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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Ellie said...

My favorite animals are birds! Love your work

Unknown said...

Birds, especially the black capped chickadee, who sings 7 different ways!

Unknown said...

Birds, especially the black capped chickadee, who sings 7 different ways!

Nicole Blean said...

This new class looks so cute! I'd have to say my favorite real life animal is a polar bear, but my favorite imaginary animal is a unicorn.

Stacey said...

This class looks like a lot of fun! My favorite animal is an elephant.

Miranda Murray said...

Miranda Murray

I love Moose! They are so gangly and cute and wonderful for experimenting with expression and proportion! I am an Elementary art teacher and dabble in illustration and would love to take in some more practice with animals and creatures! My kiddos would love it too!

that cat said...

lions, tigers and bears! oh my!.....naw, just the plain ole' house cat. or as my millard likes to think of himself.....norwegian forest cat...viking warrior of the north!! =^o.0^=

Barbara said...

I love giraffes and elephants! This sounds like a really fun class. Thanks for the opportunity!

JoAnn Stevens said...

Rhino's for sure! My Husband and I both LOVE them. And of course dogs, we wish we could have like 6 ;)

Shannon P said...

It is always hard for me to choose favorites...but I really like giraffes!

Jennie said...

Jennie Moraitis
My favorite animal is a cat but I love drawing birds too! :)

Nancy said...

Hard to pick a hands-down favorite as I find them all beautiful and fascinating. I guess it would have to be the birds of paradise. Or tarsiers. But then there's the jellyfish and whales. So hard to choose!

TheFoleyFive said...

That woodpecker! the polar bear!! your creatures are absolutely whimsical and magical. I would so love a chance to "attend" one of your classes. You are absolutely the inspiration behind my own creative ventures.
-sophie

Unknown said...

The Great Blue Heron is by far my favorite animal. There's a magical quality about them and they appear in my life at the most serendipitous moments. Runner up would definitely be the unicorn ;)

Smita Bidnur said...

My favorite animal is a dog...it's very kind hearted of you to give us a chance to win a free class

jabbott said...

I adore robins x

Unknown said...

The Red Panda:)

Franziska said...

That question is hard! All animals are awesome, even if they scare us a little bit from time to time ;) I saw a documentary yesterday about insects and for that I will choose the stick insect for the animal of the day and for answering your question. Also I can remember that I holded one in 8th grade. Scary and cool at the same time. Loved it! :D

Kind regards,

Franziska

Dawn Darlene said...

Cats!! :)

Gerry Lynne said...

I love all kinds of dogs, cats and birds -- and animals in the wild.

Samantha said...

Elephants and tigers

Unknown said...

Thank you for the opportunity to win this class! I have several favorites: Turtles, Dogs, Pandas, and Birds.

Dawn Darlene said...

Cats!! :)

Liz said...

Oh, how I would love to win a spot in this class! My favorite wild animal is a wolf.

Anonymous said...

What fun! I'm a dragonfly girl in the bug world, and a cat girl for the 4-legged set. = ) ~Jamie, curlygirlpress at hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

My two faves are deer and ravens. Love your classes!
Lynn P
lynn1231 at hotmail dot com

iHanna said...

All animals are so awesome & special, but one favorite is the tree frog.

Sketching with Dogs said...

Oh wow, that looks adorable!
I would love to be better at drawing animals. One of my favourites are llamas, just because they look so haughty :)
Lynne

Anonymous said...

Panda, or a sea horse, or a unicorn, or...oh man this is hard! Tracy Mathys

Melanie said...

I love the idea of this class!! My favorite animal is probably a wolf.
Thank you so much and have a great day!

Hua said...

I would like to write a children's book one day and illustrate it with animals. This class will help me to learn how to bring life to my stories!

Sharon said...

I love, love, love elephants. My mom collected them when I was little, and they have captured a spot in my heart. Thanks for the chance!

lawinchen said...

My Favoriten are owls and foxes.

Gayle215 said...

Baby sloth....or any kind of puppy!

Tequitia said...

I like watching and drawing birds. They are my favorite animal

Anonymous said...

Dogs, Dogs, Dogs and I have three. I would love the courage to try to draw them or really any animal. This class sounds perfect. Susann

Crazy Colorado Knitter said...

I like foxes, and dogs in general. And cats. And Abert squirrels (they look like Batman!) Basically, if it has pointy ears, I like it.

