Win A Free Spot In Let’s Face It 2020
Hello Everyone!
I let you know last week that I am going to be a part of the Let’s Face It – 2020 Team! Yahoo!
Not only am I thrilled to be a part of this amazing team of teachers, I am so excited to be able to give away one free spot in this course to one of you awesome people that support me and allow me to do what I love most in the world; create art.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. (I really can’t thank you enough!)
To enter the give away do the following:
Like my Facebook page
Follow me on Instagram
Sign up for this blog
Come back and comment on this blog post.
I will announce the lucky winner on October 3 (my wedding anniversary).
Just a reminder, LET’S FACE IT is a course created and hosted by Kara Bullock. It is for anyone that wants to practice creating portraits and figurative art, but is especially designed for those of you that have felt scared or intimidated to do so at some point in your life. Together, we want to share with you our strategies, tips, and techniques that we use in order to create our portrait and figurative artwork. You will leave this course feeling confident enough in your skills to never feel intimidated again. In 2020, we will be studying style development and the course will equally focus on portraits AND figures! I personally will be teaching a figurative piece which is something I don’t do as frequently as portraits so it will be a learning experience for me too!
Click HERE to find out more about LET’S FACE IT – 2020.
This course is not open for registration yet. However, you can read more about this course and bookmark this page so that on October 14th, you can come back and register. What is even better is that if you register by November 31st, you will get a discount on the price!
I will announce the lucky winner on October 3 (my wedding anniversary).
In the mean time, click Here and book mark this page so that you can come back on October 14th and sign up!
Remember to use the above link that is in this blog post. This is how you support me and ensure I get paid for doing this course <3
Two Little Chickens
8″x8″ mix media painting on wood. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted red.
This painting is available in my Etsy shop.
Paint Your Heart And Soul 2020
And guess what?
You can win a spot!
All you have to do is:
- Share this post
- Comment that you did
- Subscribe to my blog and Facebook page
I will announce the lucky winner on Sept 29th.
If you’ve already paid for the course and win the spot, you will get a full refund!
To find more details about Paint Your Heart and Soul 2020 follow the link: https://tinyurl.com/yyj9u9bm
Faith In what You Cannot See
This is a 8″x16″ mixed media painting on wood. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted red.
This painting will be available in the upcoming online auction Healing and Transformation with Stephanie Gagos. If you would like more info about how to take part in this auction follow this link HERE.
This summer has been a bit challenging for me creatively. Sometimes it is hard to have faith that just because inspiration is not knocking at your door doesn’t mean that it isn’t out the door and maybe down the street and possibly even around the corner. Sometimes you have to walk out that door into the unknown and keep going until …oh look… there they are… inspiration is right there just sitting on a park bench under the moonlight, eating a sandwich looking at you like: “I’ve just been here chilling out, why are you so rattled?” It is hard to explain to inspiration that when they run off like that, the first thing that goes through your mind is that you’ve lost them forever. What if they never comes back? What if that is it? What if we’ve tapped that inspiration well dry?
Me: Don’t run off on me like that again.
Inspiration: Oh, I will, you know I will. I have a mind of my own, you know. I go when and where I want. You can’t control me but you will always find me. Next time you just have to have faith that the times you cannot see me are actually just as important as the times when I am right in front of your nose.
Me: I know, I know.
Inspiration: Will you remember that next time and not freak out?
Me: Probably not.
Inspiration: (shakes head and take a another bite of their sandwich)
Let’s Face It- 2020
This last year I have really stretched myself out of my comfort zone and I did two lessons with PYHAS ’19 (My second lesson on painting florals starts soon … stay posted) and I also did a lesson for Fairy Tales with Style Development Course ( which just so happens to launch today join here).
AND NOW …. Drum roll please ….
I am so excited to announce that I am going to be a guest teacher in Let’s Face It 2020! LET’S FACE IT is a course created and hosted by Kara Bullock. It is for anyone that wants to practice creating portraits and figurative art, but is especially designed for those of you that have felt scared or intimidated to do so at some point in your life. Together, we want to share with you our strategies, tips, and techniques that we use in order to create our portrait and figurative artwork. You will leave this course feeling confident enough in your skills to never feel intimidated again. In 2020, we will be studying style development and the course will equally focus on portraits AND figures. Click here to find out more about LET’S FACE IT – 2020.
This course is not open for registration yet. However, you can read more about this course and bookmark this page so that on October 14th, you can come back and register. What is even better is that if you register by November 31st, you will get a discount on the price.
I am thrilled to be a part of this amazing team of teachers and so happy that I get to give away one free spot in this course to one of you. Sign up to this blog www.mariapacewynters.com , Facebook page , instagram (mpwynters) or twitter so you don’t miss out <3 I will let you know more about how to win a free spot on September 18, so stay tuned!
