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April 18, 2024

I painted another owl!

By Tamara Laporte  |   in art journal  | Tags: art musings , art journal , tamara laporte , Willowing Arts  

I painted another owl!

Dear Creative Friend,

Well, I said I’d do a series of owls and lo! I painted another owl, however, he was not happy about it. Look at his grumpy face! 😆  ->

He was all like: “Excuse me, here I was all nicely non-existing and then you, annoying painter, decided to try and paint me! I was have a relaxi non-existent time and felt NOT in the mood for being RUDELY conjured into life, being painted in ridiculous confetti colours, what were you thinking …” Needless to say; I wrestled with this owl but in the end, we had a good old chat and became friends! 😆😅😬
I even made a video about it for my youtube channel! What?
2 Videos in 2 weeks? That’s kind of unheard of in Tamland!
I’m so proud of myself.
Come listen to me warble/ twitter about how art imitates life and how life imitates art and that sometimes characters you create are telling you hilarious or challenging things and sometimes your struggles on the canvas reflect back the struggles in your life. And sometimes you discover that the grumpy character you created is actually YOU in real life, just disguised, as a colourful, grumpy, confetti owl! As they say: humans are just God in Drag. In my case; this grumpy owl is just me in confetti feathers. 😉  It’s all very fun with a cuppa, too. ♥️♥️♥️

Watch Grumpy Confetti Owl Here

As part of my owl series being released on youtube; I’m still running the 30% off discount code for Watercolour Wildlife as you can learn the style of the owls on that course! Use: WILD30 at the checkout.

 Join Watercolour Wildlife Here

Have a great rest of your week!
Much love,
Tam ❤️🌟💕

PS. I’ve been posting some more reels lately (am enjoying figuring out how to make interesting ones, check out this one on ‘how to create tints, shades and tones’ as well as a pretty reel showing off all my colourful affirmation cards. 😍😍😍

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🌟 LAST CHANCE!🌟Our 30% Off Winter Sale Ends Midnight today!

Time is running out! Just 24 Hours to cosy up with our self-study art classes at an exclusive 30% OFF!

Tuck into some of those classes you’ve been after!🔥Use code PAINT30 at checkout:

https://bit.ly/willowingss

A Year of Magic & Fairy tales is also back on sale during this time, so don’t miss out – we have only just begun this live course, so jump in now with 37% off!

Use code MAGICWINTER at the checkout! 

https://bit.ly/AYOM-Tam

Whether you're drawn to a world of magical possibilities, understanding light, creating expressive portraits, using historical inspirations, exploring mystical realms, expert guidance or just a bit of fun: there's a class waiting for you. Dive in now and unlock a world of creativity that lasts a lifetime!

Take this moment to nurture your creative spirit and enjoy the transformative power of art. Join us in making this winter season a celebration of self-discovery and artistic wisdom.

Sending warmth and creativity your way,

Tam xoxo❤️

P.S. Act fast – the sale ends at midnight tomorrow!🌙✨

P.P.S. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and creations in the Willowing & Friends Facebook group

🌟 LAST CHANCE!🌟The 37% Off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales Ends Tomorrow!
Time is running out! Just 24 Hours to make the most of this magical opportunity!

A Year of Magic is back on sale during this time, so don’t miss out – we have only just begun this live course, so jump in now!

Use code MAGICWINTER at the checkout!

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This is for the artists who feel it all.
The dreamers who forgot they were allowed to dream.
The grown-ups who secretly still want fairy dust under their fingernails.
This is the make-a-Winter-wish time, so I’ve opened a portal:
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If you’re ready to make art that feels like coming home…
Then step through the door. The magic is already waiting for you. 🖤✨

Sending warmth and creativity your way,
Tam xoxo❤️

P.S. Act fast – the sale ends at midnight tonight!🌙✨
P.P.S. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and creations in the students private A Year of Magic & Fairytales Facebook group

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🌟 LAST CHANCE!🌟The 37% Off A Year of Magic & Fairy Tales Ends Tomorrow!
Time is running out! Just 24 Hours to make the most of this magical opportunity!

A Year of Magic is back on sale during this time, so don’t miss out – we have only just begun this live course, so jump in now!

Use code MAGICWINTER at the checkout!

https://bit.ly/AYOM-Tam

This is for the artists who feel it all.
The dreamers who forgot they were allowed to dream.
The grown-ups who secretly still want fairy dust under their fingernails.
This is the make-a-Winter-wish time, so I’ve opened a portal:
✨ 37% OFF with code: MAGICWINTER ✨
⏳ For a very limited time.
No pressure. No hustle. Just an invitation...
If your heart just did a tiny somersault…
If a curious little pixie inside you whispered “this is it”…
If you’re ready to make art that feels like coming home…
Then step through the door. The magic is already waiting for you. 🖤✨

Sending warmth and creativity your way,
Tam xoxo❤️

P.S. Act fast – the sale ends at midnight tonight!🌙✨
P.P.S. Don’t forget to share your thoughts and creations in the students private A Year of Magic & Fairytales Facebook group

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Looking at more old journal pages! These are from around 2016/17 I think! 😊 The ‘one word’ thing has always been there for me. What I do when journalling; I draw/ paint/ scribble and then usually there is some kind of overwhelming emotional state that can be summarised or reflected in one word, so you often see words like: ‘open’, ‘stay’, ‘compassion’, ‘surrender’ on my journal pages. Like messages/ reflections from ‘my higher’ self. 😊

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Looking at more old journal pages! These are from around 2016/17 I think! 😊 The ‘one word’ thing has always been there for me. What I do when journalling; I draw/ paint/ scribble and then usually there is some kind of overwhelming emotional state that can be summarised or reflected in one word, so you often see words like: ‘open’, ‘stay’, ‘compassion’, ‘surrender’ on my journal pages. Like messages/ reflections from ‘my higher’ self. 😊

✨ Cozy up to creativity in the final days of our Winter Sale! 🎨

Enjoy a warming 30% OFF on all Self-Study Classes until Feb 11th. Use code PAINT30 at checkout.

Unwrap the joy of self-discovery and explore a range of courses from delightful one-offs to the immersive 4-month Kaleidoscope or Ever After experience and other Creative Bundles.

Don`t miss out—act now before these enchanting winter deals melt away!
Explore all the self-study classes here:

https://bit.ly/willowingss

Use code PAINT30 at checkout for your 30% OFF

Let your next artistic adventure begin! 🌈✍️

Open
✨ Cozy up to creativity in the final days of our Winter Sale! 🎨

Enjoy a warming 30% OFF on all Self-Study Classes until Feb 11th. Use code PAINT30 at checkout.

Unwrap the joy of self-discovery and explore a range of courses from delightful one-offs to the immersive 4-month Kaleidoscope or Ever After experience and other Creative Bundles. 

Don't miss out—act now before these enchanting winter deals melt away!
Explore all the self-study classes here:

https://bit.ly/willowingss

Use code PAINT30 at checkout for your 30% OFF

Let your next artistic adventure begin! 🌈✍️
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