Monday, January 11, 2016

new class and a GIVEAWAY!

My latest online class Creative Creatures goes live today! Today I am giving away 10 free spots in the class. Scroll all the way to the bottom of this post to enter to win!



CREATIVE CREATURES
LIVE: JANUARY 11, 2016
$30.00

There is no better subject matter to capture magic and whimsy than creatures and animals! In this class we will use drawing, painting and our imaginations to illustrate a variety of unusual, fantastical and everyday creatures. I will be sharing a variety prompts, demonstrating simple drawing and painting techniques and sharing my favorite ways to tell a story and create a visual narrative.

Check out all the details in the shop HERE



ENTER TO WIN A FREE SPOT IN CREATIVE CREATURES!

Leave me a comment
Tell me your favorite animal
I will randomly select 10 winners and announce them at the bottom of this post tomorrow (Tuesday, January 12th)


UPDATE WITH WINNERS!
email me at alisaburke@gmail.com and we will get you access to the class!




























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Katie said...

I think my favorite animal is probably, "just a dog". It's what I know. But I'm pretty fascinated by birds of any type and also think turtles are pretty cool. I suppose I can't pick.

Debbie Y said...

I love the Giant Panda, so magestic yet so serene, just beautiful.

Ellen said...

My favorie animal? Dolphin!!
But even Bears, Unicorns and Butterflies.

Best wishes
Ellen

lemonade sandwich said...

Llamas! Or hedgehogs. Or bears. Or...

Kimi W said...

Polar Bears!

Krista said...

Orangutangs!

Unknown said...

I love wombats, and bears, and squirrels!

izzie said...

I love bison and owls! This class looks awesome!

Наталия Балабанчук said...

I love cats, deers and bunnies))

Jess said...

I have a few favorite animals. Owl, bat hedgehog, fox, boxer dog:).

Jessica.breidinger@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

my favorite animals are hawks. I just find them fascinating for some reason.

yyam said...

My fave animal is a giraffe! No zoo visit is complete without seeing the giraffes! I love their cute faces and long necks! :)

Frikken Duckie said...

Omg how fun and what an amazing giveaway! My favorite animal...okay, I really can't pick just one: giraffe, penguin, panda, fox, and ducks of course!

Anewdawn 16 said...

oh...please make me win this one...so much to learn from this....birds are my favourite :)

HeidiCogdill said...

Hard to pick just one...I adore cats, monkeys, and elephants.

LL said...

I love so many animals, but do appreciate the hilariously weird behaviour of cats and baby goats!

Alicia Redshaw said...

My favourite animal is our cat Madeline, she lights up our lives and we love her for it especially since she chose us!

Judys Lace Creations said...

My favourite animal is a baby Ringed Neck Dove that is wild, but so tame that I can feed it in my hand, stroke it, and it comes to me when I call it.My heart melts when I have this gorgeous wild creature on/in my hand.It's parents are frequent visitors to our back garden.The mother bird was a bay like this latest baby.Came to my hand etc.Now I can enjoy another generation.Magical!I adore your animals.

Random Acts of Krafting said...

My favorite animal is a skunk. They are simply adorable.

Random Acts of Krafting said...

My favorite animal is a skunk. They are simply adorable.

Unknown said...
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MrsZ said...

Class looks amazing! I loves foxes!

Unknown said...

I love the big, wild cats...cheetah, tiger, leopard, jaguar, and more.

Jodi Marie said...

Northern girl, so I love anything woodland, but Bison/Buffalo is my fav. My Grandmother would often take us to a small park to picnic a few times each summer on the way to our cabin. It was near a reserve that had bison on it and I just always loved imagining a huge herd of wild buffalo thundering across the plain.

Ellinor said...

My favourite animal is something called nötskrika in swedish. It is a bird that lives in the forrest. Has blue parts on its wings and I adore it. It is called nutt screamer if you translate it. But if it should be animal as something thats not a bird. I really do like cats. If it should be something wild i do like raindeers or cariboos as they also are called. It has to do with where I use to live before in sweden. They are beautiful animals but stupid. When you drive and they are on the road. They do not move. They clame their precence like " I was here first and you better drive offroad because I'll move whenever I feel like it. But if you take out a plastic bag or hava dog bark. They run.

mon-coin-joli said...

Coucou Alisa, je joue aussi et mon animal préféré est la biche ! tellement douce et discrète...
bises de France
Nicolette

Kathi said...

