Course Description

Morning Glories | Art Journal Lesson

Gathering inspiration is half the fun when it comes to creating art. And when you add a beautiful vine of morning glories, quotes from Berte Morisot, and color inspiration from the Impressionists, you have everything you need to create a rich and meaningful art journal page spread. 

Layer upon layers of paint, delicate sketches, pastel touches, and handpainted collage paper will turn your blank page into a work of art. 

I love using my art journal to capture ideas, document experiences, and experiment with colors and textures. Join me as we get messy, ignore perfection, and create beautiful art from a deeply personal place to you and you alone.

I will encourage you to look around your studio and use the paint, tools, and other art supplies on hand, get messy and use your imagination.

Immediate Access

$38.00

About This Course

Immediate Access

  • 1.5 Hours of Content

  • $38.00 

  • Downloadable Videos

  • Lifetime Access

  • Instructor: Renee Mueller


  • Techniques:  

    • Looking to the Impressionists for inspiration.

    • Incorporating nature into your page layout.

    • Develop a beautiful limited color palette.

    • Create handprinted collage paper you can use in other projects.

    • Build layers of paint to create depth and texture.

    • Abandon perfection.

    • Collage vintage elements into your page layout.

    • Add stitched elements to create more depth and texture.

    • Add pastels and colored pencils and use a final fixative. 

    • Tips to help prevent sticking and smudging of pages.


Instructor

About Me Renee Mueller

Thank you for choosing to take my class, I'm so thrilled and honored that you're here. I want to tell you a little about me. I hold a BFA from the University of Michigan where I studied Art History, Dance, and Choreography. I danced professionally and had the honor of teaching dance at the University of Michigan's Musical Theater and Theater Departments. Most of my life has been spent in the dance studio and the theater. Because of this, I have had the privilege to work with many talented dancers, costume designers, set designers, lighting designers, and musicians. One of the many things that I learned from this experience in the performing arts was to honor your ideas and devote yourself to a subject. Also, to share, support, and collaborate. Once I decided to "exit stage left", it was challenging to find another creative outlet. Like many of us, I loved to draw, paint and create as a child, but never really invested a tremendous amount of time in cultivating that practice. About 10 years ago I began drawing again and decided to commit to a daily practice. I was challenged and inspired!. So, I continue to practice, experiment with materials, and allow my ideas to guide me through the process. When creating art, I draw upon the many methods I learned as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Research, gathering inspiration, honoring my point of view, and sharing ideas. It is my hope that by sharing my creative practices, my process, techniques and what inspires me, you will find something that works for you.