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Last month's art lessons on the "friendly" Fae Kings & Queens were soooo much fun! But Lucy and I were both equally thrilled to create their sinister counterparts! Where else in our lives can we feel like it's Halloween in MAY?! This month's Celtic Collective lessons feature projects in watercolor and gouache!  *All product links affiliate & for U.S. residents only.* The Wicked BAD Couple in Ink & Watercolors with Karen Before we get toooo far into this project, let's talk watercolor paper! Over the years, I've discovered working on higher quality watercolor paper REALLY makes a difference, and somehow makes watercoloring EASIER. I also feel that working on larger paper for projects helps us to "spread out," so for this particular project, I opted to work on Arches 12"x16" cold press watercolor paper. I've also never done fountain pen ink painting on high quality watercolor paper, so this is kind of an experiment to see how they work together (or not!). As always, please feel free to use what you have and love!! Here's what I used... SuppliesRandom Washi (would have preferred painters tape but couldn't find it). The paper was Arches 100% ColdPress Cotton 12" x 16" - VERY textured, VERY expensive. https://amzn.to/3U659rg I used 0.7 from Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil Set https://amzn.to/2GFzZlf Can't afford that one? Here is a link to a super and VERY affordable (and cute!) set I just picked up that has all the same pencil leads in it!! https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Rounds and Mops https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order I used several new watercolors all by Angora - they were supposed be "Opaque" but, are not :) It's difficult to say what the colors are because they don't have names or numbers but I do my best to call out which pan they are as I go. I used about 4 of those colors for both of their skin tones. https://amzn.to/4aDyu3z Vanish Eraser 3 pack https://amzn.to/3DJp8EF QoR Watercolor in Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3vWCLQt Payne's Grey, Violet from Derwent Paint Pan Studio Set of 24 https://amzn.to/3xfjwln Daniel Smith Watercolors in MoonGlow (background) https://amzn.to/443D7RQ Daniel Smith Carbazole Violet https://amzn.to/3xAr9TA Noodler's Ink Lexington Grey (permanent) https://amzn.to/3DLWS2d Noodler's Ink Widow Maker (red) https://amzn.to/3tCN1Gp Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23 I was SO SAD not to be able to use my Pentel Pocket Brush Pen on the rough surface of the paper, so reached for this pen by Tombow instead: https://amzn.to/4d5hwgb I JUST bought those, not knowing what I'd need them for, but apparently the universe did so yay! I also needed to use some Artist Big Brush Pitt Pens by Faber-Castell because again, my paper was so rough I needed something more "Hardy" than my soft watercolor bristles to paint his long gross hair, lol! Luckily the Pitt Pens did just the trick!! Unless you're working on super rough paper you don't need to invest in them. I use them all the time in the Mixed Media Society, my first use for them here. Truly, no need to invest, they are $$$ and I was just being lazy! I really could have continued with the watercolors or switched to gouache for a more opaque look. 🧚Ready to start this CREEPY 2.5-Hour Lesson?? Let's go!!  Super Evil Dark Queen in Line & Wash with Karen Somehow for me, whenever I'm doing a dark and "evil" art project, I reach for my elegant writer and inks! They're soooo moody!! If you've never used the elegant writer before, it's actually a calligraphy pen that's watersoluble. My favorite thing to do with the activated ink is to blot it with a paper towel to LIFT some of the ink because you can achieve some REALLY COOL pinks and purples, like this...  SuppliesHot Press watercolor is perfect for this project as it's nice and smooth for drawing on but can still work with the water you'll need to activate the pen lines. Fabriano Hot Press 11" x 14" https://amzn.to/3Ysrp0f 0.5 and 0.3 (the best for tiny facial feature and those horrible hands) from this Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil Set https://amzn.to/3OMntBT All you'll need is 1 Elegant Writer https://amzn.to/4dbq9Wo (I LOVE the chisesl nib because you can make both fat and thin lines, as I demo in the first video for this lesson). I'm using a few of the Rounds (Numbers 1 and 2) by Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order Noodlers Ink La Reine Mauve https://amzn.to/3whEGz4 Noodlers Highlighter Firefly Yellow https://amzn.to/4aNXsNB And I couldn't track down that weird green ink I was using! And white for highlights, a MUST! Copic Opaque Paint with Brush https://amzn.to/3Dfr1ZW The hand reference (which you can grab below) is from Anne Stoke's book https://amzn.to/3U5uXnm 🧚Ready to begin this 1-hour lesson?! I can't wait!!  