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Creativebug brings you the latest in art and craft education, and works with renowned artists to do so. Sign up for Creativebug with your library card and you'll enjoy unlimited free access to thousands of online art and craft classes taught by expert instructors. Watch their classes anytime, anywhere. Since classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Acrylic paint is a versitile, accessible medium that can be as simple or complex as you'd like it to be.In this multi-chapter class, join Plaid Content Creator Jessie Jennings as she teaches you four easy painting techniques that will ignite your imagination and give you a solid foundation for future paintings. Learn detailing and layering,ombre and masking, doodle painting, and abstract brushstrokes. Whether you are brand-new to acrylics or are looking...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Feeling artistic but intimidated because you don't think you can draw? Molly shares her process of creating a piece of art based on found imagery. She covers where to source material as well as how to group and gather elements into a painting. The final image is translated through your own hand - with all the artistic charm and none of the self-doubt that too often creeps into creating art.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Jumpstart your artistic practice with six weeks of creativity exercises taught by Lisa Congdon. Using a variety of Lisa's favorite art supplies and tried-and-true processes, learn how to use Microns, oil sticks, paints and collage to take a fresh look at shape, line and color. These exercises allow you to "get loose" and enjoy the process without overthinking the outcome. You'll also learn how to work with color, use collage to respond to your in-progress...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Believe it or not, your paintbrushes and tools can serve you well for years as long as you clean and care for them properly. In this quick class, Lisa Solomon demonstrates how to clean your tools like a pro. You will learn how to scrape your palette clean, and how to thoroughly clean and care for your brushes between uses.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Learn how to paint a new flower every day with help from acclaimed watercolor artist, Yao Cheng. Known for her flowing, elegant style, Yao shares her technique for capturing the feeling of flowers rather than trying to paint them realistically. In each part of this 31-day challenge, she explores the ideal brush strokes needed to paint the petals and leaves of popular flowers like dahlias, poppies, peonies and hydrangeas. Through these daily lessons,...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Since Jennifer Mercede and Pam Garrison are in the studio filming a 30 day Collaborative Art class, we thought we'd put their skills to the test by setting a timer. When the two minutes are up, they must switch canvases, and arty mayhem ensues. This video originally appeared live January 21, 2019.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Join artist and illustrator Carolyn Gavin for a month of exploring color. Using both gouache and watercolor, Carolyn will demonstrate how she works from reference and imagination to create her paintings. She begins the daily challenge with her signature florals, then works through the month using fruits, veggies, and household objects as subjects. You'll experiment with shape and color and learn how to let inspiration guide you along your painting...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Art journaler Mou Saha demonstrates how to use watercolor paint and permanant inks to make a lovely illustrated spread. This video originally appeared live July 25, 2019.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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Guest artist Lisa Solomon demonstrates acrylic paint pouring using Liquitex pouring medium and a silicone additive. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on May 1, 2018. Materials used are: Liquitex Pouring Medium; 8" x 8" wooden panels; dimethicone (Lisa uses OGX Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum); acrylic paint
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Illustrator August Wren joins Courtney to create a gouache painting in honor of Chinese New Year. This video originally appeared on Facebook Live on February 15, 2018.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Learn how to translate photos into gestural paintings that capture the memory of the moment better than a photograph. Painter, Fullbright fellow and world traveler, Missy Dunaway, will walk you through her process of painting with acrylic inks in Moleskine journals. In this class, she uses an impressionistic approach to create a daylight landscape, adding shadowy details for interest. You'll learn how to create your very own original painting in layers,...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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You don't have to be a drawing or painting expert to create a beautiful watercolor pet portrait. Artist and illustrator, Christine Aria, shares her fail-proof technique for painting furry friends. Learn how to select a photo of your pet that will translate into a successful final painting, and then transfer the image to your paper to create a framework for painting. Christine shares copious tips for creating a custom palette and painting realistic...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Kristy Rice demonstrates her signature technique of combining real flowers with watercolor to create gorgeous temporary pictures. This video originally appeared live August 15, 2019.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Even experienced artistsneed help getting into the creative flow sometimes. Drawing from her own practice as an artist and printmaker, Risa Iwasaki Culbertson designed this daily series to encourage artistic exploration by employing a playful, multimedia approach. With exuberance and irreverent style, Risa leads you through sets of three artistic mediums - illustration, paper, and paint - applied to ten perspective-shifting topics and prompts. No...
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Learn how to transform painted cotton fabric into bold, abstract wall dГ©cor. Using expressive brush strokes in a color palette of your choice, Courtney Cerruti shows you how to paint abstractly on fabric, then "frame" your painted fabric in embroidery hoops. The finished pieces are lightweight and super easy to hang - perfect for sprucing up a bedroom or making any space your own.
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Creativebug.com
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 online resource (1 video file): color, sound
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English
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Get a firm foundation in acrylic painting with this fun three-part series taught by artist and professor Lisa Solomon. Lisa covers the basics of Acrylic Painting for Beginners, from learning about different tools and brushstrokes to creating your very own masterpiece. This class is chock-full of information, so grab your paints and get ready for an engaging journey in Acrylics 101.
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