New Online Workshops for Summer & Fall 2009!

Submitted by ArtTraderMag on May 28, 2009 - 2:35am

We have a number of new workshops lined up for the Summer and Fall seasons. We'll have details for each of these programs over the next few weeks. And we've brought back the Whimsy Workshop again for those who missed it earlier this Spring!

June 30, 2009

Whimsy Workshop Level I
4 module program

  • Week I: An Intro to Whimsy Art
  • Week 2: Beginner Techniques
  • Week 3: People I, Beginners Techniques
  • Week 4: People II, Advanced Techniques
    More information, please click here!

July 28, 2009

Whimsy Workshop Level II
4 module program

  • Week 1: Flowers, Plants, Trees, Landscapes
  • Week 2: Animals
  • Week 3: Whimsical Buildings
  • Week 4: Advanced Mixed Media Techniques
    More information, please click here!

September 1, 2009

Super Funky Girls (painted & mixed media)
2 module program

  • Distorting the female body
  • Facial expressions for funky girls
  • Accessories, clothing and body art
  • Coloring, shading and lighting
  • Creating an 8 x10 mixed media canvas
    of funky girl art
    More information, please click here!

September 15, 2009

Color Exploration
2 module program

  • Color 101: Color theory and color interaction
    and organizing your art supplies.
  • Dichromatic color project: Mixed media painting
  • Trichromatic color project: Art dolls
  • Roy G. Biv color projects: ATC format artwork
    More information, please click here!

October 1, 2009

Art Journals: How to create, what to write!
8 module program

  • Choosing or Constructing a Journal
  • Journal Topics, Themes, and Purposes
  • Mixed Media Pages and Backgrounds
  • Finding Inspiration and Committing to a Journal
  • Book Pages and Found Poetry
  • Poetry Writing, Responsive Writing
  • Drawing, Painting, and Sketching
  • Reflective Journaling Practices
    More information, please click here!

Other programs coming in November 2009!

Beautiful Fairies (painted & mixed media)
2 module program>
November 10, 2009

Holiday Art: Ornaments, cards and stockings!
4 module program
November 27, 2009





Issue 6 now available for download!

Submitted by ArtTraderMag on April 2, 2009 - 1:17pm

ArtTrader Mag Issue 6


Issue 6 of ArtTrader Mag is now available for downloading and reading. Look for interviews with fabric artist, Karen Cattoire, and award winning soft sculpture artist, Shelli Heinemann.

We have an excellent issue for you packed with great articles on:

  • Design 911: Composition
  • Presenting Your Artwork on the Web: Scanning
  • Fabric Arts 101
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • In the Artist’s Studio with Amy Sargent
  • Beginner’s Mixed Media & Collage: Backgrounds
  • Critique Corner with Andrea Melione
  • How-to: Packaging your ATCs
  • A Trade Story
  • Illustration: Drawing Animals
  • Swap Hosting 101
  • Whimsy Art - What is it?

DOWNLOAD ISSUE 6: ArtTrader_Issue6.PDF 8.5 MB
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Whimsy Art Workshop - Registration Now Open

Submitted by ArtTraderMag on March 1, 2009 - 1:40am

Have you ever wanted to create more whimsical art or develop a whimsical artistic style? Are you inspired by bright colors, happy themes, and fantastical places? If so, consider joining us for the Whimsy Art Workshop! The Whimsy Art Workshop is a two-part workshop designed for the artist or hobbyist who loves the whimsical, light, free style of art. The workshop is designed to help artists who are seeking to improve their artistic skills or working to develop a unique style. The workshop is designed for the novice, so it’s not necessary that you know anything about drawing, color, or composition. We will cover all of the basics and some advanced techniques and then help you to find your own, unique style of whimsical art. Our approach to learning about drawing is light-hearted and fun and filled with exercises and inspiration to help you grow as an artist.

Part I of the Whimsy Art Workshop takes place over four weeks and includes information in PDF and video format. You can view the videos anytime after they are posted, and go back to previous lessons anytime you need. This allows each person taking the workshop to work at their own pace or start the workshop a few weeks late.

Learn more about the Workshops: Level I & II Information

Level I starts April 1, 2009: Register now
Level II starts May 6, 2009: Register now


Featuring Annie Melione, Dana Driscoll, Tracie Rozario & Sal Scheibe

ArtTrader Mag: Issue 5, Winter 2009 Now Available!

Submitted by ArtTraderMag on March 1, 2009 - 1:39am

ArtTrader Magazine is a web based publication (in PDF format) focused on mail art for trade such as ATCs (Artist Trading Cards), ACEOs, art journals, chunky books, altered art and altered art books.

ArtTrader Magazine, Issue 5 Inside: Walk-Through Art

Issue 5 - Winter 2009

  • FEATURE: Interviews with Suzan Buckner, Randi Marx and Tracie Rozario
  • In Search of the Even Black Line: Pen Possibilities
  • Altered Art 101
  • Walk-Through Art
  • Critique Corner
  • Composition 911!
  • Plus much more!

DOWNLOAD ISSUE 5: ArtTrader_Issue5.PDF 6 MB
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