Mixed Media May GIVEAWAY!

What's up, lovelies!! 

Just in case you missed it, I was one of the featured artists on the Mixed Media May blog on May 6th. It was such a great and fun opportunity to share my artwork and my story with other people who appreciate my God given abilities.

To top off the success of this year's Mixed Media May blog celebration, there will be a GIVEAWAY!!! Yes, you heard me right...Be sure to check out which of the artists are participating in this. 

 Just for fun, I created two collages that feature my favorite pieces from each of the participating artists (in no particular order). Needless to say, I am blown away by all of these eclectic styles and techniques! WOW!

 

Now that I've piqued your curiosity, head on over to the Mixed Media May blog, read the interviews, enter the giveaway and most importantly, I hope you enjoy the richly inspiring artwork!!!

You can read all about my creative process ( like my meditation practices, what inspires me, and other motivational bits ) right here.

Did you discover a favorite artist? Which artist's interview resonated with you the most?

Interviewed on Mixed Media May!

Pssst...did you hear about the great news?

I was asked to participate in a blog celebrating mixed-media artists! All I can think of right now is how blessed my life has been. I've been landing some really great and impactfull opportunities as an Artist! I'm gratefully honored to be getting as much exposure as I can.

So thrilled to be a participant, this year! Yayyy!

Cindy Jones Lantier, a personal empowerment coach, is the brains behind the operation of Mixed Media May 2014, an annual blog celebration of mixed media artists. This is the 3rd year that she's featured artists of all skill levels. What an awesome job she's doing over there!!

Each day this month, you can meet a new artist. I'm really looking forward to connecting with these insanely talented people!

You can read about my meditation practices I do before starting a new artwork, what inspires me, and how I create my illustrations.



Be sure to check out my interview and if you would be so kind, please leave me a comment on the Mixed Media May blog so I can reply back to you.

Here's the direct link: http://bit.ly/MMAInterviewsMarticeSmith2

Thank you!
I hope you enjoy all of the eclectic artwork from the artists ;)

Peace

NEW E-Book Intricate Paper Stencils, PART 1

Hello lovely friends and WELCOME to the newbies, who have just joined us!! Thank you for connecting with me, via my blog, Facebook and other places you've found me. I appreciate YOU ;)


Some of you may have already heard...
I'm so excited to announce that my second article will be published on the Create Mixed Media website, very soon!!

As a special gift to my newsletter subscribers, I want share my brand new, *free* e-book: Intricate Paper Stencils, PART 1

Inside, I will show you a creative exploration of:
• 10 designs to help you create your own collection of beautifully crafted stencils
• how to use phone book paper + a variety of other papers (gelatin prints / pre-designed papers)
• creating fluid, organic shapes and bold, geometric lines  


If you're like me, it's hard to throw away small paper bits and pieces! I like to save and tuck them away in a storage container so that I can use them in a future collage or some background textures for my illustrations.

Grab your copy! Subscribe here and remember that the e-book will be available as soon as my article + tutorial publishes on the Create Mixed Media Art website.

>> SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, May 4th! <<

Thanks again!

Talk soon,

Spring and Culture Inspiration

Hello my friends of creative genius!

Lately, I've been spending a couple of my afternoons preparing for my next article + tutorial for the Mixed Media Art website.

With Spring finally here, I've been mesmerized by the simple beauty of:

new flower blossoms...
the soft, creamy pastel colors from a magnolia bloom...

the florescent bursts of sunshine yellow daffodils...
waking up every morning to the hypnotic chirping of a mama cardinal (her nest is right outside my window)...

peeling paint and stained glass windows on historic architecture...

the gentle blow of a wind current, making the hem of my skirt dance...
sudden and unexpected rain storms...rain splashing against my face; my eyelashes collecting small droplets...
Oh! How could I ever forget the sky?! *sigh* words can not serve justice to this sight...

* * So much beauty to behold! I count it a blessing to be able to witness the absolute magnificence of Jesus. * *

As you can imagine, all of these things and more, have given me a load of inspiration to unleash in my upcoming projects.

For my next article + tutorial, I'll be showing you how to create these super easy Intricate Paper Stencils using, guess what? Phone book paper! Yes, that's right, my friend! Super easy AND super cheap ;)

When this article + tutorial gets published, I will provide a free, downloadable guide for 10+ patterns, just to help get you started.

Don't want to miss this tutorial? Well, go ahead and subscribe to this blog via my Bloglovin' badge  OR 'Like' my Facebook art page. (Both can be found in the column, to the right)

You won't believe just how simple it is to create these patterns!

Look for this article + tutorial "Intricate Paper Stencils: PART 1" to be published on: 

Sunday, May 4th, 2014

Where are some places you like to visit and explore to find interesting shapes, colors, patterns, or textures? Leave a comment below!

The Artists for Life Project ~ INVITATION

Hello friends! Today is the big day!

The Artists For Life Project's Reception is this evening. The artwork in this show has been created by some of Kansas City's best artists. 

Please check out the website to read our mission: http://www.artistsforlifeproject.com

We invite you and your friends and family to this event. Handgun violence effects us all. It's a universal problem. An epidemic that needs a solution. Prevention is paramount. Let us all work together to keep one another safe. 

Please let us know if you're coming by joining our Facebook Event Page: http://www.bit.ly/TheArtistsForLifeProject2014

PUBLIC Invitation

Location: Stacy Artis Event Space 3016 Cherry St. Kansas City, Missouri 64108

My first PUBLISHED article!

Happy SPRING, my friends! 

I am so over-the-moon excited right now because my very first article has been PUBLISHED on the Creating Mixed Media Art website, today!

This marks a very important milestone in my career as a professional artist. One of my goals this year was to take my writing up a notch, from 'hobby' to 'serious' status. I'll be writing articles and spreading inspiration once a month, with a great group of art enthusiasts and supporters, like you.


The topic of my article + tutorial is:

"Urban Flair: How to Create Your Own 

Handmade Graffiti Sketchbook"

Read the entire article, here

Leave a comment while you're there! Please don't forget to 'Like' & Share ;) Thank you!

Be sure to sign-up for my updates! Receive my free Uneek Art Newsletter, here. You wouldn't want to miss when these articles go LIVE!

Enjoy the article and tutorial! If you decide to make your own graffiti sketchbook, share your link, below. I'd love to see it.