Tori Weyers

I recently finished teaching a 4 week intuitive painting class at Nickelplate Arts in Noblesville Indiana and I thought it would be fun to do a quick post of the progress and progression of the painting I created while I was teaching this class. Intuitive paining is one of my favorite classes to teach because it is so exciting to see everyones styles and process come to life. Check out each of the images below to see the journey this painting took, the last shot is my final p

I am SO EXCITED to announce that I'm going to be teaching a brand new online course as a part of Wanderlust 2018! Wanderlust is a whole year long journey - an online event offering you videos from 24 guest teachers and 2 resident teachers on a weekly basis (each one is full length, high quality and downloadable), access to the Wanderlust Community with a supportive and friendly atmosphere, where all of the classes are gathered. You will also find there various activities that

I am so excited to share an extra special episode of Coffee Tea and Art! Since we were in San Diego, CA it was kismet that I got chance to meet up with Belen Sotelo ( Art&Whimsy.net ) for Coffee Tea and Art's first ever artist Interview! Check it out below and learn about why you should think twice before buying tea in a tourist gift shop! ;) Until next time, Enjoy your creative journey! Tori Weyers #coffee #tea #art #artist #caffeinated #process #sketchbook #notebook #artsu

I am back for another quick sketchbook series exercise! This week are exploring the elements of art through color and mixing with white. When you mix a pure color in this case I will be using Phthalo Blue with white this process is also called a tint. Quick Refresher: Tint: Color theory defines a true tint as any hue or mixture of pure colors with only white added. A tint lightens the color, but it doesn't make it brighter. Even though the color may appear brighter, in actual

It took a few weeks but we finally got episode number 10 ready to go! Check it out below and grab a new sketchbook/notebook for a little summer creative fun! Until next time, Enjoy your creative journey! Tori Weyers #coffee #tea #art #artist #caffeinated #process #sketchbook #notebook #artsupplies #toriweyers #drawriot #draw #dailydrawing

Composition studies are a perfect addition to any sketchbook practice. We will be focusing on creating a series of focal point compositions with a limited color palette. Quick refresher: A focal point (or center on interest) is the element in a composition that pulls in the viewer's eye. This would be the main subject of your composition, in both figurative or abstract work. You can emphasize a focal point through composition, color, and the range of tones you use. Since we w

Join me for my sketchbook series and find new ways to create and learn about your style!!

This new "Sketchbook Practice" series is all about getting back to the basics of carrying around a sketchbook and filling it with creative process, marks and observations from your daily life. Your sketchbook doesn't have to to be about making a beautiful page or really even have to have any specific purpose or outcome. Anything goes, so grab a sketchbook and lets explore together! Steps for starting a Daily Sketchbook Habit 1. Find a book to work in Size doesn't matter here

My husband, son and I went for a bike ride into Broad Ripple so we could get out do some sketching and painting from life and enjoy the day. Everyone was out biking, running, walking, eating and generally enjoying the sunshine and cool breezes but I let my son known today is just not an extra day off work or the unofficial start to the summer this day is meaningful and has roots in the history of our country. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of

How is it almost June?! I hope your spring has been fabulous and we are zooming towards summer! The pools are opening up and we are getting out and enjoying nature more. Summer feels like such a time of growth and exploration in so many ways. If you are still with us on this year long journey congratulations and if you are just joining in I am so happy you are here! You can follow along with everyone on Instagram with #DrawRiotDaily and I can't wait to see what you create in