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Welcome to Issue No. 70 of the Studioworks Journal! Inside this month's journal, we dive into the mysterious world of dark academia—perfect for your October inspiration. This theme invites us to explore the mysterious allure of ancient libraries, shadowed corridors, and the profound beauty found in intellectual pursuits.

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Explore the profound beauty and benefits of solitude with our latest class, “Finding Solace in Solitude” by Donn Martin. In our bustling world, solitude is often misunderstood as loneliness. However, when embraced, solitude can lead to deep personal growth and boundless creativity.

Embark on a creative journey with our latest class, Into The Wild, our new watercolor journaling class designed to bring the great outdoors to your sketchbook. Join Monica Stadalski as we learn to blend text, illustrations, and whitespace, creating stunning journal pages that reflect your connection with nature.

Explore pastel portraits with vibrant techniques using isopropyl alcohol and pastels. Inside our lates class, you'll learn to layer light, shadow, color, and form. Create poetic, emotional portraits and immerse yourself in the art of pastels.

Dive into the mysterious world of dark academia—perfect for your October inspiration.

Master Artist – Edmund Dulac

Dive into the vibrant and dynamic world of complementary colors.

Master Artist – Masters Of Color

Explore Portugal’s art,culture and vibrant inspiration.

Master Artist – Sarah Affonso

Explore the enchanting and playful world of Naïve art.

Master Artists – Grandma Moses & Maud Lewis

Master observation, light, and color in art.

Master Artist – Joaquín Sorolla

Explore the dance of art and body, blending movement and creativity.

Master Artist – Lord Frederic Leighton

Explore the natural world and infuse your creative practice.

Master Artist – Marianne North

Unveiling the creative influence of European café culture.

Master Artist – Édouard Manet

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Watercolor Crystal Devas

Create whimsical crystal devas and affirmation cards inspired by the colors and energy of stones!

Finding Solace In Solitude

Embrace solitude’s power in art. Create symbolic trees with mixed media and discover your creativity.

Celebrate Portuguese azulejo tiles by painting in rich blues. Enjoy this simple, meditative lesson!

Let The Light In

Transform light and color into radiant, emotional artwork.

Drawing With Procreate

Master digital art and learn traditional creative techniques on your iPad.

Create stunning watercolor journal pages reflecting your connection with nature.

Capturing Charm and Character

Capture charming streets and stunning locales with loose urban sketch techniques.

Forever is but a Moment

In this class, you'll weave the eternal with the ephemeral, blending unconventional mediums with watercolors to capture what 'awe' means to you.

World of Watercolor

Join our quick, fun watercolor class with 30-minute lessons. Create beautiful art and boost your skills.

Whispers of Wisdom

Discover your inner wisdom, making intuitive art & oracle cards.

Unleash Your Muses

Embrace imperfection and rediscover joy in creating, free from the pursuit of perfection.

Twilight's Embrace

Explore pastel landscapes and learn to blend and layer colors.

Join this painting class to master mixing greens and value control, inspired by tonalist Thomas Dewing.

Oil & Cold Wax Portrait

Join our Oil and Cold Wax Portrait Class to master oil painting and cold wax techniques.

Painting With Matisse

Join me in creating two unique portraits simultaneously, inspired by Matisse's curious and expressive style!

Out of the Shadows

Join our witchy lesson inspired by Halloween, focusing on creating light from shadows on black paper.

Oaxaca Urban Sketching

Embark on an art journey with Kristy, transforming travels into vibrant sketches with dynamic techniques.

Forest Impressions

Learn forest-inspired painting, capturing the textures and colors of nature.

Cosmic Creations

A PanPastel class with a focus on loosening up with creative mark-making.

Explore pastel techniques in this class, adaptable to any medium, focusing on color values and creative freedom.

Artistic Alchemy

Learn to see beauty in every stroke and embrace art journaling as a creative sanctuary.

Seascapes of Maine

Elevate your artistry with a touch of Maine's enchanting essence, right in your studio.

Harmony In Blue

Just grab your glue, some collage images, old magazines, vintage ephemera, and your scissors to begin this journey!

Duality of Self

Grab your favorite magazines, vintage papers or other ephemera that you enjoy, your scissors and glue and let's have some fun!

Shimmers and Shadows

Join us on a guided journey, embracing imperfections to create meaningful artwork.

Discover the boundless world of pastel art while connecting with nature.

Wild Coast Trees

Connect with nature, express yourself creatively and refine your creative skills.

The Eyes of the Soul

Discover painting mixed media faces in a relaxed and perfectly imperfect way.

Surrendering To Water

In this simple portrait, we will focus on using watery colors combined with soft pinks, greens and yellows.

Let's Start Sketching

Explore your creative practice and learn to draw in coffee shops, at the market, with friends, and pretty much everywhere!

Know Your Values

Creating portraits by understanding values and form, applicable across multiple mediums.

An Untamed Heart

Master realistic wildlife art using curiosity, compassion, and courage, with simple tools and step-by-step guidance.

Abstract Freedom

Explore the joy of abstract painting in our course, where intuition and play lead to stunning creations.

Art Passports To Scotland

Connect with your creativity and explore the richness and beauty of Scotland.

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Learn to embrace discipline and establish a creative practice.

Master Artist – Leonardo DaVinci

Nurture your creativity and practice healing rituals connected to Nature.

Master Artist – Claude Monet

Journey to a magical land and connect with your inner child.

Creative Cultural Study – Ireland

Cultivate your courage and embrace your wild creative nature.

Master Artist – Frida Kahlo

Ignite your passion and understand your Creative Cycle.

Master Artist – Vincent van Gogh

Explore your creative intuition, dreams and your own symbology.

Master Artist – Marc Chagall

Reflect on your creative growth and cherish your progress.

