Early Morning Thoughts

Lots are happening in my studio this week!

Lots of things happening this week from my studio!

I have a new online class, new art pieces from this class and my Black Friday sale to offer. 

My newest online class; Keepsake memories  

I started creating these beauties back in 2015 and after numerous requests asking how I created them, I have decided to create an online class to show how.  These ornaments make a wonderful addition to any tree, gifts for love ones or to just display all year around.

This class is live and up and ready!  I have listed the class on the sidebar of this page. I am offering $10.00 off sale for this new class. 

This sale will run from; 11-20-23 to 11-25-2023

If you would like more information on this class, click on the image on the sidebar and it will redirect you to Ruzuku.  This is where I hold all of my online classes.

 

New art pieces...

My newest pieces of art, are from my new online class, Keepsake memories.  The images shown above, are the pieces that I will be listing.  I have listed the link below to my website, where I have listed these in my shop.

https://www.nelliescreativetouch.com

 

Black Friday sale....

The last bit of news is that I will be doing my Black Friday sale again.  This sale starts on Wednesday, 11-22,2023 and runs until 11-25-2023.

I will be offering 40% off any of my online classes. 

Please note that my newest online class; Keepsake memories will not be part of this sale.

Newest online class just released...

A sacred place

 

I love creating books that evoke an emotion within me that captures a moment, memories, an event or tells a story.  A piece that craves for you to come back to it again and again just to revisit that memory.

In this class, I will discuss and walk you through the steps on how I created a fabric book cover using old vintage materials. I will then show you how I sewed my pages into the fabric cover and continue with discussing and showing you how I painted and enhanced my pages with papers, paints, inks, words, etc.

 If you are wanting to learn my method of how I do my eco-dyed papers, tissues and fabrics, to visit my Youtube channel. The eco-dyed papers used in this class are from this method.

I have also added a bonus book "sacred stories" to this online class.  I show how I created a different version of this book using the techniques from this class.  I discuss my pages and how I brought them together with the techniques that I created onto them. I do not show you step by step how I painted the pages in this additional bonus book, but I do discuss how and the supplies that I used to create them.

In this class, I will show and discuss with you, different samples that came from using the techniques shown in this class, but how each one has it own unique look to it. That by changing up the size, focal point, themes, colors, etc., that you could continuously create books and each one be unique.

There are over 4 hrs of videos, for this class.

The bezel on the front cover of one of my sample books within this class is not part of this class.  I do teach how to make these types of bezels, in my online class; One of a kind bezels.

If you would like more information on this book, you can click on the link below that will redirect you to my website.  If you are wanting immediate access to your class, upon payment, click on the image listed on the sidebar of this page.  

https://www.nelliescreativetouch.com

Photo dump of newest books

Trying to keep up with all of the social media sites that I list my art on, is somedays a challenge.  I thought that I would do a photo dump of the latest beauties that have come out of my studio. 

If you are wanting to know when I list an art piece for sale, make sure to sign up for my newsletter.  My followers get first notifications of any listings that I list on my website.  You can sign up on my website.  I have listed the link below.

https://www.nelliescreativetouch.com

Newest book...

This book is a reflection of some of my walks in nature. I have either shared words, messages, images or paintings that reflection how I choose to live my life each day. 

I have left different areas blank or with some type of art form on them, to allow you to record your thoughts, visions, dreams, messages, photos, etc onto them. 

This is one of my more heavier books and it such a beauty.  I really had to constrain myself from adding more and filling up the pages. 

I believe that everywhere we go in this world, each step we take, leaves bits and pieces of our fragrance behind.  My books and art pieces are part of this for me. ❤️

Shown below are some of the pages from this book.  To see more, click on the link below to my website;

https://www.nelliescreativetouch.com

 

New online class...

            

                                                                                                                 Soulful moments

My newest online class that I have just released.

Within the layers of my book, are pieces of my journey.  I show and discuss how I am willing to lose and find my voice within the piece.  I show how I work with images and papers, to further enhance my message or story.

In this course, I discuss and show how I work with recycled cardboard, old and vintage papers, inks, paints, pencils and images.  I show how I come into my studio with a mind set of having fun, willing to try and explore different techniques and not worry about the outcome.  How I overcome road blocks, that allow my creativity to keep flowing. How to take pieces of fabrics, papers, paints, words and other elements and bring them together in the form of a book, to reflect my story or message.  

This class has over 2 1/2 hrs of video instruction. 

The class price is, $47.00

You can find this class listed on the sidebar.

I wish you...

Hope

Love

Joy

Peace

Beauty

Moments to remember

 

A sweet beauty that came out of my studio this month.  I created a metal frame that allows you to interchange mini pieces, depending on what your journey, vision, thoughts, etc. are for that moment. ❤️

Early Morning Thoughts...my random wanderings

My newest book from my studio this week. 

I find that it's in the early mornings when the world hasn't fully come alive, where I am free from distractions before the day begins, that new ideas, new possibilities and creativity comes alive.  Where I am able to fully absorb the blessing of the new day and what it has to hold. 

It's in these early mornings, that has me longing to create the beauty that I find within this world.

