ANNOUNCEMENT

All Norah'S Art, my Ning classroom network will be closing July 31, 2015.

Before that happens, I want to offer all of my current online classes at a huge discount starting now!

All classes are discounted at least 50 percent. You can access class information by clicking on the page buttons above or by visiting my classroom network: All Norah'S Art.

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I have made a huge decision about my Ning classroom network. 

You may or may not know that Ning has and is changing their ways. 

I have had plenty notice of this and plenty of time to consider what I wanted to do. 

However, the decision has been very hard to make.

Big decisions are always hard for me and I typically swing back and forth from to-do or not-to-do.

Even though I have had many great ideas for new workshop offerings, I just haven't had the energy or I should say passion to go forth with them. 

I have finally realized that this decision hanging over my head is stifling my energy. 

So, once and for all, I made the decision to give up my Ning network at my annual renewal day of July 31, 2015. 

I decided to go out with a bang!

A bang of offering all the classes for the next several months for a huge discount. 

You will find all of the class descriptions and paypal buttons on the Main page of All Norah'S Art, as well as, here on my blog pages.

You can click on the class buttons in the top page heading or by clicking on the picture icon of each class in the right sidebar.  

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FACES IN COLLAGE

now $32.00

WIProgress of My Garden Lemons

My Garden Lemons

Audio about Signatures

While changing all the paypal buttons and making sure the classrooms were in order, I came across a bit of audio that I added at the end of one of my favorite classes, Faces In Collage.
I'm sharing this snip of audio today with you because it is something that I feel really strong about. 

(hopefully, the audio embed works)

If you are reading in a reader, you may need to click over to the blog to see and play the audio. 

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Recap of the New Class Fees.

A Diary of Faces - Part One    $35.00

A Diary of Faces - Part two    $35.00

Faces in Collage    $32.00

Faces in Technicolor    $25.00

Tree Castle Apron    $35.00

*Inktense Faces on Fabric (mini class) $20.00

**Norah'S Darker Skintones (mini class) $20.00

Faces:  All Norah'S    $32.00

*   Inktense Faces on Fabric is a part of the class, Tree Castle Apron.  

**   Norah'S Darker Skintones is a part of the class, Faces: All Norah'S.

Access to all class will end July 31, 2015

Important change announcement

My swing made with an old bedstead by my father who passed away in the early 1980s
for my mother who passed away in 1991.
The swing back is the headboard and the sides are from the footboard cut in half. 

I will be brief with this important information. 

As you may or may not know, Ning, the site where I host my online classes, has announced
changes.

In addition to various formatting changes, they announced a new pricing structure based on number of members. The formatting changes give me some concern as to the way I present my classes; however, I am more concerned about the new cost to me as the creator of allnorahsart.ning.

First, let me say, I love my class site and I am not moving from Ning.  I am committed to staying at least one more year to see how it all works out.

I'm sharing this for the following reasons:

To let you know

• all classes are still available and will be for at least one more year.
• I have purged all members who were not enrolled in a class.
• the home page is invisible and not accessible unless you are enrolled in a class.
• if you are interested in a class, click on the tab at the top or the class icon in the right sidebar of my blog for class information and paypal button.

Online CLASSES

A Diary Of Faces

Faces In Collage

Faces in Technicolor

Inktense Faces on Fabric

Tree Castle Apron

Faces in Darker Skintones

I look forward to new students, so if you have been holding back because of the Ning changes, know that nothing is changing for me for at least one year. 

♥

My Last Creation

This is the last creation off my easel which was the Week 18 finale of A Diary of Faces.

At the end of a class, I always need to go back inside myself to reflect, rest, and rejuvenate. For some crazy reason, it takes me a while to start painting without the camera running. I think it is something about routine. 

By the end of the year, I expect I will get into a good routine of retirement. I have been trying real hard to NOT have a routine. Now, I'm ready to work some routine into my days. I know this is crazy talk but it is what is on my mind.

That and gratitude. I have so much to be grateful for and I just want to tell you, I am grateful for you. 

Sharon

About self paced study format and Denmark

The Postcard Challengers are working on Week 44.  

I just finished Week 31, Denmark. 

Which is the lesson for Week 17 in A Diary of Faces. The lesson is about painting hair.

A Diary of Faces Weeks 1 through 9 is available in a Self Paced Study format.

Notice I said "Self Paced".

That means,

I changed the format by adding comment walls and a gallery forum. 

It all came down to the fact that the classroom was just too quiet.

I really enjoy having a conversation with the students

and being able to see their art

and answering their questions

and seeing them interact with all the other students. 

