ArtTrader Mag's Online Workshops for Artists


We have a number of new workshops lined up for 2010 and hope to have you join us for a new year of learning and art-making fun!


April 23, 2010

Artful Paintovers
2 module program $35 US

  • What are paintovers?
  • Image Sources
  • Themes in Paintovers
  • Paintover Techniques
  • Using: Pet photos, Victorian Clipart, Vintage Photos & Family Photos
    More information, please click here!

May 17, 2010

Mixed Media Gothic Art
2 module program $35 US

  • Whimsical Goth Girls: Drawing & Colouring
  • Creepy Goth Girls: Drawing & Coloring
  • Costumes & Outfits: Drawing & Coloring
  • Other Gothic & Dark Elements plus Color Schemes
  • Creating dark mixed media backgrounds
  • Collaging a gothic art canvas
  • Whimsical goth girls on mixed media board
    More information, please click here!

May 31, 2010

Color Exploration
2 module program $35 US

  • 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!

June 14, 2010

Super Funky Girls (painted & mixed media)
2 module program $35 US

  • 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!

June 28, 2010

The Artful Goddess
2 module program $35 US

  • The Goddess as Art Inspiration
  • Drawing Styles: Whimsical to Classical
  • The Female Form
  • Markers & Pencils: Nouveau Goddess
  • Mixed Media Canvas: Whimsical Goddess
  • Collage: Nature Goddess

    More information, please click here!

July 12, 2010

Whimsical Mermaids with Andrea Melione
2 module program $35 US

  • Innovative Mermaid Design
  • Themed Mermaids: brainstorm creative mermaid subjects
  • Mixed-Media Mermaid Painting
  • Watercolor Mermaid Painting
  • Mermaid ATCs: Fitting mermaids into a smaller space
    More information, please click here!

July 26, 2010

Mixed Media Canvases: Whimsical Fantasy Art
4 module program $70 US

  • Week 1: Intro to Fantasy & Landscapes
  • Week 2: Elves
  • Week 3: Wizards & Winged Men
  • Week 4: Fairies
  • Create four fantasy canvases!
    More information, please click here!

August 23, 2010

Artistic Expressions & Styles
4 module program $70 US

  • Introducing Artistic Style
  • Color Styles
  • Signature Elements: Themes & Motifs Within Your Style
  • Media: Rendering Your Style

    Additional Information Coming Soon!

September 20, 2010

Calligraphy
2 module program $35 US

    Topics & Information Coming Soon!

October 4, 2010

Altered Dominoes
2 module program $35 US

  • Domino Preparation
  • Drawing & Painting Direct & Painting Template
  • Domino Backgrounds
  • Collage & Mixed Media Dominoes
  • Sealing and Edging
  • Danglies and Stuff
    More information, please click here!

October 18, 2010

The Artful Goddess
2 module program $35 US

  • The Goddess as Art Inspiration
  • Drawing Styles: Whimsical to Classical
  • The Female Form
  • Markers & Pencils: Nouveau Goddess
  • Mixed Media Canvas: Whimsical Goddess
  • Collage: Nature Goddess
    More information, please click here!

November 8, 2010

Art Journals: How to create, what to write!
8 module program $95 US

  • 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!

December 1, 2010

Whimsy Workshop Level I
4 module program, $60 US

  • 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!

January 3, 2011

Whimsy Workshop Level II
4 module program $60 US

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