My friend had a pet skunk when I was young. I fell in love with it. It had the littlest hands and could do anything with them. I don't even mind the smell.

traumatickage said...

my favorite animals are tigers and crows.

Amber said...

I totally love drawing fish. Because if you get it wrong, there is still a very good chance another fish just like it exists. It can be so fanciful!

Gabrielle said...

My favorite animal is a raccoon!!

Julia @ Vintage with Laces said...

Cats. One just sits on my lap :).

merlina said...

My Favariote Animals are unicorns, ravens and black butterflies...:)

Unknown said...

Whitetail deer my spirit animal

Becky said...

Can anyone have a FAVORITE?? I guess I would have to say reptiles though, such fascinating creatures!!

Olgaproart said...

My favorite animal is a dog

Anonymous said...

I am a cat person. But any kind of young animal is great. They're so adorable when they're babies!!!

Kim said...

My favorite animal is a sea otter! I love their Wilford Brimely-esque faces!

juliana said...

Any animal from the tropics has my heart. I especially love toucans.

Marie Zazvorkova said...

I like all kinds of birds, but especially the seagull. Thank you for the giveaway, Alisa.

Meghan Thimjon said...

Your new class looks awesome! Hmm my favorite animal, would have to be the owl! Have always loved them!

Unknown said...

Love pets and one of my favorite animals are donkey.
It'll be wonderful if I'd win your class.Thanks!!

Stephanie said...

My favourite animal is (and has always been) an elephant.

Bärbel said...

my absolute favourite animals are cats.
they are fluffy and cute and independent and they have their own mind.

Dana said...

For the moment I'm in love with hedgehogs 😊 Thank you Alisa!!

ktsch said...

Kinkajou, since I first saw it on the front of a kid's animal magazine... "Kinkajou, I see you" it read!
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

Unknown said...

mon animal préféré est l'ours....tout doux ...tout calin...tout chaud...
Merci pour ce joli partage

Maya Kuzman said...

Oh, this is so exciting! Thank you for the opportunity!!!

Silke tauscht said...

My favorite animals are Fox and raccoons!!
Thanks for the chance at the giveaway!

Katie said...

Current faves are deer and hawks.

MadameRenard said...

I love foxes. They are a sort of symbol to me, they speak about what I'd like to be (wild, free, but elegant). But I can't draw them. I usually draw snails, butterflies, dragonflies, cats and birds :)

Pat S said...

Fox and pandas are so cute.Thanks Pat S

Unknown said...

My favorite animals are horses and dogs and…..!

Verna G. said...

My favorite animal is the rhino. Thanks for the opportunity!

becslb said...

I'm not sure I can name an animal I don't like so naming just one I do like is hard! Two animals from my daily life that I love are my dog and a robin. I love my dog, he's very old now and needing lots of extra care but still acts like a puppy on his walks, wants to play with his toys all the time and loves curling up next to me for a cuddle. I love the robin that sits on the wall when I'm in the garden, he's not shy at all and I just love to watch him.

aussiebug said...

Unicorns! Because who says they aren't real!!!

Stefan Csomor said...

I like to watch birds and i have three birdhouses hanging on my house. Thank you for the opportunity Alisa!

Rachel Robinson said...

My favourite animals would have to be birds, I love the variety, colour and personality of them. We are lucky to have many beautiful native birds in New Zealand :)

Anonymous said...

The seahorse is a magical animal

Anonymous said...

The seahorse is a magical animal

Cynthia said...

My favorite animals are cats.

Cynthia said...

My favorite animals are cats.

Virginia said...

My favourite animals are cats - so much fun and mischievous!

Unknown said...

My favourite animals are giraffes, they are so elegant but also incredibly goofy!

Unknown said...

I have long admired
the majesty of the HORSE - so beautiful in an pageant | equestrian setting or so glorious galloping across a field.

Unknown said...

Wow , what a fabulous class ! My favourite animal is a deer !!

Unknown said...

Cats are best - closely followed by birds of all shapes and sizes.

Suman Pandit said...

I am fascinated by birds and tigers !!

Vivyane Veka said...

Very nice giveaway ! One of my favorite animal is the fox.

mary sowjanya said...

My favourite is dolphin followed by pandas and peacocks.

mary sowjanya said...

My favourite is dolphin followed by pandas and peacocks.

Jeanette said...

