Welcome to the YouTube Gazette - Issue 2023/22
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Join us on YouTube at 5:30 Central time for a PREMIERE event | |
Get ready! We challenge you to complete ALL 8 Flower Portraits that will be released over the next eight weeks right here on YouTube Premieres! We are calling this series #CookingUpArtWithGinger
Renowned professional artist Ginger Cook shares her extensive knowledge in our latest YouTube tutorial, where she demonstrates the process of painting 'A Touch of Blue - Painting a Daisy with Artistic License and Raindrops' using acrylic paints. Ginger, a master of this medium, provides detailed guidance and presents the steps in an easy-to-follow manner, ensuring that both beginners and experienced artists will find this tutorial invaluable.
In this premier video, Ginger works on an 8x8 canvas, which is the ideal size for the subject at hand. The tutorial comprehensively covers every aspect of painting this vibrant flower, starting from the initial sketching and concluding with the final brush strokes. Ginger emphasizes the significance of understanding the flower's structure, color theory, and the interplay of light and shadow to achieve depth and realism in your artwork. Additionally, she generously shares valuable tips and tricks for working with acrylics, including color blending, creating textures, and maintaining the paint's freshness. By engaging with this tutorial, you not only gain technical expertise but also delve deeper into the versatile world of acrylic painting, all under the expert guidance of a true professional. So gather your brushes, canvas, and paints as we embark on an exploration of captivating beauty together!
Join us for the premiere here at 5:30 Central - https://youtu.be/TAEwK0r5BYU
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Cup and Daisies
Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in the captivating world of acrylic painting with Ginger's "Cup and Daisies" tutorial. In this vibrant masterpiece, Ginger will guide you step by step to create a stunning backdrop that bursts with life. With her expert techniques, you'll effortlessly blend an array of vibrant colors, forming captivating ovals that dance across the canvas, setting the stage for the star of the show – cheerful daisies.
Discover the secrets of creating lifelike petals and capturing their delicate details, as Ginger's warm instruction makes the process a joyous journey. Let your imagination bloom as you learn to infuse your artwork with energy and vitality, turning a blank canvas into a dazzling display of artistry.
Unlock the power to create breathtaking acrylic masterpieces that will leave you and your audience in awe.
Painted on a 8x10 canvas, this 2-Cookie lesson is available for free on YouTube.
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Chrysanthemums
by Emil Carlsen
Unleash your inner artist with Ginger's mesmerizing acrylic painting tutorial! Dive into the captivating world of Emil Carlsen's "Chrysanthemums" as Ginger guides you step-by-step in recreating this timeless masterpiece. Watch as vibrant colors come to life, bringing a shimmering vase and a breathtaking bouquet of stunning flowers right onto your canvas.
With Ginger's expert tips and techniques, you'll learn how to capture the delicate essence of each petal, creating a truly mesmerizing work of art. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this tutorial will ignite your creativity and leave you with a masterpiece that will astound and inspire. Join Ginger today and unlock the secrets to painting the beauty of nature with acrylics!
It is an 9x12 3-Cookie tutorial for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
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Do you remember this tutorial? |
Cast Iron Teapot and Cup - Emil Carlsen
Unlock the secrets of mesmerizing acrylic painting with Ginger and Emil Carlsen's captivating tutorial, "Cast Iron Teapot and Cup." Immerse yourself in a world of earth tones and timeless elegance as you embark on a journey inspired by the Old Masters. Discover the artistry behind creating lifelike textures, delicate shadows, and rich, nuanced tones that bring this classic still life to life on your canvas. Ginger's expert guidance combined with Emil Carlsen's revered techniques will empower you to unlock your artistic potential and create a masterpiece that exudes the charm of a bygone era. Unleash your creativity and embark on a transformative artistic adventure with "Cast Iron Teapot and Cup," where artistry and beauty intertwine seamlessly.
Join Ginger for this 9x12 3-Cookie tutorial for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
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What's the Latest and Upcoming Tutorials - Soon | |
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Aunt Martha's Cabin
Discover the enchantment of "Aunt Martha's Cabin" with Ginger's captivating acrylic painting tutorial. Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant flowers surrounding a breezy porch as you learn to bring this charming scene to life on canvas.