Evil Crone Queen in Gouache with Lucy If you've never worked with gouache before, this lesson is a great one to get you acclimated. It takes a bit of practice because it's not quite watercolor, and not quite acrylic. Feel free to do this lesson as a mini warm-up if you've never tried gouache before, or simply dive right in.  Today's gouache project only requires a few tubes to create a super striking and CREEPY old woman. Lucy teaches you exactly how to draw this woman from scratch, but also includes jpgs of her finished piece and original drawing reference- in case you'd like to skip the drawing portion of this lesson (to transfer/trace her instead), and dive right into painting. Again, use whatever art supplies you love most, here's what Lucy used: Supplies
🧚Ready to start this nearly 2-hour lesson?? Me too!!! Spooky Spider King & Queen in Watercolor with Lucy This one looks so amazing too!! I love the spiderwebs and color scheme. Use whatever colors you love and have on hand. Here are the watercolors Lucy used...  Supplies
 Missed Our Last LIVE Paint-Along?Don't worry about it! There's NO "behind" in any of the clubs at Awesome Art School. You art along when it's best for YOUR schedule. I'll always have a replay ready and waiting for you. Honestly, they're JUST as fun!!  We have a blast with EVERY art-along, but this one was particularly FUN!! Lucy and I both decided to work in gouache for this project.  What Else is Coming Up in May? Enjoying the "Couple" Projects?You'll love these too, if you didn't get to do them last month!
 And, Just in Case You Missed It...You were also given a "Cross Club" alcohol marker drawing lesson to go along with the FREE Mixed Media Speakeasy project if you're in the mood for something a little bit different! Both are free and super fun!!
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Hey Celtic Collective Member!! As the Celtic Wheel of the Year continues to turn, it's time to welcome the season of IMBOLC - the midpoint between Winter Solstice (Yule) and Spring Equinox (Ostara). I've left a little PDF for you in the Imbolc Classroom over at Awesome Art School so you can learn about the various animals, crystals, colors, flowers and more that symbolize this marking of time for the Celts. Lucy and I have prepared FOUR new fantasy art lessons for you to enjoy this month to go with our Imbolc theme.  Let's get started with these lovely lessons, shall we? Imbolc Circle Canvas in Gouache or Acrylics with Karen *All product links for Karen's lessons are affiliate & for U.S. residents only.* In case you're new to the Celtic Collective, I've been making a 10" circle canvas to celebrate each season from the Celtic Wheel of the Year. We've only got TWO left after Imbolc until the collection is complete! I did my Imbolc canvas in gouache, but it's more expensive to work with than regular acrylics, so please feel free to substitute, or use whatever you have on hand. I LOVE working on circle canvases. If you don't - feel free to work on whatever surface you like. An art journal would be fun too! Just make sure those pages are nice and sturdy (when in doubt, use watercolor paper because it can take on just about any art supplies you throw at it!!). Circle canvases are pretty easy to find at local craft stores, but I get mine in bulk (5-pack for $20) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MMXWb2 Here's what else I used... SuppliesI've settled on these angled brushes as my favorite for gouache. Here is a GREAT deal (12 set for $9!): https://amzn.to/3wE77ow Plus my trusty sponges: Sea sponges https://amzn.to/3AumYGp Circle sponges https://amzn.to/46ISEYt For the grass you'll want to use a Rigger https://amzn.to/3HvlfVz White transfer paper (the good stuff!!): https://amzn.to/42cBS1V Here are the exact colors of gouache I used:  Golden So Flat Bismouth Yellow Liquitex acrylic gouache in the following colors: Scarlet https://amzn.to/3U7AZFT White https://amzn.to/42f9sEC Black https://amzn.to/42f9sEC Hooker's Green https://amzn.to/3UiA6KR Vivid Lime Green https://amzn.to/3Sw45MT Brilliant Purple https://amzn.to/47QjXzf Light Blue https://amzn.to/497imWC Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/3SeV62n ✨Ready to start this 1-Hour Lesson? Me tooooooo!! Goddess Brigid in Inks with Karen Imbolc (Feb. 1st), is ALSO known as Saint Brigid's Day in Ireland and Scotland, although it was originally a pagan festival... according to Wikipedia (where else would we get some quick backgroud to share?! lol!). Pagan Goddess Brigid was revered by poets and also associated with "healing, protection, domesticated