Artist Renee Mak

Happy Valentine's Day art lovers!  Hope you enjoy this digital art...  created from one of my own original painted backgrounds, photographed papers and flowers,  and a vintage photo of my mom.   Feel free to share with your  own special Valentine or  on social media.  Be sure and check out more fabulous art today... I'm linking up to Paint Party Friday ... so enjoy!  xoxo Commission requests warmly welcomed! Copyright protected... artist Renee Mak & Fuss It Up! Designs

This past weekend I taught my  Fabulous Key Pendant Necklace with Vintage Jewelry! class at the studio.  I love teaching mixed media classes and always create right along with my students.  Here's the  pendant I created this weekend. I've been thinking a lot about dreams lately,  as in dreaming BIG, and so I chose the key that says "DREAMS" on it. Although vintage keys are great to use, I really like using the Tim Holtz keys from Archivers ! The keys have words engraved on them and come in a pack with several different shapes and sizes to choose from. I find my jewels at flea markets and thrift stores but you could also use vintage family jewelry and create fabulous keepsakes with sentimental value! The supplies for this  fabulous creation are simple... a key Mod Podge glitter E6000   vintage jewelry and a chain! And here's the simple skinny... (instructions) 1. Use the Mod Podge to adhere glitter to the key; allow to dry. 2.  Use E6000 to adhe...

Save the date!  Classes this week at my studio include:   Vintage Photo Pendant Necklace   Do you love the look of old photos and all things vintage? Now you can learn  how to turn vintage photos into fabulous pendant necklaces  in this easy to understand, step-by-step workshop! Each student will leave with several finished pieces and the knowledge to create more at home! Taught by artist Renee Mak at    Fuss It Up! Designs Art Studio Historic Valley Junction 222 1/2 5th Street  West Des Moines, Iowa  50265 Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00pm March 8th  Sign up now!    Thurs. March 8th $30.00 USD       ___________________________________________________________ Mixed Media Collage Painting! Learn how to create a fabulous Mixed Media Collage painting  using acrylic paint and recycled items like used  gift wrap, bubble wrap, and even a Starbucks coffee sleeve!   This workshop includes all of the ...

Last night as the sun set and the chill got chillier, 30 women came out and created one of a kind glass pendant necklaces! Class samples by Renee Mak The class was offered as part of the West Des Moines Community Ed program. Vintage photos were provided but many students brought their own photos to use! I also brought along some vintage comic books! And some even cut up and used words or graphics from my business card! Each table had samples and written instructions . . . and while some students jumped right in, others had a hard time deciding what picture to choose! Lots of fun chit chat filled the room . . . and many creative ideas where shared! Artists made one or several fabulous pendants that I hope to see around town!  Thanks everyone for coming out and having a great time with me! Feel free to post pictures of your finished creations on the Fuss It Up! facebook wall ,  "Like" us if you haven't already and...

"Trash to Treasure Mixed Media Class" Here are some of the classes I'm currently teaching and where! Classes offered through West Des Moines Community Education:   LEARNwest Winter/Spring Catalog 2012 Trash to Treasure~ Mixed Media Canvas! Wednesday February 1, 2012 7:00-9:00pm Create a fabulous mixed media collage painting using acrylic  paint and recycled items like used gift wrap, bubble wrap,  and even a used coffee cup! This workshop includes  all the materials, easy step-by-step instructions, and you will leave with a finished piece of artwork ready to hang on the wall!  NEW!    Vintage Photo Pendant Necklace   Wednesday February 8, 2012 7:00-9:00pm Do you love the look of old photos and all things vintage?  Now you can learn how to turn vintage photos into fabulous pendant necklaces in this  easy to understand, step-by-step workshop...