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2018-2019 Workshop Schedule

Early Bird Registration is now OPEN for the Fall Session of Luscious Layered Portraits! Sign up today and save $50 off the regular course price PLUS receive a FREE handmade journal and mixed media collage paper pack! Class begins November 1.

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Join me in Portland, March 10-17, 2019 for three NEW workshops! Painted Portfolio Journal, "She Three" Collage Portraits, and More is More: Messy Masterpieces! Sign up now!

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I'm teaching four NEW workshops at Colorado Springs, May 28- June 2, 2019! Join me for Nurture Inspiration, DIY Art Supplies, Messy Abstract Minis, and Simply Stunning Faces! Sign up today!

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Free Artist Resource Library!

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Sign up for my subscribers-only, FREE Artist Resource Library! Full of printables such as: collage sheets, washi tape, gift tags, art prints, wall paper, quick-reference PDFs (mini lessons!) and more!

Recent Blog Posts

Find my latest DIYs, tutorials, videos here! I blog about my life as an artist/mom/entrepreneur, my favorite art supplies and show you how I go about creating art journal pages, and mixed media arts & crafts.

Recent Blog posts

Sep 14, 2018

Luscious Layered Portraits Fall Session Early Bird Tier Open!

Sep 14, 2018

Early Bird Registration is now OPEN for Luscious Layered Portraits Fall Session! Sign up today and SAVE!

Sep 14, 2018

Sep 5, 2018

Our Favorites YouTube Hop: Mixed Media Portrait

Sep 5, 2018

Welcome to the Our Favorites YouTube Hop Giveaway! I’m excited to show you how to create this mixed media portrait in today’s tutorial. Be sure to enter for a chance to win over 20 prizes!

Sep 5, 2018

Sep 4, 2018

Artist Gang Tuesday: "A Little Strange" Mixed Media Art Journal Tutorial

Sep 4, 2018

Learn how to create a layered mixed media art journal spread in this week’s Artist Gang Tuesday tutorial for Donna Downey Studios!

Sep 4, 2018

Aug 21, 2018

Artist Gang Post, "Layered Stencil Mixed Media Canvas"

Aug 21, 2018

I’ve got another video post for you for the Donna Downey Studios Artist Gang! This week, learn how to layer stencils and my favorite media to create an easy, multi-dimensional look on canvas!

Aug 21, 2018

Aug 15, 2018

My Last Post for the Shawn Petite Creative Team!

Aug 15, 2018

This is my last post for the Shawn Petite Creative Team! Learn how to layer decorative napkins to create a one-of-a-kind collage art journal page!

Aug 15, 2018

Aug 12, 2018

Art Unraveled 2018 Was So Much Fun!

Aug 12, 2018

I had such a great time teaching at Art Unraveled 2018! I met so many great artists and my students were awesome!

Aug 12, 2018

Aug 9, 2018

Crash the Stash "Fly Free" Art Journal Tutorial

Aug 9, 2018

Learn how to layer collage and paint to create a quick and easy art journal page in this week’s Crash the Stash video for the Shawn Petite Creative Team!

Aug 9, 2018