Wow what an opportunity! My favorite animal is Alpaca. How can you not love animals with bangs :)

Rita Montgomery said...

My favorite animal will always be the faithful dog. Thanks.

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is a whale. I always love to draw them!

Martine H said...

My favorite animal would have to be a cat...

susan718 said...

I have always been fascinated by beavers and I love chipmunks, too. Thank you for the great giveaway!

Minvalara said...

Gecko, kangaroo, otter or dog. I can't decide :)

svitlana.blogspot.com said...

My favourite animal is a rabbit. Rabbit's are cute and cuddly!
Thank you.

Liz said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win! My favourite animal is the meerkat.

OnePerfectDay said...

I just love flamingos!
The class looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!

Nadia said...

I loved your whimsy class, and this looks like it will be just as much fun. Fav animal: octopus.

Cecile said...

My favorite animals are crabs and octopusses, I can't choose either

Debbie said...

I love the majestic elephant, but I can't go past the cat! I love my cats (I have 3). Happy new year, and thanks for the opportunity!

Unknown said...

My favourite animal would have to be horses, they have such beautiful kind eyes, and strong lithe bodies, I love drawings of horses too, not that I can draw them very well, thanks for the opportunity to be in your class, creative creatures.

ChrisD said...

My favorite animal is the cheetah closely followed by the horse. Thank you for sharing your passion for art, so inspiring.

Helen Chantler said...

Birds birds birds. British garden birds... so hard to choose! Ummm Robin! No... Great Tit! No... Sparrow. Yes Sparrow!!

Rachael said...

It would have to be narwhals and sloths as my favourite animals! this class looks sooo fun :)

Elena said...

My favorites animal is a dog, cat))

Anonymous said...

My favorite animal is an elephant, a big tender giant that can not jump. When I was little I didn't ask for a dog first, but an elephant..still hoping..
Have a great 2016!
Olivera

Agata said...

Chameleon is my favourite animal, I guess.

Özge Başağaç said...

Cats are certainly my favourite animals!

Unknown said...

i guess my favorite animals are polar bears and hedgehogs. thanks for the chance to win. looks like you have a lot to pick from...

Ariel said...

My favorite animal is a tiger. I love birds too

Kristen said...

Hummingbirds! I love their energy and industry. Amazing tiny creatures!

cjsrq said...

Cats. Most definitely. But, I find all animals fascinating. We have so much to learn about them and from then. Thanks for once again offering such a generous giveaway.

Nupur said...

Thx for the give away....my fav is dog & fishes :)

Jovita [Mamyt] said...

Lion, Eurasian Bullfinch and Unicorns:). Thank you for all the inspiration on your blog!

Angela said...

Lovely class! I'm a big fan of cats, with sheep and squirrels in my top 3. Thanks!

Sea Dean - Paint a Masterpiece said...

Hands down, or is that paws down Felix Cattus or the common house cat. There is no better company than a cat on the lap and they pretty much look after themselves. I have a great deal of respect for anybody (and I include cats there) that make few footprints on the earth, kill only to eat and administer love and appreciation as needed.

Anna The Rooms said...

HI...my name is Anna from Italy
I love the cat and I love your work.

fran pascazio said...

Favorite animals are dogs and love sheep as well…..looks like a great class!!!

Unknown said...

My favourite animal is an Elephant...odd choice...but I think they are very cute...
Thanks for the Giveaway! :)

Evi said...

Oh you are so clever!!!
I'd love to win a spot in your class and therefore I shall confide that my fave animals are….ducks!! They really are sweet!

Michelle Remy said...

It is so hard to chose a favorite animal but I'd probably have to go with cats and flying pigs :)...if there was ever a time for me to get lucky in one of your class giveaways, this would be it! I've been excited for this ever since you first announced it...
Michelle Remy
lostcoastpost(at)suddenlink(dot)net

Rachel Jolley said...

Fabulous drawings! I would also love to win a class! I love all sorts of animals but feel cats are my favorite.

HOLLEY DOWNS said...

My favorite animal would have to be a cat! I would love to win this class. Thanks for this opportunity!

Deb @ inner compass designs said...

Looks fabulous. I love many animals but will say polar bear!!

Katarina said...

My favourite animal is chameleon. Such beautiful creatures :-)

Noelia said...

Hello! I love this idea! Im studying to become a teacher so it wil come handy to learn how to draw animals etc.
Wow to choose a fave one, i have Cats and dogs at home and i love them with all my heart... but i think cats, there is something magical about them, they choose to come back to your house every day, theya re free spirits.