Tabitha Klucking said...

I love dogs. Big, hairy, slobbery dogs. klucking@fairpoint.net

Tequitia said...

I like watching and drawing birds. They are my favorite animal

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Kathy W said...

My favorite animal is the giraffe. Since they're kind of difficult to keep around the house, though, I would prefer a dog as a pet.

Kerri said...

I love pigs! I'd be thrilled to take this class

Sue @ A Colourful Canvas said...

You had me at kitty, LOL. I love cats and your classes are so great!

embellishstudios said...

What a wonderful looking class!If I had to pick my favourite animal would be an alpaca, but I also really love crows and cats too. **fingers crossed**

WhatsgoingonGervaisBenoit said...

Zebras. Love the patterns!

MarjoBourge said...

This is such a great giveaway! Just found your blog today and I love it!
My favourite animal is actually a bird, a peacock!

Pamela Harris said...

This looks AWESOME!! I love dogs! Oh, and foxes! And cows and cats. And sloths! And skunks! I love them all ♥ But if I had to pick one...dogs, definitely dogs.

Emily Stowe said...

Emily Stowe wonkyone15@hotmail.com
My favorite animals are cats and chipmunks!

crazyestonian said...

I have recently found a love for squirrels, we have a couple that come and visit our balcony and I have had great fun sketching them :)

Emily Stowe said...

Emily Stowe wonkyone15@hotmail.com
My favorite animals are cats and chipmunks!

Anonymous said...

Giraffes!

Anonymous said...

Giraffes!

Unknown said...

Yay!!! I've been looking forward to this class. :)

Anni Christie said...

My favorite animal is a puffin.

Firesong said...

Oh how fun! I love red pandas. They are just the cutest.

Grace said...

I love elephants.

Unknown said...

Definitely dogs but also elephants as they can paint too :-)

Sue K said...

All of your animals are just too cute, but my favorite has to be the kitty! Would love to take your class!
Sue K

De said...

My favorite animal changes depending on my mood and what I'm thinking about. I've been into foxes for a couple of years now :)

Unknown said...

Dogs and elephants - cos elephants can paint :-)

adoration said...

My favorite animal is a moose!

annette arndt said...

I really like your brand and I love your instagram feed, particularly the pictures you take of the ocean. My favourite animal is the mustang.

W.Sloneker said...

I especially love PONIES!!!! Yayyyyyyyy! Xow

Paintedpaper said...

Holy Moly! These are adorable! The fox is so stinkin cute! Laura

Unknown said...

Well, in real life my favorite animal is a dog because he's like my firstborn son and a true part of the family. But in my imaginary (artistic) life my favorite animals are woodland creatures because I have two little boys who love them :). Would love this class to learn to create them better. starrkaighen@gmail.com

Brianna Showalter said...

oh gosh...i would love to take this class! a peacock is my favorite! their colors are so amazing! we live right by a zoo and the peacocks escape all the time, leaving their feathers behind for us to find.

Anonymous said...

My favourite animal is the stoat. Thanks for the giveaway ! c.cussy[at]openmailbox.org

Unknown said...

Favorite animal... the zebra!!!

se7en said...

Whales... have always loved the ocean and whales...

trojan said...

Love my dogs more than anything, so I would love,love,love to be able to draw them.

HappyDaisyAZ said...

What an awesome looking class! My fave is doggies. 😍🐶

trojan said...

Love my dogs more than anything, so I would love,love,love to be able to draw them.

Anonymous said...

How fun is this!! Lorraine Gee on Facebook ;-)
My favorite animal is a horse! Love dogs too!

se7en said...

Whales, I just love the ocean and have always loved whales!!!

Anonymous said...

My favorite animal are starfish (they count right???). Although this time of year I'm doing a lot of penguin doodling.

TJ said...

I love meerkats and lemurs and those little gold monkeys, thanks for this opportunity

Katherine said...

My favorite animal is a jellyfish. Well, anything from the ocean, really, it's so hard to choose just one!

Unknown said...

Of the animals I've been lucky enough to work with so far, I love orangutans and flying foxes the most! (I've probably spent the most time trying to draw red pandas, though. :)

Michelle Frae Cummings said...

Hi Alisa, I love your artwork and blog! I would love to win one of your classes! My favorite animal is a Owl.

Robin said...

I would love to win a chance to take this class it looks like fun! My favorite animal has to be my corgi Sasha, she looks similar to the cute fox.

