A. R. Smith Studios

I just taught my 3rd class in a series of 4 – Fearless Creating: from safe to bold. I have learned a couple of lessons for myself and others, based on my observations.

• art and creativity unfold over time – there is no quick fix, only patient endurance that allows the environment for unfolding
• staying engaged, reaps unexpected rewards
• not knowing the end result, and not controlling the end result is freedom and leads to smiles and confidence
• “I wonder what would happen if….” becomes the precursor to action rather than self-doubt
• a trust-filled environment that is both “bounded and free,” as Parker Palmer would say, is hard to maintain and yet worth the effort to hold that paradox – the pay off of discomfort is creativity that could not have been predicted, planned, or forced.

I have had a few people inquire about materials and supplies to use at home in replicating this experience in their own time so i have included a list below with links to Amazon for purchase if you would like. Most of these materials are also available at your local art/craft store.

Supplies List

• Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Tube 4 oz, 6-Piece Set
• Liquitex Professional Matte Fluid Medium, 8-Ounce
• Scrap papers
  • Canvas sheets, ripped
  • text pages
  • pattern pieces
  • washi tape
• Stencils, various
• Princeton Brush B30-06 No.6 Catalyst Blade, Size – 30
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• Liquitex Professional Light Modeling Paste Medium, 16-oz
• Golden Acrylic Medium Satin Glazing Liquid, 8-Ounce
• Dr Martins Bombay India Ink 1Oz – Set Of 7
• Sanford Prismacolor Watercolor Pencil Set, 24-Pack
• Stabilo All Pencil – 8046 Black
• Pentel Arts Aquash Water Brush Assorted Tips, Pack of 3 (FRHBFMBP3)
• Designing W/Gelatos Colors Kit-
• Printer paper
• scissors
• Montana Acrylic Paint Marker Extra Fine .7mm Black
• Art Advantage Oil and Acrylic Brush Set, 24-Piece

I am part of the Amazon Affliliate Program and have linked to the items I used above. All you have to do is click on the item/pictureof item to be taken to the page.  You do not have to purchase from Amazon. If you do, I received a small percentage of the sale.