On schedule for the month of April? Batik Art on Paper, presented at three locations so you can choose which one works best for you! To reserve your seat in one (or more) of these classes please go to THIS PAGE of my website. With locations in Carmel, Martinsville and Nashville Indiana you’ve got a nice selection to choose from. 
Please note this workshop is limited to a maximum of 6 people so you’ll want to reserve your place early!
Posted by L.M. on February 27, 2018
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2018/02/27/april-workshops/
Here is the class I’ve scheduled for March, Introduction to Mandala Art, presented at two locations so you can choose which one works best for you! To reserve your seat in one (or both) of these classes please go to THIS PAGE of my website.
Sign ups are already underway so get your spot before they are gone! Can’t wait to share this fun art form with you!
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on February 21, 2018
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/upcoming-march-classes/
Here is a mandala/flower drawing that I created last week, I thought it would be a fun coloring page to share with you. Feel free to click, download, copy or otherwise use it!
Although my focus has been on mixed media artwork lately sometimes I just need to grab a Sharpie and draw for the fun of it. Enjoy!
Lynne
P.S. If you’d like to learn the basics of drawing mandalas, check out these two classes I’ll be presenting in March!
Posted by L.M. on February 21, 2018
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2018/02/21/a-little-gift-for-you/
This poor little blog hasn’t had any attention lately, sorry for that. In the “something is better than nothing” category I thought I’d share this flyer about a class that was just scheduled in the studio. This was a project I just did for my own pleasure and landscaping but it caught attention and requests were made, you never know where things will lead! Anyhow, feel free to join in but register soon, we’re down to two openings already!
NOTE: This class has been moved to THURSDAY, August 3rd – same time/details!!
Posted by L.M. on July 7, 2017
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2017/07/07/pop-up-class-at-the-studio/
So I thought today I’d share a couple recent pieces that I finished and show a bit of the stages it went through along the way. Both these pieces are currently hanging in the gallery at the Blackford County Art Center in Hartford City, Indiana in my show titled “”Cairns & Other Repurposed Treasures” – along with another 26 pieces that are part of my “Wood | Stone | Metal” series. The beginning inspirations were a set of rocks that I painted last month:
In addition to those larger, detailed pieces I also had painted several batches of smaller, colorful, messy, drippy, watercolored stones:
Deciding on the composition is a trial and error process for me, first one layout, then another, tweeking the arrangement and inclusion of stones and material as I progress. This shows an early layout vs. the final version for each of the two pieces.
Potential Layout for “Celebration”
Final Design of “Celebration” mixed media art, 5×12″ in wood cradle
Early design idea for “Simpatico”
Final design of “Simpatico” mixed media art on 12×5″ panel
The third rock in the set is still in the studio, waiting for inspiration to lead me to it’s final destination, who knows where it will end up!
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on September 19, 2016
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I’ve had the pleasure of being able to spend a few days in the studio this week! As of yesterday I completed five “in progress” batik pieces that I have been working on for the last few weeks and also completed painting 12 stones that will be incorporated into new mixed media art pieces for an upcoming show. Here is an image of one series of stones as they progressed throughout the day:
A different set:
If you are interested in creating some painted rocks, or just playing in the paints I’ll be having open studio play dates next week! The cost is only $10 for a 2-3 hour session and this month all the fees are going to be donated to HDSA. You can read the details in THIS POST.
Here is one of the batik pieces, almost finished:
I tried my first stop-action film while working on the finishing details on this piece but it turned out slightly blurry and a bit too fast. It was a good learning experience none the less. My second attempt was in focus but my camera battery died mid-recording. Now I’m out of works in progress to film! I’ll get it done eventually though, it’s one of those things I’ve wanted to do/learn. There are so many!
Now I’m off for a few more hours in the studio…I wonder what will be created today!
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on August 31, 2016
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/new-in-the-studio-this-week/
This year I am doing something a little different! Instead of scheduling formal classes I am going to open my studio for a “play date” every few months (sessions will normally be on the third Thursday of the month, followed by a session the next Saturday for those that need a weekend option). Topics will change each month and all will be fun & easy and each only $10 per person to cover the material and supplies.
5×7″ dimensional mixed media artwork © Lynne Medsker
For September the studio is open for play on Thursday, September 8th from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. as well as Saturday, September 10th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. I’ll be working on preparing some new pieces for the show that opens later that month so materials will be out to paint rocks, create pieces on wood or sticks or just paint – whatever sounds like fun to you! Please reserve your 2-3 hour times slot as your schedule allows, I’ve got room for 3 or 4 people to work comfortably at the same time. The cost is $10. Visit the Online Reservation Form to sign up.
Your entire $10 fee will be donated to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) to promote education about, and research for, Huntington’s Disease. Many describe the symptoms of HD as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – simultaneously. There is no cure. We have two family members currently battling this deadly disease. I will be participating in walks in Indiana this September (for our son) and Knoxville, Tennessee in October (for our grandson).
I hope you are able to come out and play on one of these dates and help me raise money for HD at the same time!
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on August 22, 2016
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2016/08/22/upcoming-open-studio-play-day/
I’ve been uploading a new (free!) downloadable coloring page to my website each month this year, feel free to go snag one, two or all of them if you’re interested. This tree image is the most recent.
They can all be downloaded from THIS PAGE.
Happy coloring!
Lynne
Posted by L.M. on August 18, 2016
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2016/08/18/several-new-coloring-pages/
Posted by L.M. on April 17, 2016
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2016/04/17/updated-open-studio-schedule/
Posted by L.M. on February 9, 2016
https://lynnemedsker.wordpress.com/2016/02/09/mandala-workshop/