Anonymous said...

I love birds! They come in so many different shapes and colors!! ~Sophia Vida

splendeurcaisse said...

My favorite animal is a ....snow leopard. So beautiful!

Anja Schwaß said...

I am totally smitten by birds. You have created wonderful creatures.

gretchen said...

i love donkeys and any black cat from domestic to panther. but then, i love ALL animals :)

Stephanie said...

I love dogs! They are so full of personality! :)

ALEXANDRA SCHMID said...

What a wonderful class!
I'm in love with owls and pandas... and of course unicorns!
My favorite motto: always be yourself unless you can be a unicorn... then always be a unicorn. :)

Janet Ghio said...

Well this looks like fun--I love pandas!! particularly Bao Bao and Bei BEi at the Smithsonian national zoo.

Mridula said...

Love your blog and your classes. My favourite animal is the elephant!

cxw said...

My favorite animals are my 2 horses! Fingers crossed!

Karen Sabrsula said...

I love them all! I'm trying to find homes for 9 cats for a neighbor that passed last week from cancer, but my favorite would be anything in the deer family. I love the creativity their horns provide and the expressions from those eyes! Thanks for your never ending streams of creativity!

brenda said...

The page with the assortment of cats is adorable!

april dawn said...

I'm a cat person through and through but I love all furry animals.

Unknown said...

Horses��

Peggy Festerling said...

Crazy about cats and I've been wanting to get more into drawing animals, since I don't have a clue!

Caranam said...

Otters!!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness - these pictures are amazing! I am in love. I would love the opportunity to take this class. I hope you pick me. But if not, I hope the winners love it!

Unknown said...

Oh and my favourite animal is a polar bear.

nkjohnston said...

My favorite is probably the whitetail deer. Common in Michigan, but so peaceful and regal in nature. Your pictures are so fun, and I'd love to be able to partake of the class. Hope to see more.

Mary W said...

My favorite animal of the ones you presented is your little red fox, who is so sweet. My favorite animal is a dog, man's best friend. Your class looks fun and instructive and such a good price. Thanks for a chance to win.

Paloma said...

I love cats, in fact sometimes I think I am one.. my cats certainly treat me as one :D I freaking love your art, how you draw, paint...and live. Thank you for sharing with us.

Teri said...

My favorite animal is a black lab :)

Katie Cannon said...

I just love my Jack Russell

Unknown said...

I love cats!

Jcljames said...

I love the Golden Eagle, but really any bird. Love to bird watch with my kids. Would love to take this class and share what I learned with my kiddos. Thanks for the opportunity!!!

Lisa A. said...

Hi Alisa!! Thanks for the chance to win:)) my fave animal would have to be a horse. Thanks again!!

Kelly Lynn said...

My favorite animal has to be the dog. I can't imagine my life without them!!!

Lissa said...

I love the kitties!! Lissag123@verizon.net

gypsy again said...

I've been wanting to do artwork of my niece's dog as a gift for her engagement! This would really help! Love your work.

Emilia said...

My favorite animals are parrots.

Emilia said...

My favorite animals are parrots.

Susan said...

I love butterflies.

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is definitely cats. Would love to learn how to bring my sweet Kitsy-boo's sweet personality to life through a drawing. Thanks so much for offering this class!

Paper Possibilities said...

Have been following you for years and would love to take this class. My favorite...owls!

Bonnie P said...

Deer possibly or fox

Gabrielle said...

My favorite animal is the bird!

Amanda T. said...

This class looks fun! My favorite animals are cats, purring little fluff balls o'fun.

Susie said...

Now this is my kind of art class! I love animals in fairy or folk tales.

Kathy said...

My favorite animal is the horse!

Unknown said...

Flamingos are my favorite animal.

Domestic Diva said...

My favorite animal and loyal companion is the dog.

Jessie said...

Red pandas and foxes! I also have a soft spot for my kids favourites, sloths and owls.

Cathe P. said...

I would love to win. I love all of your classes. I love drawing Cats.

Lora King said...

Owls, owls and owls....plus dogs and cats. :-)

Amy said...

If I could return as an animal it would be a giraffe...they just seem so peaceful and carefree.

Yanina said...

I love all animals, but owl is one of my favorite. Thanks!

Unknown said...

I love all birds. I love drawing and painting them realistic, but I would love to learn how to draw birds and animals with character and whimsy!

lcmarschall said...