animals, smithing and wisdom." Some believe Saint Brigid is the "Christianization of the goddess, or that the lore was transferred to her," (read more here from the article I found if you're interested!). Artistically speaking, I tried an experiment in this lesson to see if masking fluid worked with fountain pen ink painting like it does with watercolor, and it DOES NOT. Consider yourself warned here - when you see me playing with masking fluid in the video - simply ignore those parts and leave the leaves (LOL) until the end. You can totally do those in gouache or acrylics then. And as always, if you don't have inks or don't prefer to work with them today, feel free to do this entire project in watercolor, acrylic inks, or whatever you enjoy most and have on hand! I'm more than a little ink obsessed and love my sweet stash stored in these vintage crystal bottles that I find at thrift shops everywhere at home and when I travel! And yes, some are totally from Scotland!  SuppliesStonehedge Cold Press Watercolor Paper: https://amzn.to/3U86qjn Ellipse Template https://amzn.to/3ZegSFV and Circle Template https://amzn.to/3QwtxAt Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Round, Rigger and Mops https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order 0.4 from Pentel GraphGear Mechanical Pencil Set https://amzn.to/2GFzZlf Can't afford that one? Here is a link to a super and VERY affordable (and cute!) set I just picked up that has all the same pencil leads in it!! https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL Noodler's Ink Pecan https://amzn.to/2Y1jhpZ Noodler's Ink Walnut https://amzn.to/3v3FAKy Noodler's Ink Turquoise https://amzn.to/3uIyiv0 Noodler's Ink Habanero https://amzn.to/2R9bKEU Noodler's Ink Apache Sunset https://amzn.to/42dGJjx Diamine Ink Meadow https://amzn.to/3vYzo5X J. Herbin Fountain Pen Nude Ink https://amzn.to/3a0xfuV Diamine Ink in Sepia https://amzn.to/3Ow9dMS (USE THIS NOT PECAN ABOVE) You'll also need some transfer paper for the Celtic symbol! Pentel Pocket Brush Pen https://amzn.to/47qiAbk Copic white for highlights https://amzn.to/3DO2r23 Imbolc Maiden in Colored Pencil & Watercolor with Lucy How gorgeous is this?! Lucy's work never ceases to amaze me :) Lucy shared that common symbols during Imbolc are snowdrop flowers, lambs, and spring shades of blue and green - two of my favorite colors!! If you look closely at the circle that surrounds Lucy's Imbolc Maiden, there is a Celtic knot. She said not to stress about this because she totally felt like hers was messy, but loved how it turned out in the end when she it with some watercolor. Lucy also did this piece primarily in colored pencil FIRST, with a light watercolor wash on top. Interesting, right? Typically when I do that combo or art supplies, I reverse the order that I use them. I always think it's fascinating to hear how others work!! As always- use whatever you have on hand and love most! Here's what Lucy used... Supplies
Imbolc Elements in Alcohol Markers with Lucy Lucy is LOVING her alcohol markers lately. I KNEW she would!! She's created some amazing alcohol marker drawing lessons for the Celtic Collective over the last few months. I hope you have SO much fun with this one! It's filled with more snowdrop florals, candles, and Saint Brigid's cross - which (according to Wikipedia again, if you wanna read more) were woven and "hung over doors and windows to protect against fire, illness, and evil spirits." Interesting, huh? Ok! Enough history, let's get to the good stuff!! Use whatever art supplies you have and love, here's what Lucy used... Supplies
Missed Our Last Members Only Podcast Art Along?This is a party NOT to be missed!! If you love a good laugh as much as we do, you've got to check out this replay!! It will totally crack you up, teach you about Robbie Burns Day (because who DOESN'T need to know about that?! Lol!), and MOST IMPORTANTLY, help you loosen up with a completely ridiculous project that is for nothing but sheer FUN!! ✨Catch the replay HERE & draw haggis with us!! 😜YES, HAGGIS!!😜  What Else is Comin' Up?I'm outta the office on our typical LIVE day (the 21st), so we're sliding the next Members Only Podcast art along to the 27th!! Be there, or be square, friend!!  Looking for Something Else?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!  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... SuppliesFabriano 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!  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!! SuppliesFor 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!  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... SuppliesWood 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  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!
