Art Unraveled 2013!!!

OH MY!! Only a week away before I pack up the car and head over to Phoenix for Art Unraveled!! I am so very excited to be working closely with all those that have signed up for my workshops. These are new workshops that include all the more in depth drawing and painting techniques that we never have quite enough time to explore in other workshops I've taught. The last few spots are filling fast, so hurry and sign up before the classes are full!

The two I am offering for the first time is:

"Creative Values" ~ Monday, Aug 5th, 9am-4:30pm
http://artunraveled.com/ARTU13/Workshops/CreativeValues.htm

Over the years I have had the privilege of witnessing many individuals learn to draw for the first time as their eyes opened to a new way of seeing the world around them. After these classes, I have found myself wanting to take my students beyond the contours of their newly found sight, and into seeing values and three-dimensional form. Creating convincing values and textures has always been my favorite aspect of the drawing process. Lets spend the day together as I share with you all the “shading” skills I have learned over the years. This class is for those who have never been introduced to these skills and techniques, as well as those who wish to further their own drawing techniques.

In this class we will explore in-depth a variety of pencil and pen techniques for applying value to our drawings, thus increasing the illusion of three-dimensional form. Some of these modeling techniques include expressive line qualities, value relationships with the use of continuous tone, hatching, cross-hatching, and a combination of these different techniques. 

These are samples of some of the techniques that I will teach in the day long workshop. 

"A Visual Journey" ~ Tuesday, Aug 6th, 9am-4:30pm
http://artunraveled.com/ARTU13/Workshops/AVisualJourney.htm

What is the point of drawing while you travel? Gosh, that is easy. So that one can truly see that which is around you. Drawing forces one to slow down and to really look at and appreciate the world. Drawing connects you to the places you visit; it creates a very intimate bond. Sure, it would be so much easier to take a snap shot and keep moving — you’d sure get to see a lot more that way! But the memory would be just that, fleeting. This is not true when you have taken the time to draw the places you’ve visited. When I look back through my visual journals, I recall the sounds, the smells, the feel of the breeze or the heat of the sun… I recall everything about those moments. When we draw something, we create a relationship with it.

In this class you will learn useful drawing and page layout techniques that will inspire you to capture the world around you with your own vision. After completing the ink/pencil sketches, we will focus on some basic color theory with watercolors. Finally we will spend the afternoon learning in depth my unique illustrative style of applying watercolors and colored pencil to your visual journals.

This is the same style of drawing and sketching I used in my journals which were published in Danny Gregory's latest book, " An Illustrated Journey: Inspiration from the private art journals of traveling artists, illustrators and designers."

If you already have a copy of "An Illustrated Journey", bring it with you! I would be happy to sign it for you! :)

Also, see the online interview with Danny and I here:
http://dannygregory.wordpress.com/2013/03/23/a-conversation-with-lisa-cheney-jorgensen-from-an-illustrated-journey/


Looking forward to see you in Pheonix next week, and hope to see you in one of these awesome workshops!!

Art Unraveled 2012 ~ Phoenix AZ

I can't believe how quickly life flies by!! In one week I will be traveling to AZ to teach at Art Unraveled. I am so excited to meet new kindred spirits and give hugs to those that have already touched my life. 

I will be participating in the Saturday Market Day with lots of personal work for sale, then kicking my heals up with a lot of the other instructors in a mad art making contest that evening! 

I am looking forward to Saturday's fun, however the following 3 days are what moves my soul and gets me excited. Three full days of sharing, teaching, connecting, and watching newly aquatinted  friends learn and grow as artists. Yes, this is were my bliss comes from. My natural high. 

Below are the three fantastic workshops I am teaching this year. Even though my Learning to See class is bursting at the seams, I may have a little room to squeeze a few more in... Transferring Memories is also almost full, but has room for a few more. The Savage Mirror will be an intimate class, but has been potent and life changing for past students. It truly is one of my favorite classes to teach.  

Transferring Memories : Sunday

In this workshop we will learn over a dozen different techniques on how to transfer images and text directly into a handmade origami memory book!

Learning to See : Monday

Learning to draw isn't about learning how to use a pencil (we all know how to hold a pencil), it is about learning to see the world around you. I'll be teaching my visual journaling style + shading values techniques with a pencil that will bring depth and dimension to all your journal pages.

The Savage Mirror : Tuesday

 He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. ~ Lua Tzu

Lets spend a day getting to know ourselves, seeing ourselves for who we truly are or where we really want to be. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of having to draw a portrait, we will get around that!! I promise. We come to the mirror to express what is in our hearts, through the use of guided exercises, collage, expressive drawing, painting, and writing. The savage mirror reflects those traits and dreams that the human eye cannot see but are nonetheless obvious when revealed.

If you have any questions about my workshops please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear from you!!

Art Unraveled ~ Phoenix 2012

I just returned from a quick trip to Phoenix where I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with Linda Young, the coordinating genius behind Art Unraveled. She was so kind to give me a tour of the resort where all the magic happens and to answer all my many questions.

I am thrilled to announce that I'll be teaching three of my favorite workshops at Art Unraveled in Phoenix this coming summer.

Transferring Memories : Sunday

In this workshop we will learn over a dozen different techniques on how to transfer images and text directly into a handmade origami memory book!

Learning to See : Monday

Learning to draw isn't about learning how to use a pencil (we all know how to hold a pencil), it is about learning to see the world around you. I'll be teaching my visual journaling style + shading values techniques with a pencil that will bring depth and dimension to all your journal pages.

The Savage Mirror : Tuesday

 He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened. ~ Lua Tzu

Lets spend a day getting to know ourselves, seeing ourselves for who we truly are or where we really want to be. Don’t be intimidated by the thought of having to draw a portrait, we will get around that!! I promise. We come to the mirror to express what is in our hearts, through the use of guided exercises, collage, expressive drawing, painting, and writing. The savage mirror reflects those traits and dreams that the human eye cannot see but are nonetheless obvious when revealed.

If you have any questions about my workshops please feel free to contact me. I would love to hear from you!!