So, if you like that too, I hope you will jump in. 

Nine weeks of class content is waiting 

for your self paced study. 

♥

PS.  I will be adding a classroom for weeks 10 through 18 soon too.

Tad and Vanzie A Pretty Mystery

The map for BAHA was for the front end paper. 

I always knew I would draw a map for the book.

I waited for the inspiration.

It wasn't happening.

Until I "started" last weekend.

Now, I'm mulling over the map for Pelago.

Did I tell you how much fun map making is?

 I always wait for inspiration before painting my altered book covers.

I got it.

I refined the old sketch and he became sort of pretty.

But I like him anyway. 

I haven't painted the original canvas yet because I don't usually like to do the same one twice. Or rather, I fear I can't please myself the second time. 

Anyway, I merged the two sketches in Photoshop and transferred it to the newly made book cover. 

Then I painted.

My Diary of Faces is now...

Tad and Vanzie

a pretty mystery

and

I Love All of IT!

♥

Vanzie is innocentia

I enjoyed painting this one very much. I like the colors and texture in the background, face and well....what can I say? 

Le papillon is evidence of Norah'S presence.  

Vanzie is suspicious of the inclusion. 

She should be. 

The reference for this was a corp of Innocentia  by Lovis Cornith (1858-1925).

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PS  In case you missed this news, I set up a Self Study group/classroom as a way to share A Diary of Faces. The nine weeks of content that is posted and waiting for you is a complete class. There will be no additional diary entries. For more information and to learn how to get a student discount click over to my Online Workshop page. 

Video Sneak Peek Self Study of A Diary of Faces

                            Sneak Peek Self Study of A Diary of Faces

Diary of Faces now offered in Self Study format

This class is no longer available.

A few testaments from students in A Diary of Faces

Daisy said, "I never thought I would find a gold mine when I registerd for this class.

I am learning so many tips and tricks. This class is so fantastic!  I thank you with all my ♥. The videos are great."

KayTee said, "Sharon, you have GOT TO BE ***THE*** most giving artist out here on the web.  This week alone - is worth the price of the ENTIRE class!!!  You're wonderfully gifted and sharing .... I hope you know how special you are to an artist like me."

Kate said, "I just finished watching all of these glazing videos....This is a full workshop in itself. Thank you so much for your generosity! This has opened up a whole new world to me."

Shari said,  "Thank you, Sharon.  I could watch that lesson over and over and over again!  and I believe I will"

Nancy said, "These PDF's are so helpful. To watch (see) the methodical application of paint in what would seem unexpected colors and then have it turn out so amazing is exciting and fabulous. It is a great dissection of the colors and strokes used to achieve expression and character. Thank you Sharon!"

  

Caryn said, "Wow wow and wow, I Love this technique on Photoshop and I adore the bluebird painting you did."

Yolanda said, "OMG, I had so much fun watching you Sharon.  I wasn't able to watch it this morning, so, it's late here and 

I think I woke up half the neighborhood with my laughter.  Love this class so much and all the great ladies 

taking it.  You are a very special lady Miss Sharon...can't wait to see what you come up with next."

 A DIARY OF FACES

Self Study e-course

A video and audio workshop recorded diary style now offered in a Self Study format.

This class is about keeping an art diary for painting and the study of many different faces.  But wait! It's more than face painting. 

  

Inspiration for this self study e-course

My vision to share the study of painting faces in a slow methodical and organic way for my 18 week e-course, A Diary of Faces, has been more than realized.  The exciting results inspired me to offer aSelf Study format in order to share the same content with many more artist.

  

You probably already know the  guiding inspiration for A Diary of Faces is my Postcard Journal that I started earlier this year. This journal became my Diary of Faces and I continue painting in it. If you haven't seen it, visit my blog page, "Postcard Challenge 2012".

  



My vision for you:

• Inspiration and motivation to paint beautiful faces
• Many tips and techniques shared
• Study feelings and emotions in faces
• Enjoy sketching faces
• Lessons in painting hands and hats and hair and backgrounds
• Research to help you discover art that has meaning to you
• Study a bit of art history
• Discovery of "your style"
• Practice
• Learn from trying new products and techniques
• Learn a few Photoshop Elements artful tricks 
• Being brave with experimentation
• Record lessons learned in your Diary of Faces 
• Painting your way toward improvement
• Slowing down and enjoying the process
• Enjoying an art journey with me
• Aha moments
• And in between moments too
• Creative growth (feeling it and seeing it)
• Facebook group 

  



More Specifically:

You will search the internet to discover works of art by painters from over a hundred years ago. You will learn to scrutinize their technique while trying to replicate the work in an art diary. You will be amazed as your diary grows with all the different faces. In addition to painting in the diary, You will be inspired to splash paint on a canvas or two or more.

