Learn to Paint & Draw | Art classes | Westminster | MBodied Art Studio

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Westminster, CO 80031

"Mapping" a Face

Michelle Baker, MA

"Mapping" a Face

Create a good-looking portrait every time when you know how to "Map" a Face using this technique. Feeling inspired?! This lesson comes from our Drawing Class. Or we can help match you to a medium with our Getting Started page! #Denverartclass #Denverpaintingclass #Denverdrawingclass #Denverartschool #Denverartstudio #Denverpaintnsip #Denverlearntopaint #Westminsterartclass #Westminsterdrawingclass #Westminsterartstudio #Westminsterartclasses #Westminsterpaintnsip #Westminster

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Painting Tree Foliage

Michelle Baker, MA

Painting Tree Foliage

Learn a technique for painting 3-dimensional trees! We'll share some color theory, a brush technique and how to use layers to achieve the look you want. Stippling = dabbing the brush, hold it farther towards the end for looseness Color theory = start with darkest greens and slowly lighten Making a shadow for green = add it's compliment, red Layering = let each layer dry, then add a lighter green to the top section to "ice" it Make sure to keep layers loose (not fully covering

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Cross-hatch blending technique

Michelle Baker, MA

Cross-hatch blending technique

There's more than 1 way to paint a sunset! Shannon shares her favorite blending technique: Cross-Hatching. It makes for a more "painterly" looking sky and you can use it for any subject matter you want! Want to join our Creative Community?! A good place to begin is with our Class Schedule or the Getting Started page! #Denverartclass #Denverpaintingclass #Denverartstudio #Denverpaintingclasses #learntopaint #artclasses #artclass #artschoolDenver #paintingclassesDenver #paintin

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5 ways MBodied helps people who "can't make art!"

Michelle Baker, MA

5 ways MBodied helps people who "can't make art!"

“I can’t make art! I’m not creative. Art is for those people, over there with “natural talent.” If these are some thoughts that go through your mind, we have something to tell you! No one is “naturally” good at art. It truly takes practice to be good at anything. And it really, really helps to have someone teach you and guide you. With MBodied, we have a 5-step system for helping students with NO experience go from “I’m not creative” to “I can’t believe I did that!” We

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One thing Hitler can teach us about art

Michelle Baker, MA

One thing Hitler can teach us about art

Did you know that Hitler banned modern art while he was in power? He declared it was “un-German” and held an exhibition in 1937 called the “Degenerate Art Exhibition” to mock the art and convince viewers to see it as a symptom of an evil plot against German people. The curators even hired actors to mingle with the crowds and criticize the works. Why did he go to such lengths to slander modern art? Hitler was trying to control people’s perceptions through art. He wanted ar

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Why Make Art Wednesdays

A Mindfulness Practice

Michelle Baker, MA

A Mindfulness Practice

Having a mindfulness practice can really help us be more present and peaceful. But do we have to meditate on a cushion or are there other ways?!! #artasmeditation #artastherapy #artclass #painting #paintingclass #artstudio #mindfulnesspractice #Westminsterartclass #Westminsterarttherapy #Westminsterartstudio #Westminsterdrawingclass #Westminsterpersonalgrowth #Westminstercommunity

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Why Most People Don't Make Art: Part II

Michelle Baker, MA

Why Most People Don't Make Art: Part II

Find out the last 2 steps of MBodied's system for helping people overcome this common issue with making art. #Westminsterpaintingclass #Westminsterartclass #Westminsterdrawingclass #art #artandcommunity #artclass #learntopaint #learntodraw #artforintroverts #artasmeditation #destresswithart #stressrelief #newhobby #creativity #Denverpaintingclass #Denverartclass #Denverdrawingclass #Denverartstudio #Denverlearntopaint #Denverarttherapy #Denverwomensgroup

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