"Altered Egos" :)

I'm back! And............I'm very excited to present, to you, during this week, photos of the "Altered Egos" workshop that Kerri and I held over the last two weekends. Included, here, are two photos of our actual classroom space filled with 16 fantastic artists and friends who we adore!

This workshop was inspired by Christy Tomlinson's She-Art online workshop. Kerri and I came up with the idea to present the workshop in journal form beginning with creating our own handmade journals out of one sheet of 22 x 30 watercolor paper. We encouraged students to include their "altered ego" gals in a very personal way having the figure as well as the page reflect something of themselves; could be special features, of themselves, or favorite activities, etc. We also shared our own techniques in terms of backgrounds as well as some suggestions for creating the "egos".

Kerri and I were so pumped about this workshop and, in fact, we're going to add a "play date", of sorts, so we can all finish our journals together. I am working, now, on the date.

I couldn't think of a better way to start a new week but with three photos of students' art, here, so I can begin to share their works with all of you.

All of the students created their own spin on this activity and Kerri and I are both so proud of what they've accomplished.

It's great to be back Blogging, again, and I look forward to sharing more on this workshop, with you, in the coming days.

Hope you all have been well and enjoying your time. Love, Marilyn xxoo