Instructor: Ingrid Ellison
Monday, November 10
9am-12pm
1 session

It is always the perfect time to begin or revisit your sketchbook practice.  Keeping a visual journal is a portable tool you can use to explore creativity and  connect to yourself. I have been keeping journals as part of my studio practice  for years amassing volumes of drawings, collages, prose, lists and paintings.  I absolutely love having a place to gather my thoughts and ideas and make note of the things I notice and inspire me. On any given day I can paint a page,  brainstorm a new project, respond to a poem or experiment with new materials. In this workshop, I will introduce you to some of the traditional and alternative materials that I use. I will share simple exercises to unblock your creative sessions  and provide plenty of prompts for visual journal entries. I hope to share my love of  spending time in a creative space and leave you feeling inspired to set aside  time to record what matters to you most.

**Please note: As format and size preference is a personal choice, we ask that participants bring their own journal. All other materials will be provided by the instructor

Ingrid Ellison was born in Boston and has made Maine her home for the past 18 years. Since moving to the mid-coast she has exhibited throughout New England including the Center for Maine Contemporary Art, The University of Maine Bangor, Aarhus Gallery, The Cynthia Winings Gallery, and AVA Center for the Arts. Ingrid graduated from Skidmore College with a BS in Studio Art and earned her MFA in Painting from American University. In addition, she studied printmaking at Il Bisonte in Florence, Italy and has participated in residencies and workshops at the Vermont Studio Center and Castle Hill Center for the Arts, and Hewnoaks. Ingrid continues to engage in the arts community  teaching a number

Ingrid Ellison www.ingridellison.com @paintinginthebarn