Milliande Art Community for Women News

*** Art Journal January ~ Its that time of the year again ... playing with Art Journal January --I will start a new art journal and take as many videos as I can .. last year I lasted 12 days .. lets see how far i get this year :-)

feel free to take a peek at the Art Journaler Subgroup for the Thread here

*** Zentangle Journey
Janeen is sharing some brilliant pictures about her zentangle journey and how she goes about developing new tangle patterns , take a peek here if you like

http://milliande.ning.com/profiles/blogs/zentangle4-months-and-counting

  *** Chalkboard ATC SWAP
there is an intriqung chalboard ATC swap being organised by Amanda Watkins in the ATC Swap subgroup, feel free to take a peek here http://milliande.ning.com/group/atcswaps/forum/topics/chalk-board-atc-swap

*** Milliande Member GET-TOGETHER in AUSTRALIA
Rachel Thomas is interested in organising a Milliande Member Get-Together in Australia , details have been posted in the " Australia Dweller" thread i on the Club Fire Chat .. take a peek if you like http://tinyurl.com/ykwgyze

*** Art Journal January ~ Its that time of the year again ... playing with Art Journal January --I will start a new art journal and take as many videos as I can .. last year I lasted 12 days .. lets see how far i get this year :-)

feel free to take a peek at the Art Journaler Subgroup for the Thread here

Art Journal January 2010

*** 'Tis The Season' - The Lens Photo Prompt
'Tis The Season....' to photograph whatever this conjures up for you!
Have fun with your cameras... outside or inside, with nature, with art, with shops, with celebrations, with other people, with surprises, with feeling ... capture what's around you when the festive season gears up!
take a peek to play here
http://milliande.ning.com/group/thelense/forum/topics/tis-the-season-new-prompt-for

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*** Crafty versus Deep Art
Amanda ponders some interesting questions ... Is my Art Crafty and lacking depth or is there a nice for exactly what I create ?
crafty vs deep art, ponder your thoughts here
http://milliande.ning.com/profiles/blogs/crafty-vs-deep-art

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*** Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton

on our facebook .. first pictures have been released of the sumptious costumes in theis Alice in Wonderland movie by Tim Burton .. take a peek here
http://www.facebook.com/notes/milliande-art-community-for-women/-alice-in-wonderland-with-johnny-depp-helena-bonham-carter/198606411359

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*** The Art of Camera Tossing
on our facebook : .. joyful artist has shared an interesting How to Link
art gallery pictures on The Art of Camera Tossing .. take a peek here
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?created&&suggest&note_id=198634081359&id=187034123553#/notes/milliande-art-community-for-women/-the-art-of-camera-tossing/198634081359

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*** Our Facebook Fanpage

if you have not joined our facebook group yet, feel free to "become a fan" here... for up to date inspirational snippets and images
http://www.facebook.com/MilliandeArtCommunity


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*** Which is more important to you, Creating the Art or the Art itself?
Gloria ponders .. " I think your creations are like your children. Good or Bad you love them.
So, which is important to you, the process of creating or the finished product?.."
what are your thoughts, share here if you like

http://milliande.ning.com/profiles/blogs/which-is-more-important-to-you

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*** Christmas Wichtel Ornaments Arrived
for those who participated in our anual Christmas Wichtel Exchange please upload images of your RECEIVED
Wichtel in this gallery ..and remember shhhhh its a secret :-)
http://milliande.ning.com/group/theluckyladies/forum/topics/2009-wichtel-ornaments-arrived


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*** 33 Wishlists posted ...

deadline for all submissions os December 19th ..with the draw being held on christmas eve ... cant wait to read yours and be inspired
you can read all submissions ans ENTER YOUR OWN TO WIN A WISH COME TRUE
( scroll to bottom of page here)
http://www.milliande.com/Mixed-Media-Artists-Christmas-Wishlist.html

*** Prayer and Good Vibe Request Subgroup

For many women this community has become so much more than just a place to share and learn about art ...

Here I would like to open a space to for our members to be able to come in times of need ... to request a sunny vibe, to ask for a prayer for yourself or a friend in need or to simply release to the universe that which no longer serves you ..
http://milliande.ning.com/group/prayerandgoodviberequests


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*** Art Journal Process - Teesha Moore

Skulleigh has shared a walkthrough of her art journal process with Teesha moore inspired journaling .. here are 2 videos to enjoy

Part 1 - A Peek at Pages
http://milliande.ning.com/video/part-1-more-of-my-16-page

Part 2 - A Peek at Art Tools used
http://milliande.ning.com/video/part-2-tools-used-for-my-16

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*** Kaki Shibu Dyed Textiles & The Art of Shifu Traditional Japanese Woven Paper

on our FACEBOOK - Bonnie has shared a link about " ... Kaki shibu textiles ~ dyed” in the fermented juice extracted from unripe persimmons; this extract, called kaki shibu in Japan, yields a highly recognizable brown color when applied to cloth, paper and wood.
http://tinyurl.com/yb2pt3r


