lucy used (affiliate links, UK Amazon).
Pentel graphgear mechanical pencil 0.5 https://amzn.to/47e03iE
Daler Rowney Aquafine Textured Watercolour & Gouache Cold-Pressed
300 gsm A4 Paper Pad https://amzn.to/3QgAjfr
Arteza watercolor pencils https://amzn.to/43YjGZc
Prismacolor set of 48 https://amzn.to/44QyhHp
Prima currents set https://amzn.to/3q3tTFT
Prima complexions set https://amzn.to/44NjVau
Uniball black gel pen https://amzn.to/3DHmVcI
PH Martin bleed proof white https://amzn.to/3QeJjlf
(Lucy initially tried using a white paint pen,
ut the bleed proof white won out in the end!)
Polina Bright watercolor brushes
(use this link from Karen to get 10% off your purchase using her name, KARENCAMPBELL as the coupon code at checkout).
Ready for this adorable 1-Hour Lesson?
If you thought the last project from Lucy was stunning, Lucy's Dark-Skinned Lammas Queen is one's gonna rock your world!!
Supplies:
Prima complexions set https://amzn.to/44NjVau
Daniel Smith Cascade green: https://amzn.to/3YiKEJH
Daniel Smith Transparent red oxide https://amzn.to/3qnaT5d
Daniel Smith Lunar Blue https://amzn.to/45eVrqv
PH Martin bleed proof white https://amzn.to/3QeJjlf
Pentel graphgear mechanical pencil 0.5 https://amzn.to/47e03iE
Fabriano watercolor paper 280gsm 15x11 “pack of 50 https://amzn.to/478RVzV
Polina Bright watercolor brushes
a sparkly metallic watercolor for her earrings (Lucy used "Campbella" ones which are a little UK handmade company but you can use whatever you have - even a metallic gouache would work)
Daniel Smith Piemonte Genuine (couldn't find a link on amazon uk)
Ready for this gorgeous (less than 1.5 Hour)lesson?
Daniel Smith Cascade green: https://amzn.to/3YiKEJH
Daniel Smith Transparent red oxide https://amzn.to/3qnaT5d
Daniel Smith Lunar Blue https://amzn.to/45eVrqv
PH Martin bleed proof white https://amzn.to/3QeJjlf
Pentel graphgear mechanical pencil 0.5 https://amzn.to/47e03iE
Fabriano watercolor paper 280gsm 15x11 “pack of 50 https://amzn.to/478RVzV
Polina Bright watercolor brushes
a sparkly metallic watercolor for her earrings (Lucy used "Campbella" ones which are a little UK handmade company but you can use whatever you have - even a metallic gouache would work)
Daniel Smith Piemonte Genuine (couldn't find a link on amazon uk)
Ready for this gorgeous (less than 1.5 Hour)lesson?
We hope you have SO much fun working on these projects this month!!
?Not in the mood for these lessons right now? That's ok! Scroll through the Celtic Collective Visual Index to find something else you ARE in love with!! There are so many fun choices!!
Need Something for Beginners?
No problem! You can always feel free to try ANY lesson in the club because we guide you step-by-step through each and every one. BUT, if you've never played with watercolor, gouache, inks, etc. before- we suggest you either head over to the Maidens Classroom to start learning about what these products do and HOW to USE THEM to create your own art!
What's Up for the Rest of August:
We've decided to mix things up with our monthly club meetings. This time it's going to be a members-only podcast for YOU!! Still on the 21st.
New Member? Start Here.
Let's help you get settled!
The last thing either of us want is for you to ever feel overwhelmed.
❤️️Watch Our Celtic Collective Welcome Video❤️️
The last thing either of us want is for you to ever feel overwhelmed.
❤️️Watch Our Celtic Collective Welcome Video❤️️
I hope that helps!!
In addition to all the resources we embed direclty into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, I also have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members!
Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Celtic Collective classrooms themselves :)
In addition to all the resources we embed direclty into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, I also have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members!
Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Celtic Collective classrooms themselves :)
Here are some quick resources in case you need them:
✨WANNA REMEMBER HOW YOU GOT
to the lesson you've been working on
so you can come back more easily tomorrow?
Print a FREE Celtic Collective Navigation Sheet!
✨WANNA TRACK YOUR LESSON PROGRESS?
Download a FREE Awesome Art School Daily Lesson Sheet
to help you stay organized.
✨TOTAL ART BEGINNER? Join us here to chat supplies, grab some cheatsheets, or here to start playing with watercolors & Lucy!