I love dogs!!!!

Angelika's Notes said...

Greetings from West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire. Wishing you a Creative and Joyful year 2016! I love elephants and birds. My favorite bird is the Abyssinian roller.

Denise said...

Cats. A kitty that will stay on my lap and let me pet it is just the best.

Pottery by Aleta Priebe said...

My house is full of elephants! I have just finished your sketchbook stories and it was great!

Melissa @ Sweet As Texas Honey said...

If we are talking real world animals, a cat. But any animal? A unicorn!

Unknown said...

owl...most definitely.

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Unknown said...

Another new class! Hooray!

amber said...

Turtles are my favorite. They always have their home no matter where they roam.

Debbie said...

I've already signed up for this class. I can't wait to get started on it! My favorite animals are a toss up between cats and bunnies!

twobutterflies said...

owls - or octopus (don't see too many of those in Colorado though!)

Jeanne Turner McBrayer said...

Dogs, owls, hummingbirds, dragonflies, dolphins!

Unknown said...

Dogs are great to cuddle and a favorite of mine! Looks like a fun class.

Lora King said...

Owls, owls and owls....plus dogs and cats. :-)

Jamie Joyner said...

I love cats, but sea turtles are my spirit animal. PS got a Sakura traveling watercolor set and I'm so freaking in love with it!

Emily B Creates said...

Hippos, cats and sea creatures! How can you pick just one?!!

Unknown said...

The majestic powerful horse! Love your classes Alisa!

Kim said...

I love big bull Elk and also crawfish for all the color changes they go through at molt.

Lynne said...

Love the theme of this class! I love giraffes, bears, fox, raccoons, and seals.

Jorin said...

My favorite animal is always and forever the elephant. Thanks for the chance to win a free spot!
Jorin

Anna said...

I love the way dogs adore their owners! Honestly I want to be like that to God. I want to run up to Him each day and LOVE Him!

emma c said...

I would love to be able to draw/paint a picture of my dog, and have it actually look like a dog!

debbig said...

I love any creature form the sea! Fishes are my fav!

JENA said...

My favorite animals are tapirs. I just love their cute noses! :)

Zauna said...

I have loved raccoons since I was little. My favorite animal that I've known was my dog, Zoe!

Laura K said...

I love snowy owls and polar bears.

ladylyn said...

My patronus is an albatross, but my kids' obsessions with dragons and penguins has totally rubbed off on me, and now I'm kind of obsessed too. :)

tanya said...

I love seahorses about as much as I love everything that you do - which is a lot! Snowy owls are a close 2nd...

Unknown said...

My favorite animal us the tiger for as long as I can remember. My dogs are looking at me funny right now though...I think they know what I just typed!

Liz said...

My favorite animal is the mudskipper because they're fish that get out of the water and scoot around using their fins. I'm inspired by those slimy little creatures to get out of my comfort zone and make good use of what I have! Haha!

sandy w said...

Bears, baby calves and jelly fish. Love your classes!

Unknown said...

It would be so amazing to be able to participate! I love seals.

Bumpkin Hill said...

It would be so much fun to join in with this class. I love all animals especially birds, rabbits, horses and bears!

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is the king of the jungle, the lion.

Terri Y CZT16 said...

My! How will you ever be able to read all these comments!
My favorite animal today would be a toss up between a squirrel and a fox. I love their bushy tails.
Have a fabulous 2016!

Unknown said...

Many thanks to you! Love the polar bear mom with it's cub.

KellyRae said...

Thanks for the chance at a free spot in this awesome class! It's hard to pin down to just one favorite animal - deer seem to nudge to the top of the list though :)

Emily said...

I love orangutan, cats, dogs, birds, manatees, and bunnies to name just a few!

ShutterNinja said...

Bears and Squirrels. Squirrels crack me up.

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is defiantly a flamingo, I just love their vibrant pink hues and the fact that they stand on one leg is pretty cool too :D

Ms. Becky said...

favorite animal - cat. cat cat cat. kitty cat.

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is the elephant.
Susan

Ronda Walker said...

I love dogs and would love to learn to draw them.

Wendy Barringer said...

Wendy Barringer

My favorite animal is a monkey

Anonymous said...

I love cute little animals, like birds and squirrels, but my favorite is a fox :D
Megan @delmarvadesigns.Etsy.com

Becky said...

Elephants!

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