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*** Recycled Cassette Tapes into Sculptural Art Skeletons

on our FACEBOOK Amy shared an interesting link .. Recycling old cassette tapes into sculptural art in the form of skeletons ..
http://tinyurl.com/milliandefacebook

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*** Christmas Zendala Video

Mandy has shared a video about creating a christmas zendala in her art journal .. all in ful colour, take a peek here if you like
http://milliande.ning.com/profiles/blogs/christmas-zendala-video

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*** Pencil Coloring Challenge

Gloria has posted a pencil coloring challenge on her community blog page, print out her template and see how you would color it in ..if you want to play , take a peek here
http://milliande.ning.com/profiles/blogs/coloring-challenge-for-you

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*** 6 more Christmas Wishlists posted ...

6 more christmas wishlists have been received .. deadline for all submissions os December 19th ..with the draw being held on christmas eve ... cant wait to read yours and be inspired
you can read other submissions ( scroll to bottom of page here)http://www.milliande.com/Mixed-Media-Artists-Christmas-Wishlist.html

*** Art Journaling as Therapy
For many women here in our art community Art Journaling is a way of visually observing their journey through emotional and physical challenges .
.. an introspective perspective ..if you would like to share

http://milliande.ning.com/group/theartjournalers/forum/topics/art-journaling-as-therapy


*** Freeform Knitting
Freeform knitting disobeys all the rules -- I guess that's why I like it .. combined with freeform crochet I often play to my hearts content ..here a little peek into my process .. Do you freeform knit ? leave a comment what you love about it and how your play
http://www.milliande.com/freeform-knitting-ideas.html


*** Mixed Media Artists- Maggie Ayres
on our facebook page I am intending to share daily little art finds, people that inspire me, places that are intriguing, arty websites that i came across in my own creative journey ... today I am introducing mixed media fibre artist , Maggie Ayres, one of her inspirational introspective videos on weaving together the treads that make up our life..
http://tinyurl.com/ycslzqz


*** What I take in my handbag for sketching ?
Isabel has posted some photos of her "have to items" that she carries around in her handbag for when sketching opportunities arise ..
What do you carry in yours ? Read and share if you like
http://tinyurl.com/yaorsek


*** Carving Foam Stamps wih a Woodburner Tool
Ever thought of carving stamps for mixed media art and craft projects from foam ... using a woodburner tool .. and interesting " how to discussion" in our " Printblock subgroup , take a peek here
http://tinyurl.com/yjwl44b


*** 20 Wishlists Submitted
~ 20 Arty Wishlists have been posted ..I have had soo much fun reading all the creative ideas ... from photography in the jungle , every colour of goldens acrylics ... to over bed art tables and even one's personal lifedrawing model ... this has been soo inspiring already
http://www.milliande.com/Mixed-Media-Artists-Christmas-Wishlist.html

*** New Art Journaling Video Vlog

~ a little vlog about my arthouse art journal arriving, art journaling backgrounds
on the thin pages, a peek at my studio and my playtime with misty
mawns painting layers course ..
http://tinyurl.com/ykv7m3o

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*** First 6 Wishlists Submitted
~ yeah what fun to read everyone's creative wishes, i even got
inspired to try some new things -- ever heard of lomography .. giggle
here you can read the submitted wishlists so far ..scroll down to the bottom of the page
http://www.milliande.com/Mixed-Media-Artists-Christmas-Wishlist.html


FAQ for the Christmas Wishlist

Do I have to have a blog to participate?

... No, anyone can participate just spread the invitation
by word of mouth

Will you really make a wish come true and why ?

... Yes I will , why ..because I can :-)

.. It brings me joy to think that I might be able
to make a wish come true for someone

..What surprises me the most however is that especially women often
have such barriers to open themselves up to simply "Receive"
, not for someone else, but for themselves

I am inviting you ...

To deliciously selfishly receive ..
to wish from your heart for something
that will bring a little joy into YOUR life
to shout out "ME" please as loud as you can ...

so if you are ready to receive .... play here
http://www.milliande.com/Mixed-Media-Artists-Christmas-Wishlist.html



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***What does creating Art mean to your life?

Gloria says " ... Creating Art lifts my spirits. I am fighting depression and many health issues and if it was not for my creations I would not get up out of bed most mornings.
I also love to see other artists work. I check this website all through the day. It is my life line.
http://tinyurl.com/yh28493

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*** Christmas Wishlist
~ If you could have anything you would like... what art related gifts would you wish to receive this holiday season ?

~ If there is any art related place you would wish you could visit ..which would it be .. a gallery, an art store, a place in the world, a museum, a books store , an artists home ??

~ here is little place to tell the universe what you would like to receive as a gift for the Holiday Season ... whatever giftgiving tradition you may celebrate ... please share here
http://www.milliande.com/Mixed-Media-Artists-Christmas-Wishlist.html