Unleash your creativity and let the colors dance under your brush, creating a masterpiece that captures the essence of tranquility and natural beauty. Join Ginger on this artistic journey and unlock the secrets of acrylic painting, transforming your visions into captivating works of art. Embrace the joy of painting and let "Aunt Martha's Cabin" be your inspiration!
This 12x16 Box of Cookies tutorial will be for our Red, Pink, Blue, and Purple Members.
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Emporium Flower Shop
Welcome to our upcoming painting tutorial, "Emporium Flower Shop" - a journey through the dynamic, soulful, and whimsical avenues of artistic expression. In this session, we'll breathe life into an enchanting world where nature meets urbanity, where human warmth blends with the vibrancy of floral beauty. Picture a bustling flower shop, nestled in a romantic street scene, brimming with a riot of colors from a myriad of blooming flowers. The scene is alive with the gentle thrum of people, each absorbed in their unique narratives.
Drawing inspiration from romantic riverscapes, the environment we'll be painting overflows with a symphony of colors and textures. This is a rare opportunity to create elaborate artistic environments where quaint cobblestone streets kiss the edges of a serene river, and where the palette of the sunset meets the vibrant hues of flora. We'll capture the ephemeral, quiet moments of nature, juxtaposed against the dynamic rhythm of human life. Every brushstroke will create a lively tableau of radiant petals, shadowed storefronts, and expressive figures, each element as integral to the overall composition as the next. Be prepared to lose yourself in this riot of colors and emotions, and emerge with a masterpiece that reflects the beauty and vivacity of life.
This 18x24 Box of Cookie tutorial will be for our Purple Members.
(the video will be available shortly)
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Shout Out to Shirley Dake | |
Shirley took advantage of Personal Art Coaching before getting too far into the painting. You can send your paintings in at any time during the painting process for a "check up" from the Queen of Color. | | |
This is Shirley's final painting that came out beautifully. She sent in her progress several times during the painting process to get a little coaching along the way. Don't under-estimate the power of having a Personal Art Coach on your side. | | |
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"Thank you, Ginger, for the kind words! It really means a lot coming from you. When I first joined the academy, I was scared to send for PAC. I kept thinking you were going to say, Shirley, this art thing is not for you. But you are so kind and so encouraging."
Thank you!
Art Hugs
Shirley
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ATTENTION ALL PURPLE MEMBERS
June 7th is fast approaching!
Are your blocks painted?
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Karen Little Scholarship Fund
Second Quarter END IN 2-DAYS!
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Last Month of the Quarter!
Time for this quarter's drawing is running out...
Hey there! For every generous $25 donation you make between March 1st and May 31st, you'll get a "ticket" in the bowl. It's our little way of saying thank you!
At the end of the quarter, we'll gather up all those donations and give each $25 donor their very own ticket number. The excitement builds!
Then, join us for a live YouTube show where we'll do the drawing. The lucky first person picked gets to choose their favorite painting from the available options for the quarter. Keep in mind, even if you have multiple tickets, you can only win one painting per quarter. Ready to donate? Just use the links below, or find them on our homepage at AcrylicPaintingWithGingerCook.com. Thank you, and Happy donating!
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The Current Paintings Offered in the Second Quarter | |
Donation Links for Our Online Art Academy | | |
For those that have made donations in the past, we really do appreciate it very, very much. It has made the world of difference to numerous students and helped them with more than their artwork.
Please feel free to use the two links above to make donations and this year, we will be having a drawing for a Ginger Cook original painting at the end of each quarter. We "pull" a ticket from a bowl, and the lucky winner has a pick from 4 paintings.
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We will have 3 drawings each quarter and for each $25 you donate during the quarter, you will have a ticket in the "bowl". The more you donate, the more tickets you will have in the bowl.
Our quarters are:
- December 1 to February 28
- March 1 to May 31
- June 1 to August 31
- September 1 to November 31
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If you have any questions, please reach out to us through our Contact Us form and we'll be happy to help. | |
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Are you facing challenges with your artwork? Are you looking for personalized help and advice? You can find help a lot faster with Personal Art Coaching, so this is something that you will want to keep in mind as you navigate your way through the jungle of art. We are also working on a new product that might be of interest to you in the future.
Please use Contact Us on the new site if you have any questions or if we can help you with the new site.
Thank you, and remember, we are here to help you succeed! Please use the Contact Us form for any questions. Do NOT use Facebook, Messenger, or any other form of communication.
Ginger, Jon, and the Stuffy Staff
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