✨NOT AN ART BEGINNER & want a FUN project to work on? Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!
✨WANNA POST YOUR WORK in the Facebook Group but don't know how? This one's for you!
✨WANNA REMEMBER HOW YOU GOT
to the lesson you've been working on
so you can come back more easily tomorrow?
Print a FREE Celtic Collective Navigation Sheet!
✨WANNA TRACK YOUR LESSON PROGRESS?
Download a FREE Awesome Art School Daily Lesson Sheet
to help you stay organized.
✨TOTAL ART BEGINNER? Join us here to chat supplies, grab some cheatsheets, or here to start playing with watercolors & Lucy!
✨NOT AN ART BEGINNER & want a FUN project to work on? Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!
✨WANNA POST YOUR WORK in the Facebook Group but don't know how? This one's for you!
Take Advantage of MORE Membership Perks!
✨Use my 20% Off Code in Karen's Etsy Shop for Swag
✨Download any of my 6 FREE ebooks!
Links are right under the calendar on this page:)
✨Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library (this is a BRAND NEW CLUB PERK!!)
✨Post my #CelticCollective artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway (always a Facebook LIVE held on the 1st of Every Month)!
Let us know if you need anything else!
Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
✨Use my 20% Off Code in Karen's Etsy Shop for Swag
✨Download any of my 6 FREE ebooks!
Links are right under the calendar on this page:)
✨Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library (this is a BRAND NEW CLUB PERK!!)
✨Post my #CelticCollective artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway (always a Facebook LIVE held on the 1st of Every Month)!
Let us know if you need anything else!
Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
Hi there! I am SO excited (it's Karen, by the way) to bring you your VERY FIRST Celtic Collective Members-Only Blog!!
My goal with this members-only blog is to help you stay up to date on what's happening inside your Celtic Collective art club membership so you can make the most of it and have THE BEST TIME creating fantasy art YOU love!!
Because, let's be honest, that's WHY we're here, right?! To have FUN with our art?!
My goal with this members-only blog is to help you stay up to date on what's happening inside your Celtic Collective art club membership so you can make the most of it and have THE BEST TIME creating fantasy art YOU love!!
Because, let's be honest, that's WHY we're here, right?! To have FUN with our art?!
All links are affiliate and are for U.S. residents - always use what you have on hand!
During July in the Celtic Collective, we've done some deep dives on the techniques and work by the uber talented, 19th century illustrator, Arthur Rackam.
If you haven't had time to check any of this out yet, don't sweat it. My new club motto is "Your race, your pace." There is no "behind" in any of the clubs at Awesome Art School. Everything is just waiting and ready for you whenever YOU are ready for it!!
👇Back to Rackham. I did a little research on him and have some fun facts for you here:
If you haven't had time to check any of this out yet, don't sweat it. My new club motto is "Your race, your pace." There is no "behind" in any of the clubs at Awesome Art School. Everything is just waiting and ready for you whenever YOU are ready for it!!
👇Back to Rackham. I did a little research on him and have some fun facts for you here:
Lucy and I added a number of lessons for you to the "Master's Apprentice" classroom that were inspired by Rackham's style, including this 1-Hour lesson...
