Deb Magelssen Studio
Fine Art Paintings in Acrylic & Watercolor, Products & Merchandise, Workshops & Classes, Online Art Video's, Quarterly Newsletters, and much, much more!
Deb Magelssen Studio
MN
United States
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IN THE STUDIO! Here we go! The fun stuff of studio life! 
Meet "Snug's", The Studio Cat.
My Art Marketing and Business Advisor
...I do everything he says!
PAINTING TIP'SDisaster Stikes Again!
How many times have you started a painting with great intentions and then all of a sudden during the painting process things start to go all wrong? Disasters will happen and they will happen many times before you get a painting that just "clicks" for you. Here are some things you can do will get you on your way to success:
1. Forgive yourself! Stop the piles of guilt you lay upon yourself for not "getting t the first time". Remember the saying, "Practice Makes Perfect?"
2. Watch your self-talk. Needless mind chatter that continues to create negativity is not helpful. Stop it.
3. Take a break. Breakaway from your painting. Go for a walk, have a cup of coffee, or call a friend. Come back with a new attitude and you will see what needs to be done with fresh eyes.
4. Ask for help. Don't be so prideful that you can't ask for help. There are so many artists who would love to share what they know and help you get to your next level.
5. Don't forget to play! Play time is your best time! Let go of all the "shoulds" and release yourself from the rules. Paint with white paint for a change!
MY SWEET STUDIO
My studio space is only 12'x14' wide and things can get crazy and messy. I love my studio-it's where I can grow as an artist and be myself.
Each day I get to play! This keeps me free, creative and spontaneous. I have a blast painting what I love and so should you.
When I get into "my creative zone", I start painting larger works, series pieces and commissioned paintings. Keep it fun and energetic.
If you run into trouble with any of your paintings and don't know what to do, just put it aside for a while or a few days and come back to it. I sometimes let my paintings "sit in the oven" and when I come back to look at them, I can see exactly what each one needs.
Paintings have a wonderful way of talking to us, so listen and paint with your whole heart.
Favorite Quote of the Month:
February 2012
"All colors are the friends of their neighbors and the lovers of their opposites."
-Marc Chagall
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Upcoming News!
My newest Art Newsletter is now available!
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"Perk Me Up" The 4th in the coffee cup series is completed! 
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Deb's new 2012 Classes & Workshop schedule now available!
Workshops all year long! New classes forming all the time so check back often.
Don't miss out on all the fun!
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Free Video Art Lessons Online!
My new MagelssenArt YouTube channel has 18 Art video's just for you! Use for education or just plain fun! Paint along or just sit back, watch, and get a glimse of Deb's creative art process.
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Deb's Dog Portraits are now hanging at m.a.&p.a.w.s.
A wonderful grooming shop here in Forest Lake. Call them for booking your puppers-and kitties-next bath.
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For more art events in the Twin Cities visit Deb's new FacebookFan Page
and join in the fun.
And don't forget...
...get those paints out and be creative!