Summer Mix at The Carrot
Black and Speckled Chickens in the Garden
This is a 12″x16″ mixed media painting on wood. This painting has 1.5″ deep sides that are painted red and is SOLD. Reproductions are available upon request. maria@mariapacewynters.com or comment below.
UPDATE: Well these girls are SOLD and will be going away to there forever home in the future. They’re on LAY away (pun intended) … did you know I do layaway? Yes, I do! It’s a great way to get what you want even if you don’t have all the money to fork over right now. I love helping people get something they love, it makes me happy
Snow White And Rose Red (sneak peek)
OK so this is a little edited sneak peek of the upcoming lesson I am doing online with Ever After. If you would like to take part in this lesson, follow this link. It focuses on the fairy tale Snow White and Rose Red but I also answer many question on style development. The main lesson shows the entire painting of this piece from beginning to end with me doing a voice over explaining what I am doing and why. I am still a little shaky about speaking to a camera and getting a little tongue tied in sections but bear with me, I hope to get better. I’d love it if you’d like the video and even subscribe to my channel on You Tube. Thanks for your support!
Remember to join this class go here
Thank you,
Maria
Dream Circle in 30 seconds
I have created a You Tube channel that I hope to feature more 30 second paintings, lesson and workshop information and give aways. I hope you will subscribe.
I think this whole world of video might be kind of fun… maybe… ha, ha, ha … we’ll see! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this 30 second painting, which, by the way, is available in my Etsy shop.
Calico
This is a 6″x24″ mix media painting on wood. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted red. This painting is available HERE
My online class is now up and is getting a great reception. I am so pleased that people are getting so much out of it and am excited to do more in the future. If you would like more info about this online class with Paint Your Heart And Soul 2019 go HERE. I have also just finished editing a class for Ever After. I painted Snow White And Rose Red and talk about style development. For more info on this upcoming class, go HERE.
Not So Koi
12″x24″ mix media painting on canvas. This painting has 1.5″ sides that are painted red.
This painting is available HERE
Patience Is A Virtue, SOLD
Let The Fun Begin!
“Nesting”, 12″x16″ mix media painting on wood.
Today is the day! My lesson, my first ever online lesson, is up in Paint Your Heart and Soul. If you haven’t joined, you still can purchase this amazing year workshop. I have two painting lessons. A figurative ( “Nesting” above) and a floral poppy painting. Use this link to join https://bit.ly/2w8vhYu
WHAT PYHAS 2019 INCLUDES:
♥ LIFETIME ACCESS *
♥ 56 BRAND NEW INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO LESSONS AND 56 PDF FILES:
- 28 in-depth downloadable lessons and PDF files, which include Art Supplies, References and Step-by-Step Instructions.
- 28 bonus downloadable lessons and PDF files, which include Art Supplies and References.
- You can print out the PDF files and use them as an Art Book when on the go.
- Lessons vary in length and difficulty
♥ Fun activities: Happy Mail Exchange, Students’ showcase and more!
♥ Password protected Classroom
♥ PYHaS 2019 Weekly Newsletter with links to the lessons, reminders and news.
♥ Facebook group for students, where you can safely share your work and stories, get feedback from the teachers and support from your fellow students. The FB group is a wonderful place to make new like minded friends and be a part of an amazing, kind and supportive art community!
Use this link https://bit.ly/2w8vhYu
OPEN STUDIO July 6, 11-5
Orange Pekoe, 14″x28″, Mixed media painting on canvas.
OPEN STUDIO July 6 from 11 to 5.
11520 94 st, Edmonton, AB
I have participated in art walk for many years but the last few years I have been able to take part. Once again, I am opening my studio doors for those of you that miss visiting me during this spectacular art festival. I know you have art on your minds! Come by, hang out, have a cold drink and see where I create my paintings. I will most likely be painting!
See you tomorrow!
Blue Anemone Dreamer/ Studio Crawl
20″round painting on canvas. The sides are .25″ deep and are painted red.
This painting is available HERE
Alberta Ave Studio Crawl June 21- 22, 2019
Meet your local friendly neighbourhood artist in the Alberta Avenue District and discover where the magic happens. Invite your friends and family to walk/bike/drive on this free self-directed tour.
The artist studios will be open to guests on Friday, June 21st from 5 pm – 9 pm and Saturday, June 22, 10 am – 4 pm. If you prefer some guidance while taking in art, there will be one guided tour led by local artist Haylee Fortin on Friday June 21st. The guided tour will be meeting The Carrot at 6:30 pm on Friday June 21.
