Intuitive Phases of the Moon Workshop

In this workshop, Katelyn demonstrates intuition-based painting with the wonderful subject of the phases of the moon. We explore painting moon phases in a variety of color ways and styles, Katelyn blends watercolor and acrylics to achieve the ethereal style she’s most known for and shares her application technique in detail. Katelyn shares with us that she is inspired by all things raw, earthy and organic in nature. Her paintings are a reflection of the wanderlust inside of her as well as a deep appreciation for just how magical, intricate and beautiful this world truly is. Her aesthetic aim is airy and calming. She shares with us that through her artwork she desires to inspire individuals to explore more, appreciate more – this workshop is an exercise in practicing intuition-based creativity as well as the discovery of a brand new mixed media technique with a wonderful natural subject matter.

Our small business collaboration is helping us to deliver custom, handmade wooden frames that compliment a finished moon phases piece for the home. Together with Katelyn we’ve designed a uniquely sized wood frame just for this project, each is handmade in Southern California by wood working craftsman David Ladisa. In its natural state the frame pairs so nicely with our sturdy watercolor paper, since each frame is 100% wood they can also be stained and customized as well.

This workshop includes:

• A detailed, digital workshop on the techniques and execution of a traditional Phases of the Moon painting by Katelyn
• A live & recorded Maker Chat Q&A with our artist
• Tools and materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you, by Katelyn

The tools & materials included in this kit:

• A 300lb/140lb hot pressed & cold pressed 100% cotton paper packet to experiment with (Katelyn’s favorite sizes and paper weights)
• The same colorful watercolor pan Katelyn uses every day
• A medium size 4 round brush
• Acrylic paint in a shimmery silver and soft white (for blending directly with and on the above watercolors)
• A custom, handmade wooden frame to accompany a finished 4×10″ moon phases painting. This frame nestles a piece of artwork so that it appears inset into the wood, we’ve omitted glass in the design so as to show off the unique textures of each finished mixed media piece.

Happy making!