Both Feet on the Earth- Soul’s Grounding
An Expressive Portrait Lesson
(This lesson was originally a part of LifeBook 2019)
An online expressive portrait lesson in acrylic paint. Find grounding, connect to self, and paint a beautiful expressive portrait using earthy colours.
Course is Open- Instant Access
ONLY $45 CAN
approx $35 US
Hello creative friends,
I am so very excited to be offering this art lesson that was originally a part of LifeBook 2019!! I’ll show you step by step how to create your own expressive portrait using earthy colours. We will do a grounding exercise, meditate with our bare feet on the earth, and add our own footprints to the canvas. Portraits can feel scary! I’ll lead you every step of the way and encourage you to be kind and compassionate with yourself as you create.
Would love for you to join me!
Melanie/Tiyaltelwet
Class Overview:
In this class, you will/learn…
create a soulful portrait
how to use the supplies
grounding activity putting bare feet on the earth
journal on the canvas
sketch a front facing portrait from a reference photo
tips for getting the face features in the right place
blending techniques
map darks and lights and finding shape in the face
utilize earthy colours and non-traditional face colours
This Class includes…
5 videos
2 hours of video
Downloadable step-by-step PDF
“Melanie is such a gentle soul with so much to give. She is very inspiring to a healthy practice involving mind/body/spirit in an artful way.”
Supplies
Here are the supplies I used which can be adapted.
Mixed media paper (140lb)
Tracing paper (optional)
White gesso or white acrylic paint
6-8 Acrylic heavy body paints in earthy colours
I used Golden Open Paints Green Gold, Red Oxide, Raw Sienna, Burnt Umber, Titan Buff, Titanium White, Kroma Transparent Red Oxide, Winsor and Newton Quinacridone Gold and Amsterdam Greyish Blue and Americana Antique Gold
Brayer
White and black charcoal pencil
Pencil and eraser
Assorted brushes: filbert sizes 2, 4, and 12 and flat brush 2-3” wide
only $45 CAN
approx $35 US
Immediate Access
About Me
I am an Indigenous mixed media artist who teaches online art classes to women around the world. I help women build a joyful and self-compassionate art practice. I am trained in Expressive Arts.
Creating art brings me into the present moment, into stillness. In this space I am not dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. In stillness, I find myself. I find peace, clarity and connection with my real emotions.
I am from the Squamish First Nation in Vancouver, Canada. I live in my community with my wonderful husband of 20 years (and our sweet kitten) and I draw from my traditional ancestry and teachings in my art practice.
In my art, I depict the strength, realness and vulnerability of women. Art has many medicines to share with us—stillness, joy, connection-- and by building a self- compassionate art practice, we can experience these medicines on a regular basis.
“I thoroughly enjoyed learning. You were very precise with your instructions. You gave unstintingly of your self and of your knowledge. Your videos were full of details and information. I also liked the pace with which you explained and approached the class. I liked the two projects. I didn’t feel overwhelmed trying to do them nor felt burdened that I had to “get” it. I came across your mini-class by pure accident. I was and are very pleased that I signed up. I learned a lot. Thank you for your care. I look forward to your next class.”