Nest ornaments

My newest Christmas ornaments are ready and have been listed on my website.

I first started creating these beauties back in 2012.  Each one of these ornaments are one of a kind.  

There are many steps in creating these beauties.  I first etch the metal with different sayings, images, etc, from there I then patina the metal.  To help preserve it, I spray a light sealer on it.  I incorporate items that mingle old with new.  The end result, is a piece that reflects not only Christmas, but one of peace. 

I chose to use the symbol of the dove.  Which in the spiritual meaning, is peace, new beginnings, fidelity, love, luck and prosperity. I believe that with the times that we are, we all could use more of these.

I have incorporated ribbons, metal bells, beads, wire, a feather that I collected on one of my walks, bird eggs, dove, nest, vintage fabrics, some have vintage fabrics that I eco dyed, and a tag with the word.

This would not only make a beautiful ornament for your tree, but you could hang it on a hook, garland or door knob. This could be hung out all year around and make a wonderful addition to any room.  

Time to play catch up.  As you can see from the images below, I haven't been posting each time that I create a piece of art.  I know that I should, but there isn't enough time in the day. Here are some of my recent pieces that I listed on my website.  I am always honored that you would follow me or purchase a piece of art, so thank you!!! They have all sold.  To make sure that you don't miss out on a piece, I would recommend signing up for my newsletter.  You can sign up for it off my website.  My newsletter followers get first chance at purchasing my pieces.  Link below;

https://www.nelliescreativetouch.com

Here are some of my recent pieces of art...

New video alert....

I have been asked many times, how do I create some of the pages that I incorporate into my books.  I decided that I would do a tea/eco dye video, showing one of the ways that I do this process.

I have uploaded this video to my Youtube channel.  Link is listed below;

Here are some of the pages from this process, that I did in the video. Some have asked, how do I store my pages. I use old wooden boxes.

 

https://youtu.be/gERZ7igq5M8

 

Here are some of the pages from this video...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to see additional pages, that I created using the flowers from our son's wedding last week? Then check out my Instagram page, for more images.  Link listed below;

 

https://www.instagram.com/wortman_n/

Pieces from within...newest online class

My newest online class, has just been released...

I have created a class, that shows how I work intuitively within myself, to create pieces or pages of art, that tell my message or story.

Within the layers of my pages, are pieces of my journey.  I show how I use images and papers to further enhance my pages.

I show and discuss how I am willing to lose and find my voice within the piece. I show how I work with images and papers to further enhance my pages.

In this course, I discuss and show how I come into my studio, with a mind set of  having fun, willing to try and explore different techniques and not worry about the outcome. How I overcome road blocks, that allow my creativity to keep flowing. How to take pieces of fabrics, papers, paints, words and other elements and bring them together in the form of a book, to reflect my story or message.

There is over 5 hours of teaching for this class. I show and discuss the process of how I created each page, along with the cover.

I have listed this class on the sidebar.  Click on the image and it will redirect you Ruzuku, which is where I hold my online classes.

I am offering a $20.00 discount on this newest class.  Sale runs from; 8-31-2021 to 9-5-2021.  

After 9-5-2021, the class will be $89.00

 

Where did the time go....

It seems that I blink these days and before you know it, a few months have gone by.  With so much in the media, changes that needed to be implemented into our business, due to covid, shortage of staff and then life itself, it can be overwhelming at times.  That is when I escape to my studio, sit and just breathe in the calmness of the day.  

I have put together my newest online class.  This one is a Christmas ornament.  It's never too early to think of creating those one of a kind unique gifts for love ones, teachers, friends, etc.

This class was due to be released the end of 2019, but when covid hit, it was pushed to the background.  I am so excited to be able to finally put the finishing touches on this beauty and offer it to you.

I have listed this class on the sidebar.  By clicking on the image, it will redirect you to Ruzuku, which is where I hold my online classes.  

I am having a sale on this newest class.  A $10.00 discount.  Sale runs from; 8-28-2021 to 8-31-2021

In this class, I have created a unique, one of a kind ornament. How fun would it be, to take one of your kid's baby shoes or a family members and create a piece of art out of it. This would make a wonderful conversational piece of art and will be cherished for years to come. These make wonderful holiday gifts for family, friends, teachers, grandparents, etc.

There is over 2 1/2 hrs of instructions
I will show you how I incorporate wood, wax, resin, along with other elements and create a piece of art that is a one of a kind and unique piece of art.

I have also made my classes available for download. Please keep in mind, that to be able to download the videos, you may find that your download speed is too slow. If you find that you are having a hard time downloading the videos, this may require you to find a spot(business) that allows free use of their wifi and has faster download speed or contact your internet provider and see about obtaining faster speed. Also, sometimes firewall protections and image blockers, will prevent you from downloading videos.

***PLEASE NOTE*** I still hold the copyrights to my videos and photos, even though I allow you to download them. The videos are for your personal use only. You do not have my permission to copy the videos or photos and resell them for any purpose.

Once you are in the class; it starts immediate and all of the course lessons are available at once. You can view my class, as many times as you wish. I also have made them available for download, if you wish to.

Here's wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!  Stay safe out there....

xx

Nellie