You still have plenty of time to create your own cards and calendars for gifts.

              Just a little encouragement for you , it is not too late to make your own cards and calendars to use for gifts .
               Thanksgiving is not even here yet and I can already see the stores are getting geared up and ready, and one even having Black Friday sales .Whats up with that ? The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is even being lit a week earlier this year . What ?
              I love Thanksgiving and we all have so much to be thankful for, so for one I am slowing down and trying to Be Still for a time each day and reflect on the meaning of both Thanksgiving and Christmas before doing all the day to day things that need to be done before our celebrations .

I do want to share some encouragement for those of you who have artwork and want to make gifts for Christmas this year , you  still have plenty of time . Here is what you need good photos of your artwork . You need a minimum  of 13 pics for a calendar but of course the more you can choose from the more fun it is . You can make your own calendars , cards and so much more today with sites like Moo.com , Shutterfly , Cafe Press and Zazzle.  Here are a few pics to get some ideas.

This is a wonderful desk calendar I ordered for this year from Shutterfly that comes with a cute little wooden easel .

Here is my traditional desk calendar that I also make from Shutterfly ( no Shutterfly has no idea I am recommending them . I am just passing along products I love.

I have also made lots of note cards from Shutterfly to use through out the year . Here are some I made from Moo.com . They are a smaller size that the ones I make from Shutterfly but I do love them .

I do hope you will go through your own art work and make some of your own gifts this year . You still have plenty of time and if you don't have art work ready for this year start in January and by next Fall you will be ready to go .
      I have spent my morning with The Lord and now I am headed to my easel . You have a wonderful day and I will talk with you again soon. Of course if I can help you in any way please don't hesitate to contact me.

News for November and posted Tenants Harbor Workshop for 2019

Hi , here we are in November already, time is flying by as I continue to travel, teach, paint and fill sketchbooks. You all remember " Keep your brush wet and your sketchbook by your side" right ? Lol!
 
  I just posted my Tenants Harbor Workshop 2019 on my website Dianegklock.com We have had a blast the last two years in this class and would love to have you join us.

I have been spending a lot of my time studying values,  everyones favorite thing , right ? Lol ! and doing a divided 1/4 sheet during my practice time before attempting a full 1/4 sheet painting to get my juices flowing.

I got hooked on doing these during a recent workshop, Who knew I would develop a love for Windsor Newton Paynes Gray. Those who know me know I never liked that color before but it is fabulous for value sketches along with Holbein TitaniumWhite or gouache.

Here are a few of my sample quick studies to get warmed up . I don't spend more than an hour of the whole sheet and work on them all at the same time , letting things dry and moving on to the next.
Remember to set your timer .   Till next time " Keep your brush wet and your sketchbook by your side and keep practicing as practice will improve your work .