Let's Make a Galactic Explosion

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A galactic explosion, you ask? Yes! This past weekend I had the opportunity to teach a class in Tracy's Art Party Weekend.  My session was all about creating this piece of art. 

I encouraged the artists to imagine the galaxy exploding, expelling bits and pieces. And the bits and pieces were created with tangles. We watercolored first, then added the tangle patterns. I am really enjoying seeing all the variations and spins people put on their pieces of art. I have seen and commented on around forty galactic explosions so far. The one above is the piece I created for the video session. The galaxy to the right is one I created for the time lapse 29 second video I posted on Instagram. 

Below is the actual class video showing step by step how to create a galactic explosion of your own. I hope you will give it a go!

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YouTube class above and 29 second time lapse below. Hopefully. Hahahaha! Have a great week!

My examples were both made on the Collection Watercolor Paper from Hahnemühle. It can purchased here.


Comments

  1. GLynneAugust 10, 2021 at 11:51 AM

    This is the first piece I am going to do when I sit down again!
    I’m in the process of setting up a space for my art. It’s a separate room off of my storage room - I excited that I’ll have a nice space!

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    1. AliceAugust 10, 2021 at 12:22 PM

      I’m excited you are going to have a nice place, too! I’d love to see your galaxy when you get it done ❤️

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  2. Sandra StraitAugust 10, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    This was an amazing tutorial, Alice! I had so much fun with my galactic explosion!

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  3. Evy BrowningAugust 10, 2021 at 12:08 PM


    Loved watching this - you explained & demonstrated so clearly. Such an interesting concept & so doable, even for beginning tanglers.

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    1. AliceAugust 10, 2021 at 12:21 PM

      Thanks, Evy, so glad you were able to watch. I hope you will make one of your own. When you aren’t working so hard 🤗

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  4. Jan Brandt, CZTAugust 10, 2021 at 6:35 PM

    I watched your video during the Art Party - loved your presentation! Thanks for posting the video here ... MUCH easier to find that on the Art Party page!!! I'll send you a photo when mine is complete. :)

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    1. AliceAugust 10, 2021 at 7:17 PM

      Yes. Their organization left much to be desired. I’d love to see what you do

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  5. Nancy K.August 13, 2021 at 8:54 PM

    That is so beautiful Alice, thanks for sharing it.

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