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... Supplies
 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... Supplies
For the face from the Ohuhu skin tone set:
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😜 What's Coming Up? Need Help Finding Something Else?
Hi Celtic Collective member!! I feel like it's "our month!" Don't you?!
Time for the witches, good and bad, ugly and gorgeous to pull out their broomsticks and fly into the night...
By popular demand, it was requested that Lucy and I provide some sexy witches for our October's lessons to get us into the Halloween spirit.
We were more than happy to deliver!! This month, your art lessons can be appropriately found in the Spell Casters classroom. 
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✨Karen's Sexy Manga Witch✨
If you've been following me (Karen) on YouTube lately, you might recognize my Sexy Manga Witch project from the background of a book review video I did a few weeks ago on How to Draw Anime & Manga for Beginners.
Here's that video in case you're interested and missed it...
If Manga or Anima are styles you're interested in learning, this book is all ya need to get started. It has amazing step-by-step instruction and breaks each project down into simple steps. I used one of the drawing projects in this book as the inspiration for today's lesson, then added my own twist, watercolor, gouache and posca pens to bring her to life.
I hope you enjoy!
As always- use whatever you have and love, here's what I used...
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Super cheap mechanical pencil set https://amzn.to/3OW5YBL
Canson watercolor paper 12" x 18" https://amzn.to/44eOqVN Prima Watercolors Essence Set https://amzn.to/454WM3D Polina Bright Watercolor Brushes Round no. 1 and Mop no.3 and rigger (free with Dream or Mop set actually!) https://www.polinabright.com/karencampbell and use coupon code KARENCAMPBELL to save 10% off your order Turner Gouache White https://amzn.to/36XZ8bq Turner's Designer Gouache in CARMINE https://amzn.to/3KKwFGV Turner's Designer Gouache in NIGHT BLUE https://amzn.to/3P06e2u Turner's Designer Gouache in DEEP VIOLET https://amzn.to/3shI7DK LIQUITEX Bright Aqua Green https://amzn.to/3KMcGrp (USE THIS INSTEAD OF STARTING THE PUFFY PAINT PART IN TURQUOISE). Posca Pens in Black and White https://amzn.to/3OZfKDg Circle Template https://amzn.to/3QwtxAt Ready to start this 2-Hour Lesson? Let's get to it!! 
*All links to Lucy's products are affiliate & for UK residents only.*
✨Lucy's Woodland Witch✨
How adorable is Lucys Woodland Witch?! I can't even!!
She's got this innocent look to her, but at the same time looks like she knows WAY more than she lets on... Lucy included a template of her drawing in case you'd like to focus more on your painting skills today, so look for that inside the classroom.
As always, use whatever you have and love, here's what Lucy used...
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Ready to get started?
I don't know how, but this lesson is ONLY a wee bit longer than an hour! (Did ya like how I worked the word "wee" into a normal sentence?! Love ya Lucy!!) She's a magician!! 
✨Karen's Sexy Sorceress in Purple✨
Ready to give your watercolors a break and dive into the world of markers? Let's do it! Instead of doing this drawing from scratch, we'll be outling from our reference image and transferring that to a sheet of Bristol or cardstock to focus on our coloring skills.
?If you've never worked with alcohol markers before, you can totally try this project because it's all step-by-step, but it might help you feel more comfortable to do some SUPER simple florals with markers as a warm up before diving into a face. CLICK HERE to access these two projects in the Maidens Classroom. 
