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Holiday dotting season
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Now is the time for your to pick up your Christmas supplies! Things to dot include
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Glass Ball Christmas Ornaments
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Available for purchase at any Michaels stores
Canadian Michaels Craft stores
It is nearly that time of year, where Michaels starts stocking their Christmas ornaments and their Ashland Glass ornaments. Every year they have a deal - 2 for the price of 1! Keep an eye out Click for Michaels Canada USA Michaels Craft stores Keep an eye out for Christmas sales that are happening. They often have 30% off their decorations Click for Michaels USA |
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Deco Art Stencils |
Deco Art has a clearance section on their website. At the moment they have 70% off stencils (not mandala designs, but outlines that you could dot within). Click the pic to go to the website
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Susan is the owner of Susan Nelson Creations (previously known as Keanekat Creations) and creates beautiful YouTube videos using the DIY Mandala Stones dotting tools.
Instagram: @susannelsoncreations Facebook: @SusanNelsonCreations YouTube https://youtube.com/c/SusanKeanekatCreations 
Susan's favourite dotted pieces include her 'Gracie Rock' based on the colour palette of her fur girl (above) and a dotted canvas with a antique tapestry look.
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What is your art and dot experience? I have been involved in the arts for as long as I can remember. My parents were professional artists and had a gallery in Coombs, BC,Canada for many years. Professional artists in my family (both sides) go back many generations. I have tried many mediums such as soap stone carving, drawing, painting, silk screening, sewing and even weaving. I was also a professional makeup artist for many years. I started dotting I think in 2017 after a friend introduced me to it. I had already started rock painting as a form of pain management. So after taking a few classes from the Otauna patterns I was hooked.
How has dotting changed your life? Dotting has changed my life in such a massive way! I have Ehle’s Danlos syndrome and Behcets Autoimmune. I have always been open about this as I want others to know that art is an amazing form of the healing team. It takes the mind away from the painful days. Living with chronic medical conditions can be very isolating and depressing. I have now a new art family that give me joy every day. For this I am eternally grateful.
What is your favourite dotting tip or saying? My favourite tip for dotting is all about the paint. A good smooth consistency is almost always going to be your friend.
What have you discovered about yourself since you started dotting? I have found that I love to teach and share my knowledge that I have learned along my own journey. If it can help one person then it makes my day. I love to make videos as it is easy and does not require much effort other than hitting record.
What is your favourite dotting equipment? I have tried many tools over the years. When I found the DIY tool set I never looked back. The variation in sizes is just perfect. I like that there are no gaps in tool sizes so I can always make the size I need
What is your favourite item to dot? My favourite item to dot on must be the 3.7 inch stone I make from the Happy Dotting company moulds. It is the perfect size. In addition to that I will dot on many other sizes and surfaces. I love the 12x12 canvas too.
What is some advice in selling your art? The best advice I can share is make the item look great in your pictures. Take the time to stage your item with good lighting and if you need to use an app to adjust the brightness etc then I would. You only get a few seconds to draw in your audience. Good lighting and a bright clear image.
What piece of advice you would give your beginner? Watch videos on dotting if you don’t have access to in person lessons. I would say that really focus on your foundation dots more than anything. Learning to keep alignment without grid lines will go along way in your journey.
What is your favourite paints to dot with? My favourite paints to use …..well I love the metallic Arteza acrylic paints. They do have to be thinned down and the rich colours are so pretty. I can get plump dots with them that give a beautiful depth. Next to that I love the dazzling metallics by DecoArt and the colour shift paints by FolkArt.
Check out her YouTube videos
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