Clouds on Water: Special Offer and Guided Session!

I want to welcome you to the magic: marbling magic.

More than 10 years ago, I stumbled upon the art form and fell in love...not just with the end result (which is gorgeous and a world onto its own) but also with the PROCESS of CREATING a marbled piece. It feels so magical: working in the tank, on a water bath, with colors that remain true to their character (no muddy messes!), accepting with grace the organic patterns and designs that naturally reveal themselves, standing in awe as the image is transferred onto paper or fabric or leaves or wood.

This is marbling: fluid beauty reflecting a unique moment in time.

Ever since falling for the art form, I've made it my mission to "bring marbling to the masses." And while I would love to have everyone in the world come spend time with me in my studio, I did the next best thing: I created an online marbling classroom so I could come to you!

There are three great reasons to sign up for Clouds on Water right now:

It's time to learn something new, don't you think?

• This is a great time of the year to give marbling a try. The hectic new year is behind us, routines are back, we're in between major holidays, and the weather is quite agreeable most everywhere for ideal marbling conditions.

Free class!!!

• Now through June 5, 2017, if you buy the Introduction to Paper Marbling eCourse, you get the Advanced Marbling Techniques eCourse FREE. That's a savings of $79! Simply use the code FREEFUN when registering! (You will not see the class added to your shopping cart but you will be sent access information in your confirmation email!)

Guided session with personal feedback!

• I'm hosting a guided session in June! From June 6 through July 1, I'll be active on our private Facebook pages three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays) answering your specific questions, giving feedback on posted work, and posting bonus videos!

To learn more about all three Clouds on Water classrooms and how the eCourse works, head over on the new website: www.CloudsOnWater.com!

Hope to virtually stand with you at the marbling tank and interact with you on the Facebook page!!

Marbling on Photographs

Photograph by the talented Ann Howley.

Marbling on photographs. Yep. Love it. It's ridiculously fun.

I especially love the one above because of the vibrant, warm colors and how the traditional pattern Bouquet mirrors the shapes of the hot air balloons.

And then there is this one:

Another beautiful photograph by the talented Ann Howley.

I wanted to replicate the feel of the arctic cold, sparse landscape, and floating ice in this image so I chose to do an Italian Vein in cool colors over the top of it. I think I pulled it off since I feel a chill every time I look at it!

You can learn how to create traditional patterns such as Bouquet (and 15 other traditional patterns!) in my Clouds on Water: Introduction to Paper Marbling eCourse. And if you're up for a marbling adventure, check out my Clouds on Water: Advanced Marbling Techniques eCourse where, among many things, you'll learn about additives (used to create the Italian Vein pattern) and how to marble on photographs and other non-traditional materials.

For a short time, I am offering an incredible special on these two courses ~ buy the Introduction to Paper Marbling eCourse and get the Advanced Marbling Techniques eCourse for free!! That's a savings of $129!! Head on over to www.CloudsOnWater.com to register and use the discount code EBRULOVE. There are still four weeks of guided sessions by me on our very active private Facebook page and you'll have access to all the videos, website content, and downloadable handouts through the end of July!

Hope to see you in the classroom!

Purpose, not Perfection

In my Introduction to Paper Marbling eCourse, I emphasize purpose over perfection because, well, perfection is not possible in marbling. And when you let go of expectations, that’s when the good stuff happens.

So yeah, sometimes we miss the mark. Or the color is off. Or we’re still learning a new technique. When it comes to marbling, even those so called boo-boos are stunning. But they can also take on another life. And it’s found in something called the “overmarble.”

I teach the overmarble technique in my class because it opens up endless possibilities to add texture, movement, and depth to a piece…and it also can cover up the boo-boos that no one else sees but is driving us up the wall.

Yeah, I get it. I’ve been there.

So let’s strive for purpose together while at the same time have fun playing with our boo-boos. Early bird registration for Clouds on Water ends soon. Register by Thursday, April 30 and save $80.