?If you feel like you want a little more practice on a simpler face project before starting the Sexy Sorceress, this one is awesome.
?You can also dive into your FREE ebook of Skin Tone Secrets to try any one of these easy coloring projects as a warm up or for extra alcohol marker practice after the Sexy Sorceress lesson.
?If you're already comfy with alcohol markers, let's get into today's NEW Sexy Sorceress! For this project I'm mainly working with alcohol markers from my fave Ohuhu Skin Tones set for the face part of the project: https://amzn.to/3XphRmx
Feel free to use ANY alcohol markers you have for this project. I think I've tried all the brands, even alcohol markers from the dollar store with NO brand name! LOL. One of the biggest things I learned from all that research is that an alcohol marker is an alcohol marker, regardless of brand. They can be used interchangeably in projects - or you can stick to your own favorite brands based on your own personal preference. My favorite brands are Copic, Ohuhu, and ArtBeek. As you'll see in today's project - I'm using shades from all three brands, maybe even more! You use whatever you have and love. Here's what else I used... Supplies
Bristol https://amzn.to/3OlOZr0
(You can also use this cheaper cardstock alternative by Hammermill) Molotow Fineliners set https://amzn.to/3Bp41GF0 Fineliners like these are very affordable and a better option than Sharpies (which should not be used with alcohol markers) https://amzn.to/3DKH0i8 Tons of fun purple, reds a black and grey from ArtBeeks and Copics for color. I used this for the earrings Spectrum Noir Metallic Marker in Gold https://amzn.to/3Z5yXqm For the highlights and sparkles, I used a 1.0 Sakura Gelly Roll from this set: https://amzn.to/3YZ1Jc1 Transfer paper: Black Carbon transfer paper: https://amzn.to/3ajeau0 Ready to start this UNDER 30-minute lesson? You are correct, it's WAY faster to work with markers! 
✨Mirror Mirror on the Wall with Lucy✨
I can't get over how gorgeous THIS witchy woman is!! Lucy's portraits in any medium are next-level. And if you're already wondering about the gold- YES, it IS gold leaf (by member request!).
Just like her other lesson this month, Lucy included a template so you can skip over the drawing part and dive right into painting if you prefer. She told me the gold leaf was a bit of a "faff," which in American English means "an overly complicated task, possible waste of time," (according to google!). LOL. She said she might have preferred simply using gold gouache here - but she knew members wanted to learn how to work with gold leaf, so into the lesson it went! If you don't have gold leaf, you can totally try substituting gold ink or gouache for a similar effect.
As always, use what you have and love, here's what Lucy used...
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Ready to go? You're gonna LOVE this 1-hour lesson!
Not in the Mood for Sexy Witches?
No problem! There are SO many more projects inside the club just dying for you to try them :) Feel free to check out the Latest Lessons Classroom if you didn't get a chance to do our September Fairies in Jars projects. Just look at how many of these gorgeous girlies are flying around in the Facebook Group!! Soooo fun!!
Find your Fairy in Jars lessons in the Latest Lessons Classroom!
What Else is Comin' Up!
I know there are a LOT of days coming up with me out of the office between family visiting and Lucy and I hosting the upcoming retreat. While we are not able to do a LIVE members-only podcast this month on the 21st, you WILL be getting an extra special lesson just for fun:)
In addition... please take note of our EXTRA LIVE Draw Along event scheduled for Halloween!! We're so excited for that and hope so much that you can join us :) 
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❤️️This is everything you need to get started.❤️️ Have a wonderful week!! 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.  ✨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?!  *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  As always, you use whatever you have, this is what I used... SuppliesI 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:)   ✨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! SuppliesJar (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!  ✨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... Supplies
 ✨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. 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.  Again- use whatever you have for this gouache fairy in a jar lesson, here's what Lucy used... Supplies
 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!!     Did You Miss the Last Podcast?Catch the replay here of our FIRST members-only Podcast!  
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AuthorKaren Campbell, Mixed Media Artist, Author & Online Art Class Instructor 
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