Download your map by clicking here.
Keep reading for details on all the featured artists!
The Carrot Gallery in The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse
9351 118 Ave
Karen BIshop
Bishop’s atmospheric watercolour paintings are a combination of wild intuition and careful reductive techniques. For more go to https://www.karenbishop.ca/
Collins Studio Gallery
11741 94 St
Featured Alberta Avenue artists: Will Truchon, Linda Frena, Ritchie Velthuis and Jeff Collins. For more info go to https://jcstudiogallery.com/
Haylee Fortin and Agata Garbowska
9430 118 Ave
Studio mates and sometimes painters present a series of collage driven works. For more info go to https://hayleefortin.weebly.com/ & https://agatagarbowska.weebly.com/
Maria Pace-Wynters
11520 94 St
Local mixed media artist whose distinctive artwork is available on Etsy and locally at The Carrot, Sabrina Butterfly and her Alberta Ave studio. For more info go to https://mariapacewynters.com/
Robin Light
11251 94 St
Local artist known primarily known for her whimsical house paintings. For more info go to https://www.robinlight.com/
Keith Walker
11341 89 Street
Hand blown glass featuring both one of a kind sculptural work as well as functional wares. For more info go to http://www.keithwalkerglass.com/
Blue Willow Jug
8″x8″ mix media/encaustic painting. This painting is available Here. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted red.
Lucky Thirteen
This is a 12″x12″ mixed media painting on wood. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted red (or turquoise if you prefer). This painting is available here or directly through me. Layaway is available on this painting.
It was Scarlett’s thirteenth birthday on Saturday. She is such an amazing kid. Her mind is full of creative ideas and facts. That brain of hers is full of facts! I now have two teenagers living in our house but you know what? I couldn’t be happier. Those girls have such a deep love for one another. I love seeing them laugh and carry on together, even when I am trying to get them out of the house and they will NOT focus on the task at hand. Deep down, I feel warmth in my heart, even though I might be yelling for them to put on their damn shoes! I love hearing them sing together, which is often. Scarlett is always singing show tunes and they often feed off of each other and end up harmonizing on the top of their lungs. I love this so much, even though I may ask for them to keep it down when I literally cannot hear myself think. I love it. I love how much Scarlett adores animals and often asks if she can go to the pet store when I am at the Post office. I meet her after I am done and often find her stroking a cat, trying to pick up a budgie or holding a bunny. I have been suckered into adopting a cat (Esther) and Scarlett is also responsible for Jack, our tortoise… I’m a soft touch. (That is two gingers, one Westie and a tortoise for those of you keeping track ha, ha).
Yes, I am a lucky one. “The luckiest”, as Ben Fold’s would say.
With A Single Step
9″x12″ mix media painting on mix media board. This painting is flat and will need to be framed by you.
This painting is available HERE
“The Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” Lao Tzu
Forever Is Composed of Nows
Forever is composed of nows- Emily Dickinson
13″x19″ mix media painting on paper, small white border. This painting is flat and will have to be framed by you ❤️ This painting is available in my Etsy shop.
A gentle reminder from Emily Dickinson to remember to love in the moment. Thanks Emily, you are always a wonderful inspiration to me.
Red Poppies in Blue Willow and The Floral Teapot
This is a 6″x 24″ mixed media/encaustic painting on canvas. The sides are 1.5″ deep and are painted red. This painting is available in my Etsy shop https://etsy.me/2w5w0JJ
Sold
Ever After 2019 Registration is Now Open! + Blog Hop & Give Away! Yay!
You have a chance to win a spot in Ever After, read on…
But first a reminder about what Ever after is and how you can sign up!
EVER AFTER Registration and info:
Registration is now open! Woohoo! Will you follow us down the rabbit hole? 🙂 I sure hope you will! USE MAGIC2019 for your special Early Bird Discount! (valid until 31stMay) We will be spending 4 months making beautiful fairy-tale inspired art and we will develop our own style and unique story while we’re at it! Sounds intriguing? Read on! 🙂 You can find out all the magical details (and sign up with the Early Bird price) by clicking Willowing Arts https://www.willowing.org/product/ever-after-2019/?affiliates=200 https://www.willowing.org/product/ever-after-2019/?affiliates=200″>HERE .
First let me tell you a bit more about Ever After in case you haven’t heard about it yet! “Ever After” is a mixed media art & style development course with a fairytale theme hosted by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts. Tam is joined by 15popular mixed media art teachers who will all share beautiful fairy-tale & myth inspired lessons with you AND they will also divulge all their hints and tips on how they developed their own style and how YOU TOO can find your own unique voice as an artist! 🙂 Yay! You can find out all the details (and sign up with the Early Bird price) by clicking Willowing Arts https://www.willowing.org/product/ever-after-2019/?affiliates=200 https://www.willowing.org/product/ever-after-2019/?affiliates=200″>HERE .
