Janine Louise Art

Join me as we make these colorful Christmas ornaments! We will use oil pastels and learn shading and highlights to make a flat object look 3-D. This is a great lesson to do along with the kids, so get some oil pastels and enjoy some relaxing family time. This video is 21 minutes long but may take and hour or so to complete. Video is a great way to learn as you can go back to verify instructions and re watch and pause to work and catch up. Ages 9-adult Materials: black construction paper oil pastels pencil bottom of mason jar (something to make circle with)

Paint these delightful Christmas Cookies with me!! I will be painting in gouache and will give a link to the exact set I am using. You can also use acrylic or craft paints. This is a wonderful way to spend some Cozy Christmas time with family or friends, Gather your supplies and get ready to create. This video is 32 minutes long but may take 1-2 hours to complete. Video is a great way to learn as you can go back to verify instructions and re watch and pause to work and catch up. Ages 12 - adult Materials: mixed media pad or canvas brushes #8 flat or filbert #5 round #10 flat cookie cutters or my template Gouache set or acrylic/craft paints yellow ochre burnt sienna white Christmas colors for decorating

Draw this warm cozy vintage Christmas truck with me!!! I will take you step by step through drawing this truck and coloring it in with colored pencils. This lesson is for many different ages and skill levels. It will challenge children age10 - adult wanting to learn to use colored pencils more effectively. Younger children or those less interested in drawing can use the template to trace or just color in the truck. This is a great lesson for a homeschool family or group of kids of all ages during Chirstmas break to do together. This is a full 40 minute lesson video but your actual work time may take 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. Video is a great way to learn as you can go back to verify instructions and re watch and pause to work and catch up. Ages 10 - adult Materials: Pencil eraser 24 set of colored pencils sketch book or white paper white paint pen