new online classes!

I've got all kinds of fun stuff in the works over here and first up are new online classes coming in 2013! I've decided to announce and open registration for the first three AND I'm offering an early bird special of $10 off until January 2nd! So if you are looking for a creative gift to give or receive during the holidays- these may be right up your alley!

Larger Than Life is my most popular live class and I have gotten so many requests for an online version that I have FINALLY put one together! While I cover different ways to work large in some of my classes- this class is dedicated 100% to working BIG!

There is nothing more liberating than working big, and this class will introduce you to working larger than life with paint and a variety of different surfaces. Forget about being confined by the size of your surface and start embracing what it feels like to get inside your paintings. We will experiment with working on the floor and on the wall, as well as reaching, crawling, and stretching around our large surfaces to get up close and personal with the creative process. You will learn about simple/affordable supplies, composition and a variety of painting and collage techniques to use on a large surfaces.

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MY SHOP HERE

Drawing is such an important part of my creative life- it provides the opportunity for growth, inspiration and escape. And while I love sketching things from my everyday life,
 I also love to use drawing as a way to let my imagination go wild. Whimsy and Wonder will introduce you to the basics of using your imagination to draw, doodle and illustrate all things fanciful. We will use inspiration from everyday life and through drawing and 
doodling, we will find ways to infuse whimsy and wonder! 

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MY SHOP HERE

I am obsessed with food (if I wasn't an artist I would be a chef!) and I decided that it was time to dedicate a class to all things yummy! Creative Cuisine is a fun little class all about food- from sketching to art journaling to photography to using food as inspiration, I will introduce you to all kinds of techniques, tips and tricks to turn food into art!

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT MY SHOP HERE

stamp inspiration and giveaway winners!

I am having so much fun finding unique ways to put my new stamps to use and with Christmas coming I have been hard at work making some handmade gifts and wrapping. Here are a few more ways that I am using my stamps. 

Winners of the giveaway are at the bottom of post!

altered candles

unique bangle bracelets

creative wrapping

Winners- send me and email at alisaburke@gmail.com and I will get you all the info you need!

pretty painted birds

fashion friday- winter whites

1. old navy  2.jcrew  3.anthropology 4.anthropologie 5. swell 6. free people  7. ruche 8.  sahalie

a collaboration

flower beanie hat

Winter had arrived- at least in Oregon and its time to pull out those beanie hats! Since I wear beanies just about every day, I am always looking for new ways to mix it up. 


A quick trip to the .99 cent store (one of my favorite places) to purchase a variety of cheap hats and scarves that I can alter! 
Another great alternative- recycle old or outdated sweaters.



I started by cutting scarves into strips and turned them into rolled roses (see my rolled rose tutorial here).  I never get tired of creating rolled roses out of all kinds of fabric!

The result is big chunky roses!
Using a needle and thread I sewed the roses to the surface of my .99 cent beanies. 

A quick and colorful hat to pull out on those chilly days!