Apple Watch Bands, November Color Palette, New Art Wallpaper, & Artist Interview


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What’s New in the Shop?

Did you know there are Apple Watch bands and smartphone phone folio cases in my Society 6 shop? How about iPad folios? What??? Yup, now you can have original art designs on a new range of tech accessories to use yourself or give the perfect holiday gift to someone special. It’s a win/win!


 
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As I mentioned above, I am loving the November color palette full of creamy greens, pastel pinks and grays, plus deep blue and brown tones. It’s inspired by a celestial art theme that has swept fashion, interior design and a lot of other arena. I find it dreamy while still including traditional fall colors. It gives so much room for interpretation and use! And it’s my gift to you!!!

I can’t wait to see how you use these luscious tones and hues in your projects. If you post your work using this color palette, please tag me on Instagram at  @OctopusConnection with #octopuscprojectand your post may be featured in my InstagramStories. ; )


 
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New November Wallpaper

I’m trying something new! Well, the watercolor painting featuring colors from the November Color Palette is new, but there’s something else. Instead of a calendar, I have created the wallpapers with a motivational quote. I’m guessing since we all have a calendar apps on our devices, we just don’t need one on the wallpaper too…

I have relied on quotes to fuel my creativity, launch my spirit, and bring me up from the pits when I’m down. I letter them on my studio dry erase boards, and frankly just can’t get enough of them. Plus, my Quotes board on Pinterest gets a lot of love so I am hoping this will resonate with you too.

In the meantime, this quote reminds me that all I do today makes my future so much brighter. I’m guessing with all your hard work, tomorrow is going to be awesome!!


 
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TEACHER FEATURE: Interview with Artist Chris Heath

There is often a thread that keeps repeating throughout our lives and helps to define us. For New Zealand artist Chris Heath it was geometry. What a unique approach to art! And Chris ties it in so well.

Learn how it led him to becoming an artist, online art teacher, and earned him a spot at a TEDx Talk

Click the button below to give this presentation a listen. You will definitely learn something, but you might even have a laugh or two along the way.

Go to Chris’ art classes to learn how to use geometry for your illustration, pattern design, icon design and more.

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