Master Artist – Mary Cassatt

Explore your creative transformation and embrace your creative alchemy.

Master Artist – Remedios Varo

Journey into the land of stories and how they can emerge in our creativity.

Creative Cultural Study – Italy

Enrich your creative life by seeing beauty in the everyday.

Master Artist – Pablo Picasso

Embrace stillness and access the infinite creativity within us all.

Master Artist – Giovanni Bernini

Connect to the creative joy within you and tap into a sense of inner peace.

Master Artist – Gustav Klimt

Explore new beginnings and the beauty of discovery.

Master Artist – Edgar Degas

Lean into the language of color, emotion and mark making.

Master Artist – Montserrat Gudiol

Explore and cultivate trust in our creative process.

Master Artists – Helen Frankenthaler & Joan Mitchell

Connecting hope and creativity.

Master Artist – Abbott Handerson Thayer

Discovering our unique style and creative voice.

Master Artist – Alphonse Mucha

Explore the importance of Curiosity and Imagination.

Master Artist – Henri Matisse

Explore the importance of creative freedom and risk taking

Master Artist – Cy Twombly

Let’s discuss the importance of connection and intention.

Master Artist – Paula Modersohn-Becker

Explore the topics of change, impermanence and creative play.

Master Artist – Helene Schjerbeck

Journey to a land steeped in wondrous myth, culture, and inspiration.

Creative Cultural Study – Egypt

Explore the topics of soul work, expansion and light and shadow.

Master Artist – Johannes Vermeer

Connecting the creative process, gratitude and grace.

Master Artist – Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Perseverance and strength along your creative path.

Master Artist – Berthe Morisot

Explore sources of inspiration and connecting to your Muse.

Master Artist – J.M.W Turner

Explore the true power and meaning of generosity in your creative practice.

Master Artist – Lois Mailou Jones

Realize, embrace and embody your true potential.

Master Artist – Marie Laurencin

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Explore the power of healing through our art.

Master Artist – Joan Eardley

Explore the idea of balance in our creative life.

Master Artist – Maxfield Parrish

Connecting your spirituality with your creative practice.

Master Artist – Hilma af Klint

Connecting with our elemental creative energy and messages of the Earth.

Master Artist – Emily Carr

Breathe deeply as we connect creatively and explore the element of Air.

Master Artist – James Whistler

Explore your emotions and quench your soul’s thirst with the element of Water.

Master Artist – Odilon Redon

Embrace the creative fire within you and dance with the flames.

Master Artist – Amrita Sher-Gil

Harness the power of the elements to manifest a creative life.

Master Artist – Margaret & Frances Macdonald

Focussing on self-care, comfort and finding inspiration.

Master Artist – Akseli Gallen – Kallela

The language of flowers, angel wisdom and inspiration.

Master Artist – John William Waterhouse

Cultivating creative renewal and being inspired by nature.

Master Artist – Thomas Wilmer Dewing

Focus on the beginner’s mind, humility and the importance of learning.

Master Artist – Gwen John

Finding inspiration and guidance with the limitless potential of the Sun.

Master Artist – Paul Gauguin

Aligning to the mystery and magic of our beautiful moon.

Master Artist – Lucien Lévy-Dhurmur

Finding inspiration and connection to our incredible Cosmos!

Master Artist – Agnis Pelton

Discovering the connection of music and creativity.

Master Artist – John Duncan

Evolve, transform and reconnect with our creative flow and energy.

Master Artist – Maurice Denise

Discover the culture and inspiration of the Japonisme art movement.

Master Artist – Japanese Master Artists

Connecting with beautiful landscapes and plein-air.

Master Artist – Jane Freilicher

Dive into the lovely world of fairytales.

Master Artist – Kay Nielsen & Aurthur Rackham

Explore photography and the impact on art and creativity.

Master Artist – Julia Margaret Cameron

Finding history and inspiration through the Rococo movement.

Master Artist – Jean-Honoré Fragonard & François Boucher

Let’s explore how art influences fashion and how fashion influences art.

Master Artist – René Gruau

Art Deco: Examining the intersections between style, color, and design.

Master Artist – Erté & Tamara De Lempicka

Connecting art, poetry and elevating our artistic expression.

Master Artist – Georgia O’Keeffe

Exploring the world of watercolor, a medium that is as unpredictable as it is beautiful.

Master Artist – John Singer Sargent

Explore the language of color, and the artistic expression of soft pastels.

Master Artist – Childe Hassam

Discover the wonder and versatility of collage.

Master Artist – Hannah Höch

Zoom in on the art of Creative Focus.

Master Artist – Georges Seurat

Seeking artistic inspiration from the rich traditions of Halloween.

Master Artist – Edward Burne-Jones

Cultivating creativity and abundance in our work.

Master Artist – Anna Ancher

Taking a moment for rest and a chance to reflect on our creative paths.

Master Artist – Andrew Wyeth

Exploring how color and emotion intertwine in our art.

Master Artist – Alphonse Osbert

Harness the spirit of Romanticism in our creative work.

Master Artist – Caspar David Friedrich

Unveiling the creative influence of European café culture.

Master Artist – Édouard Manet

Explore the natural world and infuse your creative practice.

Master Artist – Marianne North

Explore the dance of art and body, blending movement and creativity.

Master Artist – Lord Frederic Leighton

Master observation, light, and color in art.

Master Artist – Joaquín Sorolla

Explore the enchanting and playful world of Naïve art.

Master Artists – Grandma Moses & Maud Lewis

Explore Portugal’s art,culture and vibrant inspiration.

Master Artist – Sarah Affonso

Dive into the vibrant and dynamic world of complementary colors.

Master Artist – Masters Of Color

Dive into the mysterious world of dark academia—perfect for your October inspiration.

Master Artist – Edmund Dulac

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