Learn with Me On Skillshare

I’ve created a variety of unique online courses that are all available exclusively through the Skillshare platform. I would love to have you as a student! These courses are only available through Skillshare.com. If you click on the button beneath the class preview below, you’ll receive a 1 month premium membership to Skillshare when you sign up!

You can also use this link to access all of my Skillshare classes for one month for free! 
Course 01
Intuitive Art Making: Simple Abstract Watercolor and Ink Techniques
If you have ever wanted to explore abstract watercolor but felt overwhelmed by this medium or want to explore the possibilities of watercolor then this is the class for you!

In this class we will be using several intuitive art making exercises that explore the range of ways you can work with watercolor allowing for happy accidents, experimentation, and creative play. ​
Course 02
Basic Colored Pencil Techniques
Explore the richness that can be achieved with colored pencils by learning how to adjust pencil pressure and layering colors to create depth and bold colors in your drawings.

In this class you'll learn:
  • how to control pencil pressure
  • how to layer color values
  • how to create new colors
  • how Elisabeth develops her intuitive abstract compositions 
Course 03
Mixed Media for Beginners: Painting and Embroidery
Have you ever wanted to add some unique details to your paintings but wanted to go beyond the traditional materials often used in mixed media artworks? Then this class is perfect for you! 

In this class we will learn the basics of embroidery and then sew into our paintings. It's a great way to add some dimension, create a strong focal point, and weave in pops of color. No need to know anything about sewing prior to this class as all techniques will be covered in our lessons.​
Course 04
Watercolor for Beginners: Embracing The Bloom
Have you ever been frustrated by those accidental watercolor blooms? Or wished you knew how to control them? Then this class is perfect for you!  

In this class we explore watercolor to paint ratios to work with those accidental watercolor blooms as well as exploring ways we can create them on purpose. Regardless of your watercolor experience, everyone will develop new watercolor skills they can apply to their art practice. 

Course 05
Collage: Techniques To Create Decorative Papers

No need to go out and buy decorative papers for your collage artworks. In this class we'll use several techniques to create our own.

In this class we'll play with bubble wrap, plastic wrap, salt, and shaving cream to create beautiful decorative papers that you'll be able to use in your traditional or digital collage artworks. 

Course 06
​Mark Making: Beyond The Brush

Have you ever found yourself in a creative rut? Or needed a fun creative warm up? 

In this class we'll explore mark making beyond the brush as we experiment and explore what marks we can make with tools we find around our homes such as whisks, screwdrivers, or paperclips. 

Course 07
Create Your Own Sketchbooks For Drawing On The Go

Ever wish that you could have a sketchbook you could take with you to draw anytime, anywhere?  
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In this class we'll learn some basic bookmaking techniques to create small handmade sketchbooks using whatever type of paper you have on hand and recycled cardboard. These sketchbooks are perfect to take with you for drawing on the go.

Course 08
Intuitive Art Making: Art Supply Relay

Join me in this fun, quick class where we'll use a wide range of art materials and time limitations to explore art making and get our creativity flowing. 
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In this class we will be using the idea of an art supply relay to create intuitively during two art exercises that explore one of the ways you can approach art making, mixed media, and creative play. 

Course 09
Illustrative Character Collage

Do you find portraits intimidating? Or are you looking to find your illustrative art style? Let's explore basic collage techniques as we create some fun illustrative collage portraits.
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In this class we will be designing a character from our imagination and creating them using decorative papers you've created or collected. We'll talk about setting up our backgrounds to show off our characters and add mixed media details to bring them to life.

Course 10
Layers of Inspiration: Craft Your Own Mixed Media Collage Sketchbook

Do you struggle with approaching the blank sketchbook page? Have you been wanting to learn how to incorporate collage into your sketchbook practice? Are you curious about how to combine mixed media techniques and materials?
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In this class we will create a beautiful, inspiring collage sketchbook that opens up your creative process and allows you to approach mixed media sketchbooking in a fun, relaxed way. 

Course 11
watercolor Mixed Media Collage Sea Creatures

Have you been wanting to learn how to incorporate mixed media techniques into your watercolor paintings beyond abstract artworks?

In this class we’ll explore three watercolor texture techniques, use those textured papers to create a fun sea creature and its ocean environment, and then apply mixed media techniques to bring our sea creature to life.
Course 12
Acrylic Ink Mixed Media Collage Northern Lights Night Scene
Are you curious about how to capture the magic of the Northern Lights in your artwork? 
Do you enjoy playful art experiments using a variety of techniques and materials?
In this class we’ll explore a creating textured paper, collage, and mixed media techniques to create an artwork that captures the beauty and magic of the northern lights as we create a textured, colorful winter night time scene. 

Course 13
How To Create Through An art Slump

Have you ever found yourself in an art slump? You want to be creative but just can’t think of what to create. You stare at the blank page and your art supplies and want to make art but just can’t. You try to create something but nothing really works into anything worth continuing?
By the end of this class you’ll have a variety of ways to create through an art slump, strategies to keep you coming back to your art table when that place isn’t one that currently brings you joy.