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Volta is a watercolor illustrator and animation artist. She is the author of Watercolor Snacks (a book on painting watercolor foods, published by Rocky Nook). Available: https://www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Snacks-Inspiring-Sketching-Painting/dp/1681987155/
Volta Voloshin-Smith helps corporate teams and private groups feel calm and connected through creative and meditative workshops. Her signature workshop, Watercolor Meditation, combines breathing techniques with simple brush marks to reduce stress and prevent burnout.
Originally from Moldova, Volta adds vibrancy to food through illustrations and brings brands to life with live painting and memorable animations. Her clients include Home Depot, Meta, Michaels, and others.
Host of the Calm and Creative podcast, she frequently makes TV appearances to discuss the benefits of art for mental health.
Connect with Volta:
https://www.instagram.com/colorsnack/ https://www.colorsnack.com/
This FieldTrip is an introduction to watercolors through a series of fun, easy and relaxing exercises.
You will get an introduction to basic watercolor skills as well as a series of watercolor meditations, or exercises, that combine colors and mindfulness for a meditative experience.
It can be enjoyed by anyone and prior art experience is not necessary to feel the healing benefits of relaxing with watercolors.
5 minute meditation to kickstart the FieldTrip and get into a creative flow
Introduction to basic watercolor techniques
Watercolor meditations - a series of soothing creative exercises that combine mark making and breathwork
Wrap up with a few minutes and ask participants to share their artworks
Watercolor paper (140lbs paper for best results)
A set of watercolor paints
A watercolor brush or water brush pen (medium to large for maximum fun)
Paper towel + a jar of water
A pencil or pen to add details or flourishes
A snack for nourishment (optional)
A hands-on session where participants get to build, craft, or create something tangible.
The recording will be shared within 24 hours in the follow up email for a 4-day window, and available at the top of this page. Make sure to register for access!
Volta is a watercolor illustrator and animation artist. She is the author of Watercolor Snacks (a book on painting watercolor foods, published by Rocky Nook). Available: https://www.amazon.com/Watercolor-Snacks-Inspiring-Sketching-Painting/dp/1681987155/
Volta Voloshin-Smith helps corporate teams and private groups feel calm and connected through creative and meditative workshops. Her signature workshop, Watercolor Meditation, combines breathing techniques with simple brush marks to reduce stress and prevent burnout.
Originally from Moldova, Volta adds vibrancy to food through illustrations and brings brands to life with live painting and memorable animations. Her clients include Home Depot, Meta, Michaels, and others.
Host of the Calm and Creative podcast, she frequently makes TV appearances to discuss the benefits of art for mental health.
Connect with Volta:
https://www.instagram.com/colorsnack/ https://www.colorsnack.com/
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