Peggy said...

Love your style! Favorite animal is a Deer. Would to create some art in your class.

Katie said...

I love manatees!

Cathy said...

zero doubt... my favorite animal is the cat ! This new class seems so wonderful ! thanks for the giveaway !

Amy O'Toole said...

I love dogs! And horses, too :) Thanks for the entry!

Jessica Beare said...

My favorite animal is an Elephant. They are so gorgeous and majestic looking!

Katie said...

I love manatees!

Unknown said...

My favorite animals are tigers and owls!

Tricia said...

I would love to learn how to draw a cute bunny or fox, my two favorite animals.

jwilsonhess said...

We have to pick one...pugs and if we get more than one chickens and owls.

Amanda said...

My favorite animal is the platypus. :)

Jewel said...

I love cats! and bats and foxes and otters!

msjodin said...

Love your work! Thanks for this giveaway! My favorite animal is the majestic moose ☺

Katja said...

I've been looking forward to this online class, your classes are always so inspiring and I love to draw animals! My favorite animals is penguins.
Greetings from Sweden!

Ajudit1 said...

Dear Alisa, Thank you for the poosibility. My favorites are the dogs.

Christine said...

I love foxes and hedgehogs the best!
C.peele

Debbie Stip said...

Oh my, looks like another wonderful class Alisa. Winning or not, this one will be on my wish-list for sure! I love anything whimsy, nature or animal related, so this class captures it all! My favorite animal must be a robin bird, such a cute and yet curious little thing. But cats or little sheep or deers and such are also very loved. I just love the wonders of nature I guess hahaha. So count me in for the giveaway ;-) xxDebbie

Margot P said...

I love owls!!! Margot p.

Christine said...

I love foxes and hedgehogs the best!
C.peele

Amy A said...

Dogs are my favorite animal but oddly, I've never tried to draw one LOL. Your class looks like a lot of fun

PALOMA ACCESSORIES said...

you are an inspiration to me,love all your work, we can speak different languages and art connect us all. Thank you for all your classes.

Unknown said...

My favourite animal is hippo. Especially pink one. Suppose I'm late, 'cause writing from Hungary - a different time zone. By the way, I love your blog!

Jessica Loughrey said...

I'm entering the giveaway for my daughter, age 10. I think she would love this class. Her favorite animal is a fox!

tami said...

I love frogs! I have these two ginormous frogs that live in my pond in e backyard. They are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Pygmy owl is one if my favorite animals. I can't pick just one. Unicorn ;)

Angela Nebinger said...

I have always loved panda bears I remember drawing them as a child and writing reports on them in middle school!! Second favorite is the giraffe;) thanks alisa I have my fingers and toes crossed hoping to win a spot ;) ANebinger@gmail.com

Brooke c. said...

That's hard to choose. Peacock, or white tiger.

Unknown said...

My favourite animal is hippo. Especially pink one. Suppose I'm late, 'cause writing from Hungary - a different time zone. By the way, I love your blog!!!

Anonymous said...

Giraffes are my favorite ;)
Marzena Kruczek

Roosnans said...

I am a bird lover! All different kinds! Looovveee to win a spot! Thanks for the oppertunity!

Monica Gava said...

Lately, I'm obsessed with hedgehogs. I can't resist their lovely faces and all the spikes going on... very cute!

Jessica Gutierrez said...

Favorite animal: narwhal! Because NARWHAL.

Monica Gava said...

Lately, I'm obsessed with hedgehogs. I can't resist their lovely faces and all the spikes going on... very cute!

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is a hedgehog

passifleur said...

I think it is easier to tell you what animal I do not like: the spider, because I like all the others!!

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is a hedgehog

Anonymous said...

My favorite animal is a humming bird.

Rebecca Pelletier said...

I love all animals. All but mice that is ;)

asnipofgoodness said...

Not sure if birds count, but I'm partial to Pelicans ��

Anonymous said...

My favorite animal is a humming bird.

Kara said...

Such a fun class idea! Historically, hippos are my fave. Currently, porcupines have my heart. Thanks for the giveaway :)

Anonymous said...

I am really into owls these days!

Sandy said...

My favorites are chickens! Quirky and nosey! Thanks for a chance to win!

emilythestrange said...

My favorite animal is a seahorse! 💜

Courtney said...

How can one choose a favorite? I think it's a tie between horses and sheep.