  

Supplies will be what you have in your studio plus an old book to paint your Diary of Faces in.  Of course I will share the products I use but you are encouraged to use what you have and add to your supplies as you wish.  I mostly use Golden mediums and paints because that is what I have. 

  



What you get in this e-course

Specifically:

There are 58 videos of approximately 8 hours of viewing time.  Nine weeks of content is waiting for you in a quiet Self Study Library setting.   The post are in the form of video, audio, PDFs, photos and or narrative. Posts are informative and inspiring.

  

Class will be presented in a private "group" at All Norahs Art, my Ning network.

  

Please note:  Although, there will be no Gallery or Comment Walls in the classroom, there will be a Facebook Group where you can share if you would like. The Facebook Group is optional as there will be no class content offered at the Facebook group.



  

Who this e-course is for 

Whether you are a beginner, an accomplished artist or crafter, or somewhere in between, this e-course is for anyone who is looking for creative growth. 

  

More specifically:

• Anyone who occasionally needs extra motivation
• Anyone looking for inspiration
• Anyone who knows those little shoulder demons that whisper discouragement
• Anyone who is mesmerized with faces
• Anyone who needs to have a paint brush in their hand
• Anyone.

  

Please Note: 

Registration for this Self Study e-course will remain open indefinitely. There will be no end date to this session. Students will have unlimited access for an indefinite time frame. You are encouraged to receive this vision at the pace you are comfortable with.

  

Class Dates

• Registration:  Now Open
• Classroom Opens:  September 9th



  

• You will receive a confirmation email from me with additional information about the class.
• The classroom will be open for you to enter September 9th.
• On September 9th, you will receive a Ning generated invitation to the private group, A Diary of Faces - Self Study.
• You will enter the classroom the first time through the link in the email invitation.

One more thing, if you are not a member of my Ning network, you should  go here and sign up.

   

FAQ'S

Q:  What is a Self Study e-course 

A:   A Self Study e-course means the classroom is set up with 9 weeks of content when you first arrive.  All the videos, audio, text, and PDFs are waiting. There is no student interaction in the classroom. 

      It is like going to the library. A quiet place to go and stay as long as you like.

Q:  What if I can't pay now? Will I be able to register for the class after the classroom opens? 

A:  The registration for this Self Study e-course is Open and Ongoing. That means you do not have to register before the classroom opens.  You can register anytime now or after.

  

Q:  How long will I have access to the class group? 

A:  Your access is unlimited for an indefinite period. There is no end date.

  

Q:  What do you mean by "diary style?

A:  Diary style, in this self study classroom means, there are daily dated segments already posted that will give you a way to progress at you own pace.  For example, you may want to view the whole week in one sitting or you may want to follow the daily segments one day at a time. 

In addition, diary style means you will use a diary or journal in the form of an old book to record your face lessons with pen, pencil, charcoal and paint. 

  

Q:  Do I have to be at my computer at a certain time each day?

A:  No, the 9 weeks of content will be waiting for you. You can pace yourself and go as fast or slow as you like.  You can come and go and watch the videos as many times as you need, meaning you don't have to be anywhere at any given time to make it to the class. 

  

Q:  Will the class include PDFs? 

A:  Yes! Some of the class content will be offered in the form of 

PDFs. The PDFs are for your private use as it relates to this class. You have my permission to download, save and or print them. However, they are part of the copyrighted material of this class and you do not have permission to reproduce them in full or in part for the purpose of sharing for any reason. 

Q:  Will I have to have the Photoshop Elements program?

A:  No, but if you do have it, you will enjoy learning a few fun ways to play art with the program. There are a several screen shot video demonstrations in the class. You may be able to adapt the lessons to other photo editing programs.

  

Q:  Will you offer a DVD of this class?

A:  No, that is not in my plans at the moment.

  

Q:  Can I download your videos.

A:  No

  

Q:  Why is the Self Study class fee more than the original, A Diary of Faces e-course?

A:   This is a very good question. I am offering nine weeks of Self Study for $75.00; whereas, the original class was 18 weeks for $99.00.  

The students in the original class were my guinea pigs, so to speak. Due to the organic nature of the class and my first time offering this type of class, I had no idea how much content would be offered. And now I realize what a bargain price both classes are.  I promise you will not be disappointed in the amount of content.

  

  

I am so appreciative of all my students and thrilled to be offering A Diary of Faces in a Self Study e-course format. 

  

This class is no longer available.

