Hi, My Artists Friends! (ʘᴗʘ)ﾉ彡☆

Huuuge thanks for your amazing student's projects! (and shared feedback) I know how much time and energy it takes...and I need your help again (人 •͈ᴗ•͈) I have some ideas for future projects (ahh, if ideas could just be realized by the power of thought!), for traditional artists (and more) and I'd love to hear your thought(s)...

Sooo I created a ✯1-Question Survey!!! ✯(๑˶˘‿˘(◠‿◠`๑)

Take this Survey Now

and share your advice!..As a thank you you'll immediately get a set of exclusive art Wallpapers with one of my favorite paintings Persephone (for your Phone, iPad or Desktop). The link to the Wallpaper download will appear right after you submit your precious answer!

I can't wait to read about your advice and aspirations! It's so inspiring to know that we can grow as artists together.

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Speaking of artistic growth....It's that time of the year!...and it is happening...again! I'm thrilled to announce the 6th Edition of our magical #BringSpring_challenge running on Instagram from 1–31 May with a special theme "Magic Garden!" When I created it 6 years ago I never thought it would become such a dear tradition•.¸¸.•

This year is mega super special...

┌iii┐♡(￣︶￣ ;)

I'm celebrating the 3-Year Anniversary of my book "Brilliant Inks"! Still can't believe it every time I find it in the bookstore (it is published in English and Italian). Like in the book we'll dive into the season's beauty and re-engage with our creativity! (ahh, so much needed in these crazy times!!!)

We've teamed up with amazing co-hosts and Skillshare top teachers @ohn_mar_win @jendixonarts @marienoellewurm @julia_henze and myself @annasokolovaartist to explore your artistic vision.

☆ﾟ*･｡ﾟHow to join:

Repost the challenge image on your Instagram feed (it can be a second image in the post!)
Post your works using #BringSpring_challenge and #BringSpring2025
Follow all organizers on Instagram

And the most important rule is to ENJOY the process!

Prizes! ☆ We're awarding beautiful prizes to celebrate creativity and our Special Edition including

☆ﾟTombow Mega Art Set ☆ﾟ☆ﾟA signed copy of "Brilliant Inks" + a special Surprise ☆ﾟ☆ﾟ

2 Years of Skillshare Premium Membership

…PLUS more surprises!...

Create in ANY medium (drawing, painting, ink, collage, photography...knitting!)! You can do the different prompts whenever you want during the challenge, but to be eligible for prizes, post all 10 prompts by May 31 (23:59 EST).

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And of course some fresh, beautiful, artistic and mega creative students projects:

Fantastic project (with transparent flowers!!) by Ryunosuke in my newest Cats & Flowers class

InKredible Inky digital interpretation by Luitgard in INKredible class on colored inks (which got me the book deal))

The amaaaazing sketches and studies by Michela...Whoaa, I enjoyed exploring them so much! Class on Sketching with Markers.

...and ahhh, my dear Matryoshka by Caitlin in Folk Art class

Thaaank you for keeping the magic in my starry sky!!...♡･☆ﾟ*･

Phew, now I'll read some classic fairy tale and have one more green sencha tea))

And of course will wait for your Survey Responses!

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See you in the class! c[_]c[_]

Liebe Grüße aus Berlin,

A.

Anna Sokolova

Berlin-based Artist

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