Mary said...

I like pandas, birds, dogs and cats.

Mary said...

I like pandas, birds, dogs and cats.

Erin Fish said...

My favourite animal is our cat named Mother May. She is a rescue and called May because she had her kittens in May (before we adopted her) and was the most amazing mother.

Unknown said...

I definitely love cats.

Unknown said...

My favorite would have to be the Otter. They are so precious. Makes me smile every time I see one ��
@amy_rose1979

Teacher5Reader said...

I love locating herds of Big Horn Sheep at Lake Chelan! I'd love to learn to draw them!

Unknown said...

Hummingbird !

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CandaceMakesStuff said...

In real life, it's horses. I love everything about them. But in art and decorating my life, I love birds. They symbolize freedom to me. I used to dream I could fly when I was little.

Unknown said...

When I was little I always said unicorn to that question. Now that I'm older it's hard to say! Ha!

whale said...

I would say that right now my favorite animal is a hawk, but I'm also feeling drawn in by a lot of other birds of prey, too.

Thank you for the giveaway - this class looks fun!

CandaceMakesStuff said...

In real life, it's horses. I love everything about them. But, in art and decorating my life, it's birds. Birds symbolize freedom to me. I used to dream I could fly when I was little.

Andrea Hoyt said...

Hm... I like red pandas, white foxes, blue whales, brown bears, green tree frogs, yellow swallowtails, golden lion tamarins... and orang utans.

I would love to try your Creative Creatures class, Alisa, it sounds like a lot of fun! Thank you either way!

Anonymous said...

I love little lizards ��
Ig: @wande_linda
holfeldhome@mweb.co.za

Michelle said...

My favorite animal is the cat. But, I also enjoy otters. :-D

Unknown said...

What a cool class! I was just recently thinking that as much as I find faces fun, I would love to feel more confident drawing animals in my art journal.

My favorite animal is definitely a bear. Love love love bears.

Anonymous said...

Alisa, this is such a pleasure to go back home after a long day working, turn in the computer and read your blog !
Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration.
My favorite animals are elephants, specialy when they seem to smile.

j.d. said...

Lion!! :D

FEFA said...

Love Pandas ! They are so sweet !

Cheryl said...

I love kitties of all kinds (big cats, wild cats, sweet kitties)!!

SewPaperPaint said...

My favorite animal has always been the turtle. My mom always used to pick me up souvenirs of frogs because she always mixed the two up, so we had a saying, "shoulda been frogs!" Sweet memories. This class looks like its right up my alley!!! Thanks for the chance AB!

Michele Oliver said...

I must say I love all animals, but i like the idea of drawing skunks, squirrels, and absolutely love drawing birds.

Nancy S said...

Picking a favorite animal is hard. If I had to choose, horses would probably be my favorite and they are so hard to sketch!

Alison Koh said...

I love cats, cats and cats :)

Bea said...

Cats on all sizes, shapes and colors...

Stapley Clan said...

Okapi.

Stapley Clan said...

Okapi.

jc weiler said...

This is so cool I really want to win so I can teach my kids how to draw something other than a stick figure! They love to pretend to be different animals and there favorite book is Brown Bear Brown Bear..

HallMom said...

Birds have been a favorite of mine for decades!

Unknown said...

My favorite animal is a turkey. I think they could be quite nice simplified or stylized.

jc weiler said...

This is so cool I really want to win so I can teach my kids how to draw something other than a stick figure! They love to pretend to be different animals and there favorite book is Brown Bear Brown Bear..

Unknown said...

The lion has always been a favorite, but have you ever seen the grumpy bluebird? Lately I have been searching for pictures of pelicans, it's hard to find a nice one with a nice background.

Lora Yordanova said...

My favorite animal is an elephant because of their wisdom and kind souls

Unknown said...

I go through phases where I am drawn to different animals. Right now, I am fascinated with bears. Would love an opportunity to participate in your class!

Catherine Rose said...

Alisha I've only recently discovered your blog, its great! Your work is so inspiring, I look forward to following you. As for my favourite animal... a standard poodle!

There is nothing better than a hug from a big apricot standard poodle - especially an old one named Archie. :)

Sheila said...

Hmmm....too hard to choose one. I love cats,hedgehogs,dogs,owls...

Sophie Prigent soric said...

My favorite animal is the fox. J'adore les renards!!
Soric

Sheila said...