✨Castle on a Cliff in Inks with Karen✨
Supplies Used:
All you need is some hot pressed paper, a dip pen and some black ink! A Watercolor brush is essential too. Here's the list of supplies, but PLEASE just use whatever you have on hand :)
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14”: https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj
Dip Pen Drawing Ink (permanent): https://amzn.to/3lDrG1w
Dip Pen (11 nibs:) https://amzn.to/40es1H4
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen: https://amzn.to/2JuVpmU
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes:
https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell
(use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order)
🧚3 DOWNLOADS are waiting in the classroom for you including a Castle drawing reference, an Arthur Rackham illustration, and a copy of my final version of this lesson in case you'd like to work with that alongside you :)
Supplies Used:
All you need is some hot pressed paper, a dip pen and some black ink! A Watercolor brush is essential too. Here's the list of supplies, but PLEASE just use whatever you have on hand :)
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14”: https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj
Dip Pen Drawing Ink (permanent): https://amzn.to/3lDrG1w
Dip Pen (11 nibs:) https://amzn.to/40es1H4
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen: https://amzn.to/2JuVpmU
Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes:
https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell
(use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order)
🧚3 DOWNLOADS are waiting in the classroom for you including a Castle drawing reference, an Arthur Rackham illustration, and a copy of my final version of this lesson in case you'd like to work with that alongside you :)
✨Modern Maiden in Ink with Karen✨
Supplies Used:
Again - use what you have on hand, here's what I used:
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14”: https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj
Dip Pen Drawing Ink (permanent): https://amzn.to/3lDrG1w
Noodler's Ink Walnut: https://amzn.to/3v3FAKy
Noodler's Ink Pecan: https://amzn.to/2Y1jhpZ
Diamine Ink in Sepia: https://amzn.to/3Ow9dMS
Dip Pen (11 nibs): https://amzn.to/40es1H4
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen: https://amzn.to/2JuVpmU
I used black, the brown and light brown from the Pentel Arts Sign Pen Set in Assorted Colors: https://amzn.to/41P42yq
And of course Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes: https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell
(use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order)
🧚3 DOWNLOADS are waiting in the classroom for you as well including a hand reference (because who doesn't need that?!),
a close-up of my finished piece,
and a simply gorgeous Arthur Rackham illustration for reference to help ya through this 1.5 hour lesson :)
Supplies Used:
Again - use what you have on hand, here's what I used:
Fabriano Hot Press Watercolor Paper 11” x 14”: https://amzn.to/3kVTJsj
Dip Pen Drawing Ink (permanent): https://amzn.to/3lDrG1w
Noodler's Ink Walnut: https://amzn.to/3v3FAKy
Noodler's Ink Pecan: https://amzn.to/2Y1jhpZ
Diamine Ink in Sepia: https://amzn.to/3Ow9dMS
Dip Pen (11 nibs): https://amzn.to/40es1H4
Pentel Pocket Brush Pen: https://amzn.to/2JuVpmU
I used black, the brown and light brown from the Pentel Arts Sign Pen Set in Assorted Colors: https://amzn.to/41P42yq
And of course Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes: https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell
(use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order)
🧚3 DOWNLOADS are waiting in the classroom for you as well including a hand reference (because who doesn't need that?!),
a close-up of my finished piece,
and a simply gorgeous Arthur Rackham illustration for reference to help ya through this 1.5 hour lesson :)
✨Flower Fairy #1 with Lucy✨
Before I EVEN TALK about the supplies Lucy used for this lesson, I can't get over how much Lucy's piece looks like the original (shown below)!! Can you?! She's got MAD SKILLS doesn't she?!
Supplies Lucy Used:
300 gsm watercolor paper
Polina Bright watercolor brushes
some vintage looking watercolors (for example "goethite" by Daniel Smith, Burnt Umber, Siena)
Dip pen and waterproof ink
🧚Lucy has 2 gorgeous reference images waiting for you in the classroom including this one below, to help ya through this quick,
30-minute lesson.
Before I EVEN TALK about the supplies Lucy used for this lesson, I can't get over how much Lucy's piece looks like the original (shown below)!! Can you?! She's got MAD SKILLS doesn't she?!
Supplies Lucy Used:
300 gsm watercolor paper
Polina Bright watercolor brushes
some vintage looking watercolors (for example "goethite" by Daniel Smith, Burnt Umber, Siena)
Dip pen and waterproof ink
🧚Lucy has 2 gorgeous reference images waiting for you in the classroom including this one below, to help ya through this quick,
30-minute lesson.
You're going to adore these lessons! They're soooo magical!!
✨ Flower Fairy #2 with Lucy ✨
Supplies Lucy Used:
300 gsm Watercolor paper
Dip pen and waterproof ink
A selection of vintage colors of watercolor (like Daniel Smith goethite, Burnt Umber, Sepia, Bloodstone Genuine, Shadow Violet etc - I did not use ALL of these in this painting this is just a selection of the kind of colors that would be good for this project. If you do not have them do not worry just substitute with whatever you have!)
Some blue and yellow for the fairy dress
🧚Lucy has 2 gorgeous reference images waiting for you in the classroom for this 1-Hour lesson to help you with your own fairy!
Supplies Lucy Used:
300 gsm Watercolor paper
Dip pen and waterproof ink
A selection of vintage colors of watercolor (like Daniel Smith goethite, Burnt Umber, Sepia, Bloodstone Genuine, Shadow Violet etc - I did not use ALL of these in this painting this is just a selection of the kind of colors that would be good for this project. If you do not have them do not worry just substitute with whatever you have!)
Some blue and yellow for the fairy dress
🧚Lucy has 2 gorgeous reference images waiting for you in the classroom for this 1-Hour lesson to help you with your own fairy!
