Welcome to the YouTube Gazette - Issue 2023/08
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LIVE SHOW!
Join us on YouTube at 5:30 Central time
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Ginger and Jon will be LIVE today in just a matter of hours!
Ginger will be painting Rose Window in the Berthe Morisot style. This will be a 9x12 painting.
Join us for the premiere here at 5:30 Central - https://youtube.com/live/J7bnTGEvU-4
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Rose Covered Abby Window
Great simple drawing lesson included in this breathtakingly beautiful floral window. Also includes a few tricks for painting bricks.
Painted on a 6x8 canvas sheet, this 2-Cookie lesson is available for free on YouTube.
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Open Window with Lilacs
This acrylic painting tutorial will explore how to create an "Open Window with Lilacs." This subject matter is perfect for those who enjoy painting nature and creating a sense of depth in their artwork.
It's important to pay attention to the details in the window frame, such as the different angles and curves and the textures in the leaves and flowers of the lilacs. Throughout the tutorial, we will explore different techniques for layering colors, creating highlights and shadows, and using brushstrokes to convey different textures.
It is an 8x10 2-Cookie tutorial for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
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Olde Forge Cottage
This acrylic painting tutorial will guide you through the process of creating a beautiful artwork of an "Olde Forge Cottage" that features a brick cottage with an archway to the backyard and a window. The subject matter of this painting is ideal for those who enjoy capturing the charm of old architecture and the peacefulness of a backyard garden.
We will start to block in the different values and colors using acrylic paints, starting with the brickwork of the cottage and then moving on to the archway and the surrounding greenery. It's important to pay attention to the details in the brickwork, such as the different tones and textures, and to capture the vibrant hues of the garden. We will explore techniques for creating a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting, including layering colors and using different brushstrokes.
Join Ginger for this 8x10 3-Cookie tutorial for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
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What's the Latest and Upcoming Tutorials | |
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Portrait of
Jax the Monkey
This tutorial on an acrylic painting of a portrait of a monkey is an excellent resource for artists who are interested in creating a striking animal portrait using acrylic paints. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a realistic and expressive monkey portrait, covering a variety of techniques such as layering, blending, and creating textures. Ginger offers helpful tips and insights on color mixing and brushwork to help the artist achieve a lifelike representation of the monkey's features.
Additionally, the tutorial provides guidance on how to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting.
This 12x16 4-Cookie tutorial will be for our Red, Pink, and Purple Members.
(the video will be available shortly)
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Forest Glade
In this acrylic painting tutorial, we will be creating a breathtaking artwork of a "Forest Glade" that features a river running through the woods and flowering trees. This subject matter is perfect for those who love the peacefulness and beauty of nature.
Additionally, the tutorial provides guidance on how to create a sense of depth and dimension in the painting as you walk deeper into the woods.
This 20x20 Box of Cookie tutorial will be for our Red, Pink, Blue, and Purple Members.
(the video will be available shortly)
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Ginger Cook - AUCTION ALERT!! | |
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Watch for a new auction of Ginger originals which will be popping up very soon.
Remember that you must register for the auction before you can bid. Since there was a major update, ALL bidders must register, even if you registered in a past auction.
You might want to prepare for the fun by going to the auction site and getting your registration done.
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We'd like to extend a huge thank you to all who participated in the Gazette survey. Your feedback has been heard loud and clear, and we are now sending out the Gazette at 12:30 pm Central on Mondays. Additionally, several of the other requested features have been added. If you have any more ideas, please let us know - we'll do our best to incorporate them. | |
Come Paint With The Art Sherpa And Ginger Cook | |
At The ‘Painting In The Poconos’ Retreat in August 2023.
Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18, 2023, with Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa, and Ginger Cook!
Come join our second Mother and Daughter in-person painting experience. It will be a creative time for all. It will be hysterical as well.
Join Cinnamon Cooney, The Art Sherpa, and Featured Guest, Ginger Cook, in the lovely Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We will be gathering in small groups where you will be up close and personal, painting and learning with Cinnamon and Ginger. Acrylic and watercolor lessons will be created especially for this event, and you will be provided with everything you need to paint along and learn new skills. You only need to bring your creativity and smile! August will be here before you know it, and there is limited sitting, so don't delay signing up for this unique opportunity to learn from these two great artists in person!
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Trickster the Card Dog on the Poker Cards
Add a custom flair to any poker night with personalized poker cards. Made with high-grade 300gsm paper that features a glossy UV-resistant coating, this deck resists cracking and folding when the stakes are high. Each set features 52 cards and two jokers and comes in a white box.
Currently, we have three different sets, but more are being designed now. We are working on many more works of art on different products to have a splash of color to your world!
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Whiskey and Chips on the Poker Cards | | | |
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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ATTENTION ALL PURPLE MEMBERS | |
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Purple Members - We're almost there!
All Purple Members should watch their email closely as we're hoping to have the first "official" edition of the RPM Digest out on Wednesday, February 22nd.
Beta testers: It may look a little different than the original (okay, it looks a lot different), but it functions basically the same. And this one plays nicely with our other sites. The original RPM layout is in permanent time-out. Remember that you must now log into the site. If you are new or do not have an account on this new website, use Contact Us so that we can create one for you. (Look for the little pencil in the header) This website is private for our Purple Members only, and new accounts cannot be created except by admin personnel.
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Special Discount on this Tutorial
"Old GMC Truck in the Snow"
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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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