I'm back! and some latest news! (Patreon)

I can't believe I can actually type now- it's a miracle from weeks ago when I broke my wrist! I begin my first PT apt tomorrow but already making great progress!

I'm fresh back from my Scotland retreat- it was a bit of a challenge teaching this round with my hand because eventhough it's not my dominant hand I still use it for all kinds of things.

I had such a great time with all my Patreons who attended this retreat and the other retreats this past Summer- hopefully next yr - there will be zero injuries! LOL - The retreats for 27' are all sold out ( although I think a spot opened on Morocco- go to Uptrek site to see) - so put your name on the waiting list if you are looking to go to a retreat- many people have come to my retreat from waiting lists!!

I have 5 spots left on my NYC watercolor workshop Dec 4&5 - if interested click here: https://www.ellencrimitrent.com/service-page/nyc-watercolor-workshop-1?referral=service_list_widget

Coming soon I will be announcing a zoom class in October- I am just waiting to hear back from my lovely moderator Romina to see if she is available - the date for this will be October 17th 1-4pm, eastern time- if you miss it you will get the playback. We have so much fun with the zoom classes- I may get stressed when I have tech issues but it all works out!

I am currently looking into workshops for 27' and will be announcing at least one of them soon. While I love to visit every area my Patreons are from its impossible so I pick areas that make sense for both me and you. So stay tuned for the next workshop announcement.

Lastly as Summer is coming to a close- I hope you had some time to rest, relax and unwind with some watercolor painting. As I tell everyone I see who comes to a class or retreat- do not stress over getting it correct- what is important is the journey. Art isn't mean to be stressful and frustrating- it's supposed to be joyful, therapeutic and expressive. If you can just paint with color thats enough, a shape, a object- no one needs to constantly paint a masterpiece- we are not being graded on our abilities we are simply expressing ourselves in a more creative way. There is NO need to get upset when things do not go your way when you are learning a new technique or skill - I did not paint soft skies overnight myself and I have been painting for a very long time!! Give yourself grace, enjoy the process- remember if you want to get better you actually have to practice, practice, practice- and for some it might take a few days, or weeks or even a year- I have some retreat repeats who have evolved in over a few yrs- and happy that although the progress was not instant - there was significant progress!!

Also I read others think they have to keep up with each tutorial I put out- NO- it's always there- move around pick others- this is NOT a race- the tutorials are simply there when you are ready to learn from them!!

Okay folks I need to rest my broken wrist- thanks again for being amazing patreons!!

Super Patreons I will post the live stream info tomorrow for Sunday sept 20 12noon eastern time ! write in comments if this date works for you- I wonder if thurs evening are better??

Enjoy your day!

Ellen