Expect

 Running out of time this morning but expect to have more....much more really really soon!   

I steadily fall behind

Vanzie Speaks

A Clip from and about my Postcard Challenge Journal that became my Diary of Faces. A Spooky voice is revealed to be Vanzie S Smoot

Play ART Together

Here is a huge ginormous thank you to all who have signed up for A Diary of Faces e-course. I am beyond excited! It really is going to be supercalifradalisticxpealadochas  (don't check my spelling on that) !!!!!! And a little reminder:  Registration will end July 8th. Two more days to register!!! Three more days until Start date!!! Know that just because the class ends November 9, 2012, your access to the class continues for and indefinite period.  Go to All Norah'S ART, main page, for all the class details and Paypal button.  I'll be watching for you. Thank you! I appreciate you!! Sharon

A Secret included here

Oh how I adore Madge Gill!  

I knew when England came up in the Postcard Challenge, I would be trying one of hers. 

I have been inspired by her work before

and here's another.

This time, I felt challenged to actually go with pen and ink.

Must tell you how relaxing this was.

You should try it. 

Here is a little secret.

The last seven pages in my Postcard Challenge are included in my new class, 

A Diary of Faces.

Don't miss it.

Registration ends July 8th.

♥

I made it to Africa

 Well well, I feel like I'm making a little head-way. But still running 4 behind, I think.  This one is different. Don't you think? It may not be to your liking but it sure excited me. I guess it was all the colors. Go here for a reference of this piece.  And just as I suspected, the actual reference I used was not complete.  I just found the more complete painting when getting the link for this blog post.  Google was holding back on me!  But I felt pretty sure there was more to the painting.

That's OK, I still love Google. Do you realize how much I am learning and getting to discover with just a little search? I'm amazed every time I type in a search.

One thing that excited me about this painting was a little experiment, no wait, it was three experiments that I was recording while working on it.  I can't tell you what I did because it is in my new class but it was one of those things that gets you all jittery inside and hopping mentally and physically with inspiration to apply the lesson learned to other projects. 
The only thing that calmed me down was hearing from one of my "cheerleaders" who told me how excited she was about the new class and anxious for it to start.  But when she said, "I need direction, a daily teacher, fresh air..." I jumped. "A daily teacher"! That is exactly what I want to be with this class. There on your screen daily with little bits of art, inspiration, tips, experiments, and all that.  ♥

Bulgaria is done

I'm still working on postcards. I'm not all that crazy about this one but there were some really good lessons in it for A Diary of Faces.


Off to Africa now. I didn't have much luck with West Africa but found a wonderful artist from South Africa.  


I also want to say thank you to all my students taking advantage of the student discount on my new class.  If you didn't get your message, check your spam folder. 
♥

A Diary of Faces

A DIARY OF FACES

A video and audio workshop recorded diary style.

This class is about keeping an art diary for the painting and study of many different faces.  But wait! It’s more than face painting. 

Inspiration for this class

I have a vision for this class.  I want to share the study of painting faces in a slow methodical and organic way by inviting you into my studio most weekdays for 18 weeks to follow along with me or to just be inspired to go forward with your artful journey.


I have had this vision on my mind for just about a year now. But the inspiration that has pushed me forward is my Postcard Journal that I started earlier this year. This journal became my Diary of Faces and I will be continuing it as my part of this class. If you haven’t seen it, visit my blog page, “Postcard Challenge 2012”.


My vision for you:

• Daily inspiration and motivation to paint beautiful faces
• Many tips and techniques shared
• Study feelings and emotions in faces
• Learn to enjoy sketching faces
• Lessons in painting hands and hats and hair and backgrounds
• Learning to slow down and enjoy the process
• Record lessons learned in your Diary of Faces
• Research to help you discover art that has meaning to you
• Study a bit of art history
• Discovery of “your style”
• Practice
• Interact with other students
• Support and encouragement
• Learn from trying new products and techniques. 
• Being brave with experimentation.
• Both you and I working toward improvement
• Learning from our mistakes
• Enjoying an art journey with me
• Sharing ah ha moments
• And in between moments too
• Creative growth (feeling it and seeing it)


More Specifically:
We will search the internet to discover works of art by painters from over a hundred years ago. We will learn to scrutinize their technique while trying to replicate the work in an art diary. You will be amazed as your diary grows with all the different faces. In addition to painting in the diary, I’m sure we will be inspired to splash paint on a canvas or two or more.


After the first several weeks, (already recorded) the class will progress organically in real-time, meaning daily segments will be produced and shared as they happen in my studio.  Also meaning, I will respond to student participation with videos and audio recordings as needed.


