Thank you so much for attending Season's Greetings: Create Watercolor Holiday Cards. I believe that art is a way to clear our minds of all the daily clutter and hopefully you were able to clear some of that clutter away today. Here are a few things to look at to explore what we did today and some other information.

Please fill out the feedback form on your Profile page in the My Class Notes section. The link to Give Feedback is beside each class you have completed. Please use the feedback form to let me know about today’s class or any art related topic you would like to learn.

I hope to see you again very soon. Create! -Deana

Ps. I have attached a picture of the finished art pieces

If you are interested in taking this class again, here is the link:

Season's Greetings: Create Watercolor Holiday Cards*

Scroll to the bottom of this page to see other art classes that I teach on Get Set Up

Here is the link to the home page of Get Set Up

Here is my guide page on Get Set Up

A Link to a quick demo of today’s artwork on You Tube.

Please reach out to customer service if you are having any issues with the video. (This demo was created just for our learners in today’s class. Please do not share this link. Thank you.)

Round Ornament

Candles

Bonus Video

Snowman

Key Takeaways

· Fundamental watercolor painting techniques, including brushwork and color blending

How to craft personalized, hand-painted cards that embody the spirit of the season
Create unique and heartfelt holiday cards to share with friends and family

***If you are just starting your watercolor journey, these are the products I would suggest:

Paint: 24 Color Watercolor Paint Value Pack by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™

Paper: (140lbs or 300g)

Canson Watercolor Pad (Cold pressed, 140 lb) at Michaels

Canson Watercolor Paper (cold pressed, 140 lb ) on Amazon Prime

The Watercolor Paper from 5 Below

Brushes: Here is a link to the Artsmith watercolor brushes that I just started using and that I really like. (They are cheaper at JoAnn’s but you have to pick them up from the store.

Links to products I like to use or have used that are good products:

Here is a link to the pens I recommend to draw with. (on Amazon)

24 Color Watercolor Paint Value Pack by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™

36 Color Watercolor Pan Set by Artist's Loft™ Necessities at Michael’s

Canson Watercolor Pad (Cold pressed, 140 lb) at Michaels

Canson Watercolor Paper (cold pressed, 140 lb ) on Amazon Prime

Farber Castelle Kneaded Eraser on Amazon Prime

Here is a link to the Artsmith watercolor brushes that I just started using and that I really like. (They are cheaper at JoAnn’s but you have to pick them up from the store.

Good watercolor brush set on Amazon Prime

Paint Palette on Amazon Prime

Also check out the art supplies at 5 Below. They have good watercolor paper!

Links to research, articles and organizations that promote the benefits of art

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

Why You Should Make Art Even If You Are Bad At It

Why Making Art Is Good For You

Come and join me on the Get Set Up Club. This is a great place to ask questions, post pictures and to see what other artistic minds are doing on Get Set Up.