Hmmm....too hard to choose one. I love cats,hedgehogs,dogs,owls...

Sophie Prigent soric said...

My favorite animal is the fox. J'adore les renards!!
Soric

Marty Mason said...

What a treat it would be to win a spot in this class. My favorite animal at this moment just happens to be the jackass. Next in line would be a camel, then giraffe.

Pops world said...

I love the cute otter!!!! Beautiful

LOCKwerkE said...

Your animals are so lovely and I love your designs. My favorite one is a fox. I like to sew animals. On my website you can see some sewing-animals. I wish you a creative Year 2016 Karin

Mary said...

Dogs, Cats, Birds, and Pandas.

Eulita said...

I love many animals, but I think my favourite is bears.

Unknown said...

Nothing cuter than a red panda!

Atie said...

I have a thing for hedgehogs!

Atie said...

I have a thing for hedgehogs!

Aurélie M. said...

I love cats! They are my favorite pets. The xylocope is my favorite wild animal. This is a huge dark purple/black bee with a velvet body. It's one of the most beautiful creature I've ever seen. Thanks for the chance to win. I love your art and wish you the best. :-)

Squirrel66 said...

It's a close call, but I think my favourite animal is a dog. Thank you for the opportunity to win a spot in your class.

Yvonne said...

Sounds like a neat class. My favorite animal is a dolphin.

Robling said...

My fav animal is the peacock ... rprobling2yahoo.com

arelierbymary said...

I love animals, especially dogs and cats :)

Emilia Pawlik said...

My favourite animal is sloth :)

Lesley said...

My daughter is smitten with kittens so learning how to draw cats would be wonderful for her and me! thanks so much.

Unknown said...

My favorite animal would have to be the Maine coon cat. They are so big and fluffy! And an attitude of a canine. :)

Anonymous said...

I love all animals, but I would say my favorite are dogs!
~Amanda in Montana

Ly Le said...

I've always had a special place in my heart for giraffes, elephants, and whales as they are a representation of my kids. However, lately, I'm growing quite fond of the fox. Thanks for the opportunity to win your class. And thank you for your continued inspiration. I've been a fan since we met at Inspired many years ago... you were pregnant with Lucy.

Anonymous said...

I will have to pick the fox. We have quite a few around my area.
Kathy

Aubrey said...

I love cats. :) These illustrations are adorable!

Anonymous said...

Definitely deer! They are such elegant creatures.

Emily Burke said...

I love all kinds of animals but I think my current favorite is birds. However, I have always had a thing for sloths! Emily Kouwe (emilyburke825@gmail.com)

Katie Waller said...

Our two pups (they will always be puppies to me) keep me young feeling! They comfort, bring smiles and make us happy! The older I get I'm learning to honor all animals as lives important to the planet. (Well.. in all honesty... I'm not thrilled with rats.. but guess they have a place... somewhere that I'm not! :) I'm enjoying working through your Sketchbook Stories! Thanks for the opportunity!

Kelly said...

Dogs in general, golden retrievers in particular!

MD said...

I love cats, owls, and otters! Oh, and birds, love little birdies!

Andra Hepler said...

My fav is a deer.

Jami said...

Adorable class!!! I'm a big animal lover, but I'm a little obsessed with hedgehogs 😍

Unknown said...

It's all about elephants baby! And penguins. And foxes. And dogs. And birds. Darn it, I love animals!

Lydell Quin said...

My fav is the fox also. My littlest has a fox theme in his nursery....too cute! Thankyou:-)

CJ Z! said...

I absolutely adore dogs! I can't help but ask to pet any dog that I see around town, and then I talk to them as if they were my own :) (Alternatively, I am so fascinated by elephants!!) Thanks for the awesome opportunity!

Sephra T. said...

Ever since I was a little girl my favorite animal was a bunny. I used to write poems and stories about them and drew all kinds of cutsy little pictures. Today, I still love adorable furry creatures. But of all the things I draw, I rarely draw animals. I'd love to check out your class and see if I can learn a thing or two.

Iben said...

My favorite animal is owls. They are wise and pretty and full of mystery.

Iben said...

My favorite animal is owls. They are wise and pretty and full of mystery.

tf said...

my current favourite animal is a goat :)

Unknown said...

Turtles and tortoise

Juliana Ribeiro said...

My favorite animals are birds. I love to draw them!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE KOALA !

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