This class will be what ever you want to make of it.  I hope you want to join in the daily art conversation; however, if you just want to watch and listen I guarantee you will be inspired and anxious to come each day to see what is new.


Supplies will be what we have in our studios plus an old book to paint your Diary of Faces in.  Of course I will share what products I use but you are encouraged to use what you have and add to your supplies as you wish.  I mostly use Golden mediums and paints because that is what I have. 



What you get in this e-course

Specifically:
I will be posting most weekdays for 4 months (18 weeks).  Post will be in the form of video, audio, PDFs, photos and or narrative. Posts will be informative and inspiring. 


In addition to my posts, there will be a place to communicate with me as well as other students. There will be a gallery for you to post your works of art in and receive support and encouragement from all of us.


Class will be presented in a private “group” at All Norahs Art, my Ning network.


Please note:  Due to the diary nature of the class, time will not permit me to give the in-depth critiques that I offer in my other e-courses. Never fear though, because I will be right there to answer your questions in a timely manner.


Who this e-course is for 

Whether you are a beginner, an accomplished artist or crafter, or somewhere in between, this e-course is for anyone who is looking for creative growth.


More specifically:

• Anyone who occasionally needs extra motivation
• Anyone looking for inspiration
• Anyone who knows those little shoulder demons that whisper discouragement in our ear 
• Anyone who is mesmerized with faces
• Anyone who needs to have a paint brush in their hand
• Anyone.

Please Note: 
Due to the diary nature of this class, registration will be closed when the class starts and there will be an end date to this session. However, students will have unlimited access after the end date. You are encouraged to receive this vision at the pace you are comfortable with.


Class Dates

• Registration:  Now Open
• Registration Ends:  July 8th
• Class Starts:  July 9th
• Cass Ends:  November 9th



CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Class is 18 weeks and costs is $99.00

!!!!!    BUT WAIT    !!!!!

Go to your classroom for a 10% Student Discount!
If you are already a student in any and all of my classes

THE ONLY WAY YOU WILL GET THIS DISCOUNT IS BY REGISTERING THROUGH YOUR CLASSROOM


All sales are final. There is no refund period.  Thank you.

After you have paid for the class 

• You will receive a confirmation email from me with additional information about the class.
• The classroom will not be open for you to enter until July 8th.
• On July 8th you will receive a Ning generated invitation to the private group, A Diary of Faces.
• You will enter the classroom the first time through the link in the email invitation.

One more thing, if you are not already a member of my Ning network, you should go here and sign up.


FAQ’S
Q:  Will you be offering this class again? 
A:  No this is the ONLY time I will be offering this session. 


Q:  I really want to sign up but I will be on summer vacation. Will the class group be open after the class end date?
A:  The class “end date” is when I stop adding content.  You will be able to continue at your own pace indefinitely after the end date.


Q:  What do you mean by “organic“?
A:  By organic, I mean the class content will evolve and grow with time. The content will be produced and presented following real-time progress with my Diary of Faces.


Q:  What do you mean by “diary style?
A:  Diary style means I will be adding daily content in small segments consisting of the progress I create during my morning art period.  In addition, diary style means we will use a diary or journal in the form of an old book to record our face lessons with pen and paint.  


Q:  Is this class like your other classes?
A:  No, not really.  All of my other classes were filmed and ready before the class was offered.  The content was known to me before the class opened.   Also, this is the first class offered with a registration end date.


Q:  Do I have to be at my computer at a certain time each day?
A:  Actually, I will have to be at the computer every day; however, you can pace yourself and go as fast or slow as you like.  You can come and go and watch the videos as many times as you need, meaning you don’t have to be anywhere at any given time to make it to the class. 


Q: Will the class include PDFs? 
A:  Yes! Some of the class content will be offered in the form of 
PDFs. You may save and print them to keep as references.


Q:  Will you offer a DVD of this class?
A:  No, that is not in my plans at the moment.


Q:  Can I download your videos.
A:  No


Q:  Should I be nervous? Are you nervous? 
A: You should not be nervous?  Me on the other hand…..yes I’m nervous about the “organic” “diary style” part of the class. Those little shoulder demons are whispering stuff about that. But my excitement about the class  definitely is bigger than my nerves. As I push to do something new and exciting, I push the demons aside.  I am anxious and can’t wait!

I’m thrilled to be offering this e-course, excited to meet new artist and anxious to renew friendships with those who have taken my other e-courses.


If you still have questions: email me at sktomlinson@gmail.com.

Never Mind this

I'm just working on my class, A Diary of Faces.

....coming soon.....