This one is super magical and I've already seen a million verions of this floating around the Awesome Art School Facebook Group:) They are all just stunning!!
Supplies Lucy Used for this one:
Gouache (if you do not have any you can use acrylics)
Smallish filbert or flat brushes, and various greys, black, white, blues and some peach gouache or acrylic paints.
🧚Lucy again has 2 gorgeous reference images waiting for you in the classroom for this lesson to help you with your own Fairy Queen!
Supplies Lucy Used for this one:
Gouache (if you do not have any you can use acrylics)
Smallish filbert or flat brushes, and various greys, black, white, blues and some peach gouache or acrylic paints.
🧚Lucy again has 2 gorgeous reference images waiting for you in the classroom for this lesson to help you with your own Fairy Queen!
👉Not feeling it with these Arthur Rackham inspired lessons? That's ok! Scroll through the Celtic Collective Visual Index to find something else you ARE in love with!! There are so many fun choices!!
Need Something for Beginners?
No problem! You can always feel free to try ANY lesson in the club because we guide you step-by-step through each and every one. BUT, if you've never played with watercolor, gouache, inks, etc. before- we suggest you either head over to the Maidens Classroom to start learning about what these products do and HOW to USE THEM to create your own art!
This is just a tiny glimpse of all the goodness the Maiden's Classroom has to offer you!!
Wanna Know What's Coming Up?
August is right around the corner, and we're heading into the Celtic Wheel of the Year- Lammas! Those lessons will all drop next Monday, August 7th. We can't wait to show them to you!!
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Let's help you get settled!
The last thing either of us want is for you to ever feel overwhelmed.
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The last thing either of us want is for you to ever feel overwhelmed.
❤️️Watch Our Celtic Collective Welcome Video❤️️
I hope that helps!!
In addition to all the resources we embed direclty into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, I also have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members!
Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Celtic Collective classrooms themselves :)
In addition to all the resources we embed direclty into your classrooms at Awesome Art School, I also have an ENTIRE YouTube channel dedicated to helping club members!
Sooooo many of your common questions may already have a video ready & waiting for you with the answer on the Awesome Art School YouTube Channel, or directly in the Celtic Collective classrooms themselves :)
Here are some quick resources in case you need them:
🧚WANNA REMEMBER HOW YOU GOT
to the lesson you've been working on
so you can come back more easily tomorrow?
Print a FREE Celtic Collective Navigation Sheet!
🧚WANNA TRACK YOUR LESSON PROGRESS?
Download a FREE Awesome Art School Daily Lesson Sheet
to help you stay organized.
🧚TOTAL ART BEGINNER? Join us here to chat supplies, grab some cheatsheets, or here to start playing with watercolors & Lucy!
🧚NOT AN ART BEGINNER & want a FUN project to work on? Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!
🧚WANNA POST YOUR WORK in the Facebook Group but don't know how? This one's for you!
🧚WANNA REMEMBER HOW YOU GOT
to the lesson you've been working on
so you can come back more easily tomorrow?
Print a FREE Celtic Collective Navigation Sheet!
🧚WANNA TRACK YOUR LESSON PROGRESS?
Download a FREE Awesome Art School Daily Lesson Sheet
to help you stay organized.
🧚TOTAL ART BEGINNER? Join us here to chat supplies, grab some cheatsheets, or here to start playing with watercolors & Lucy!
🧚NOT AN ART BEGINNER & want a FUN project to work on? Scroll through the Visual Index to find one that floats your boat!!
🧚WANNA POST YOUR WORK in the Facebook Group but don't know how? This one's for you!
Take Advantage of MORE Membership Perks!
🧚Use my 20% Off Code in Karen's Etsy Shop for Swag
🧚Download any of my 6 FREE ebooks!
Links are right under the calendar on this page:)
🧚Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library (this is a BRAND NEW CLUB PERK!!)
🧚Post my #CelticCollective artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway (always a Facebook LIVE held on the 1st of Every Month)!
Let us know if you need anything else!
Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
🧚Download any of my 6 FREE ebooks!
Links are right under the calendar on this page:)
🧚Grab some Cheatsheets from the YouTube & Cheatsheet Library (this is a BRAND NEW CLUB PERK!!)
🧚Post my #CelticCollective artwork in the Facebook Group to enter the next monthly giveaway (always a Facebook LIVE held on the 1st of Every Month)!
Let us know if you need anything else!
Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
We'll see you inside the club!!
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