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Tips For Maintaining A Steady InkTober Spirit

María Paiz will share her thoughts on choosing InkTober themes with built-in momentum. Austin Light will talk about how a body of InkTober work helped him become a published author.

31 days, 31 ink drawings…

Every year, we open our schedules and welcome InkTober for the positive, community-building challenge it is.

But in the face of a month’s worth of other demands and responsibilities, how can we maintain that “Day 1” InkTober spirit?

…and why?

…when we find the day’s inking hours dwindling, what’s really to gain from pushing through?

In this Live Panel Discussion, Carolyn Arcabascio and Érika Casab talk with Austin Light and María Paiz about keeping the focus, staying challenged, and having fun in the final InkTober stretch.

Plus: Hear how Austin’s InkTober adventures went viral and led to his first publishing deal with Chronicle Books!

Panelists: Carolyn Arcabascio, Érika Casab (Content Producers and Painting Coaches for The Oatley Academy), María Paiz, and Austin Light.

Questions Answered:

  • How can I stay focused and steady throughout the entire month of InkTober?
  • What if I fall behind?
  • How can I better prepare for next year?
  • Why should I reach out to other InkTober artists?

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[ LIVE On 06/14 ] Focus on Fabrics: Knit & Coarse Weave :: Group Painting Session with Sarah & Melissa

MelissaDow_MelodramaFinal_LGPSFabrics are as diverse and varied as the characters they represent – with just as many fabric painting techniques.

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Sarah & Melissa for a Live Group Painting Session practicing painting knitted and coarse fabrics!

Wednesday, June 14th at 10:30am PST.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 06/10 ] A Masterpiece In A New Light :: Group Painting Session with Ian & Manuel

ManuelBuddhaColor’s influence can be used to tell the story of a familiar masterpiece in a new light…

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Ian & Manuel for a Live Group Painting Session featuring Michelangelo’s David in colored light!

Saturday, June 10th at 8:00am PST.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/25 ] Dramatic Lighting :: Group Painting Session with Manuel & Sula

Sula-GlowyStatueLady-1024x537Your painting’s mood, focus, atmosphere, drama…

…All things that can hinge on the lighting setup!

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Manuel & Sula for a Live Group Painting Session featuring dramatic lighting.

Thursday, May 25th at 2:30p PST.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/23 ] Immersive, Epic Skies :: Group Painting Session with Erika & Carolyn

Erika_epicSkyDo your environments look like immersive, in-depth worlds?

…or just painted backdrops?

An Epic Sky can make the difference!

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Érika & Carolyn for a study session focused on painting immersive, epic skies.

Tuesday, May 23rd at 5:30pm PST.

(PS: Are your sky scenes a little lackluster? Don’t forget to check out our Epic Skies lesson in the Magic Box!)

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/21 ] Single Color Study :: Group Painting Session with Tegan & Kevin

TeganRedPostimgColor is one of the most powerful aspects of art – and what better way to learn than to focus on one at a time?

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Tegan & Kevin for another Single Color Study in their Live Group Painting Session!

Sunday, May 21st at 3:30p PT.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/19] Am I Ready To Run A Kickstarter? :: Story Group With Scott & Robin

SG-GirlOnStageFor many, crowdfunding campaigns can be the only way to get your project off the ground…

…But if you launch before you’re ready, your project can be dead on arrival.

Join our Storytellers’ Summit Story Coaches Scott & Robin for a Story Group Discussion on addressing the unknowns of a crowdfunding campaign.

Friday, May 19th at 11:00 am PT.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/17 ] Realistic Water and Glass :: Group Painting Session with Sarah & Melissa

SarahMills-LemonStudy-1024x537For complex surfaces like water and glass, practice makes perfect!

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Sarah & Melissa for a Live Group Painting Session studying water and glass in bright sunlight!

Wednesday, May 17th at 10:30am PST.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/16 ] Solid Scene Construction :: Story Group With Britny & Henrike

SG-SceneConstructionDo you know how to reliably construct a scene?

Join our Storytellers’ Summit Story Coaches Britny & Henrike for a Story Group Discussion on scene construction.

Tuesday, May 16th at 10:00am PT.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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[ LIVE On 05/09 ] Practice Painting Colorful Shadows :: Group Painting Session with Ian & Manuel

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Tired of dull, desaturated shadows draining the life out of your work?

Join our Magic Box Painting Coaches Ian & Manuel for a Live Group Painting Session focused on painting colorful shadows!

Tuesday, May 9th at 9:00a PST.

Below, you’ll find the link to join the live group…

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