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4 Wee "Fairies in Jars" Lessons Just for YOU!

9/1/2023

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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.
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✨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?! 
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*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.
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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​ 
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​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:)
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✨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! 

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!
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✨Lucy's Mushroom Fairy in a Jar✨

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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...

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

​We hope you love this ~1.5+ hour lesson!!
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✨Lucy's Gouache Fairy in a Jar✨

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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.

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.
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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!)
Have so much fun with this beautiful ~1.5 hour lesson!
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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!!
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How to Create Gorgeous Art in the Style of Illustrator Arthur Rackham

7/26/2023

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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?! 
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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:
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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...
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✨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 :)
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✨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 :)
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✨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.
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​You're going to adore these lessons! They're soooo magical!!
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✨ ​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!
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✨and Flower QUEEN with Lucy in Gouache!✨
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!

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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!!
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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!
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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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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❤️️
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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 :) 
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Here are some quick resources in case you need them:
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🧚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!
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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!!)
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🧚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!
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Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected].
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