Ocean’s Poem- A Mixed Media Art Course
Create a mini art journal, vibrant watery backgrounds and capture the beauty of the ocean in a poem.
Course is Open— Instant Access
$52 CAN
approximately $40 US
With many expectations on our time in life, it can be challenging to remain grounded and focused on the real priorities of life. Engaging in a creative activity is an effective way to bring balance, feel energized and restored.
Hello creative friends,
I am so very excited to be offering this mini online art course!! Connecting to the wonders of the ocean through art-making is an incredible way to find grounding and honour our beautiful planet.
In this class, I’ll show you step by step how to create your own mini Ocean’s Poem art journal and write a short poem about the beauties of the ocean. If you are new to art or to writing, please do not worry, I’d love to introduce you to both. We will focus on enjoying ourselves and being kind to ourselves as we create.
I would love for you to join me.
Melanie/Tiyaltelwet
Course Overview:
In this class, you will learn/experience…
Teachings on connecting with the ocean from Squamish First Nation traditions
How to use the supplies
Guided writing exercise to write a poem about the ocean
Guided meditation
Create two mini art journals
Fill your mini journals with personalized imagery, inspired writing, and collage
This Class includes…
9 videos +
2 hours of video
Downloadable step-by-step PDF
Ocean’s Poem
She recognizes
in the movement of the waves
a genuine existence,
in the ebb and flow.
It affirms her.
She is stirred, lifted.
Seen
“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. Please feel free to adapt to what you have already.
Mixed media paper (140lb), 11 x 14 size
Text pages and patterned paper
Gauze
Gel medium
3-6 paint colours (Indigo Blue, Muted Turquoise, Pearlescent Waterfall Green, Pearlescent Sun Up Blue, Vivid Lime Green, Yellow Orange Azo, White)
Stencil
Red charcoal pencil
Stabillo all black
Salt
Scissors
White gel pen
Black micron pen
Foam brushes (1”, 2”)
Paper towel
Spray bottles
$52 CAN
approximately $40 US
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.
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 cat) 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.