Milan Art Institute Mastery Program Part 2, month 4, experience, review and 17 tips for Sections 1-4

My experience of the fourth month Milan Art Institute Mastery Program, which is Part 2: Mixed Media! With 17 Tips along the way and I show you all the assignments that we did in Section 1, section 2, section 3 and section 4.
I started the program on January 1st 2024 and hope to finish by December 31 2024!
We learned different techniques for mixed media paintings like oils over acrylics, inks, mark making and spray paint! Aside from that there was a lot of soul searching of what defines us as artists, finding our style, our voice. I share struggles and successes - I hope you find this useful! Please comment if you have questions or requests for art tutorials!
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[@petragroening862]

Thanks for sharing Katja, your videos are always so informative and honest, nicely done. Best of luck for your surgery. Thinking of you and wish a speedy recovery.

[@cathybradshaw6008]

I love watching your videos. Good luck on your surgery. I will be getting a new knee soon

[@louisalinton]

Having just discovered you, I'm so glad you've just posted this new compil of tips, and yes, it's another really good one (I took notes). In answer to one of your questions, I find it's not so much about the price of the tape but the way you remove it. Use a hairdryer to heat up the glue as you are pulling the tape, slowly but firmly, so that you don't rip the paper. Instead of gloves, you can rub soap into your fingers and scratch a bar to get it under your nails before you start the session. Loved the advice about being selective when buying spray paint, I haven't got to that stage yet in my own work and it totally makes sense. Thanks again and a speedy recovery from the op. Looking forward to the next update :)

[@carolgivati7372]

Good luck with your surgery and a speedy recovery.

[@katjart3649]

Thank you! I'm back on my feet and will be back in the studio this weekend, yay!

[@user-go7nl2ud1o]

I’m also doing the MP. It’s great to see other people’s insights. Good luck with your surgery. ❤

[@katjart3649]

Oh how cool! How far along are you? Enjoying it?

[@tonitonita9046]

I love your insightful way of looking at things it really makes sense. Thank you for sharing your journey and reminding us to play.

[@katjart3649]

What a beautiful comment, thank you very much!

[@dianecharest8365]

I think your work is great. Thank you for sharing your process.

[@katjart3649]

Thank you very much, I am so happy if I can inspire or encourage others... happy painting to you!

[@kathleenwildey2757]

Bless your heart, I hope the surgery goes well! Are you finding it hard to get out of your comfort zone?

[@katjart3649]

Thank you! The surgery DID go well and I can't wait to hit the studio again. Well... I think the more often we get out of the comfort zone the easier it gets! And it is a bit of a personality question - are you an adventurer who needs new input frequently, or do you like to rest in your safe space and prefer not to be "shaken up" all the time. I am somewhere in between that I believe. What prompted you to ask that I wonder?

[@kathleenwildey2757]

@@katjart3649 So glad surgery went well. Hope you heal quickly. I asked about comfort zone because of something you said in your video. Some days I feel adventurous but most of the time my comfort zone wins out. I don't care for acrylic paints and actively avoid them. Not sure if this program would work for me. I have never done collage or abstract either. Oils are my comfort place.