My chosen fairy tale is Snow White And Rose Red. My lesson will be inspired by this fairy tale, I have some fabulous ideas cooking! I’ve not fully developed my class idea yet, but I’m excited to be sharing my whimsical style with you.
AND NOW…
How to win a spot for free!
Give away & Blog hop info:
Great news! I can give away one space on this year’s edition of Ever After to 1 lucky winner! And if you follow the blog hop (see below for artists and links) you can up your chances of winning a space by entering all the other give aways also.
What is a blog hop, you may ask? Blog hops are online events hosted by a group of bloggers. In the next few weeks you can ‘hop’ to the blogs of all the Ever After teachers to find more information about our lessons. Each of the teachers will post a blog on a specific date.
How to enter the give away:
- Share this post on Facebook and/or Instagram (Tag me @mpwynters on Instagram or write in the comments of this post on my Facebook page so that I can find your post).
- Follow me on my blog or join my Facebook page
- Leave a comment below letting us know why you would love to join Ever After this year.
I will announce the winner by the end of this month on social media and here in this blogpost.
Here is the list of the other amazing teachers who will be teaching on Ever After this year. They too will be giving away a spot, so make sure enter theirs as well.
Tamara Laporte
Andrea Gomoll
Danita Art
Effy Wild
Natalie Mecham
Angela Kennedy
Marieke Blokland
Pamela Vosseller
Lora Murphy
Patti Ballard
Natalie Neumann
Shilpa Lalit (Artyshils)
Alena Hennessy
Tanya Cole
Lilac Poppies In Blue
16″x20″ mixed media/encaustic painting on wood. The sides are 1.5″ deep either red or turquoise.
This painting is available HERE in my Etsy shop or directly through me. Maria@mariapacewynters.com
Layaway available on this painting.
Patiently Waiting
14″x 28″ mixed media painting on canvas. The sides are red and are 1.5″ deep. This painting is available HERE in my Etsy shop or from me directly maria@mariapacewynters.com. Layaway is available for this painting.
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
―
I have always been a sucker for magic. I love going to the theatre and been amazed by a clever tricks or illusions.
The magic that exists in our daily lives can be so easily overlooked.
I am here, right now, sharpening my senses, pulling myself into the present. Oh, the magic that exists in the world. It is staggering. We truly live in a wonderland, there is no need to tumble down any rabbit hole. If we can just be aware of what surrounds us, here and now, we can only be amazed.
Poppies in a Yellow Vase
Sold
“Of all the wonderful things in the wonderful universe of God, nothing seems to me more surprising than the planting of a seed in the blank earth and the result thereof. Take that Poppy seed, for instance: it lies in your palm, the merest atom of matter, hardly visible, a speck, a pin’s point in bulk, but within it is imprisoned a spirit of beauty ineffable, which will break its bonds and emerge from the dark ground and blossom in a splendor so dazzling as to baffle all powers of description.” Celia Thaxter
EVER AFTER Workshop
Hiya!
I have some wonderful & exciting news! I am going to be teaching on Ever After this year! I took the plunge this year with my first online class through Paint your heart and soul (my workshop will be this month! SO EXCITED! ) and now I am ready ( I think) to take on another challenge. This one should be fun!
EVER AFTER Registration and info:
Registration is now open! Woohoo! Will you follow us down the rabbit hole? 🙂 I sure hope you will! USE MAGIC2019 for your special Early Bird Discount! (valid until 31stMay) We will be spending 4 months making beautiful fairy-tale inspired art and we will develop our own style and unique story while we’re at it! Sounds intriguing? Read on! 🙂 You can find out all the magical details (and sign up with the Early Bird price) by clicking HERE .
First let me tell you a bit more about Ever After in case you haven’t heard about it yet! “Ever After” is a mixed media art & style development course with a fairytale theme hosted by Tamara Laporte from Willowing Arts. Tam is joined by 15popular mixed media art teachers who will all share beautiful fairy-tale & myth inspired lessons with you AND they will also divulge all their hints and tips on how they developed their own style and how YOU TOO can find your own unique voice as an artist! 🙂 Yay! You can find out all the details (and sign up with the Early Bird price) by clicking HERE . My chosen fairy tale is Snow White And Rose Red. My lesson will be inspired by this fairy tale, I have some fabulous ideas cooking! I’ve not fully developed my class idea yet, but I’m excited to be sharing my whimsical style with you.
