Today I’m talking to acrylic artist Anna Bartlett about all things acrylic paints, art studios, paint parties and how to make the easiest sketch books ever. Anna is an artist from Queensland, Australia and the owner of Shiny Happy Art. We met through Instagram and instantly connected over our shared love of bright colors and happy art.
Anna shares her journey of transitioning from an accountant to art studio owner and how she positions her business as a premium service. For anyone who struggles with charging enough to run a profitable business, Anna’s thought process just might convince you to start charging what you’re worth.
Anna is a presenter at our online summer workshop, Draw, Paint, Make. To learn more, click the link in the show notes down below.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Anna started her own art business and evolved it into a successful career
– How Anna uses positivity and The Law of Attraction to help shape her business to what it is today
– The importance of choosing whether to become a premium product
– The benefits of using good quality acrylic paints with your students
– What strategies Anna uses with her scrapbooks and notebooks
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Today I’m talking to acrylic artist Anna Bartlett about all things acrylic paints, art studios, paint parties and how to make the easiest sketch books ever. Anna is an artist from Queensland, Australia and the owner of Shiny Happy Art. We met through Instagram and instantly connected over our shared love of bright colors and happy art.
Anna shares her journey of transitioning from an accountant to art studio owner and how she positions her business as a premium service. For anyone who struggles with charging enough to run a profitable business, Anna’s thought process just might convince you to start charging what you’re worth.
Anna is a presenter at our online summer workshop, Draw, Paint, Make. To learn more, click the link in the show notes down below.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Anna started her own art business and evolved it into a successful career
– How Anna uses positivity and The Law of Attraction to help shape her business to what it is today
– The importance of choosing whether to become a premium product
– The benefits of using good quality acrylic paints with your students
– What strategies Anna uses with her scrapbooks and notebooks
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In the show, Anna shows me the sketchbooks she uses to map out certain projects. While I couldn’t find the same sketchbooks or plastic covers in the United States (I believe they are only available in the UK and Australia), you can make a similar scrapbook.
I was so excited to use this inexpensive type of scrapbook for my own personal use, that I created my own. Simply take 8-10 12″ x 18″ sheets of white sulphite paper and fold in half. Make the crease strong by running a ruler along the fold line. Using a long arm stapler, staple the pieces of paper together at the crease.
Use Gesso to paint the front and back cover. this make the cover strong and feels like a real sketchbook. I’m using my hand-made sketchbook for Anna’s 15 Flowers Acrylic painting class. I already completed the Sunflower and Lily and next up is the Daisy.
These are the acrylic paints Anna loves…
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Save $40 using the code DEEPSPACESPARKLE on the 15 Flowers e-course from 26 April – 30 June 2018
Shiny Happy Art Website
Shiny Happy Art Instagram
Shiny Happy Art YouTube
Golden Acrylic Paint
Crayola Acrylic Paint
Mont Marte Studio Acrylic Paint Set
Painting Party: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Tempera vs. Acrylic Paint
Join Anna and other artists at the Draw, Paint, Make Art Workshop….click for more details Draw Paint Make Online Summer Workshop
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
In the show, Anna shows me the sketchbooks she uses to map out certain projects. While I couldn’t find the same sketchbooks or plastic covers in the United States (I believe they are only available in the UK and Australia), you can make a similar scrapbook.
I was so excited to use this inexpensive type of scrapbook for my own personal use, that I created my own. Simply take 8-10 12″ x 18″ sheets of white sulphite paper and fold in half. Make the crease strong by running a ruler along the fold line. Using a long arm stapler, staple the pieces of paper together at the crease.
Use Gesso to paint the front and back cover. this make the cover strong and feels like a real sketchbook. I’m using my hand-made sketchbook for Anna’s 15 Flowers Acrylic painting class. I already completed the Sunflower and Lily and next up is the Daisy.
These are the acrylic paints Anna loves…
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Save $40 using the code DEEPSPACESPARKLE on the 15 Flowers e-course from 26 April – 30 June 2018
Mont Marte Studio Acrylic Paint Set
Painting Party: Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Join Anna and other artists at the Draw, Paint, Make Art Workshop….click for more details Draw Paint Make Online Summer Workshop
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
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For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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Oh my, what a wonderful podcast! I managed to sign up for her ECOURSE, while I was in a medical waiting room, listened to the podcast driving home from medical appointment and made s new sketchbook when I got home! I sewed it instead if stapling, and put a coat of clear gesso on it! Very inspiring!