Gulf Coast Bob Ross Workshops

Unfortunately...

2012-02-01T14:02:00.000-06:00

I am doing very badly again, and I have spent 6 of the last 24 hours at a local clinic, in a wheelchair. I am able to take very small steps with the assistance of crutches at best. Sometimes, I am too weak to do that. The doc won't put me in the hospital, but has special ordered the IV solution I am in need of. I am currently awaiting its arrival at the clinic, but it could be a week or more

MOBILE, ALABAMA!!!

2012-01-16T04:16:00.001-06:00

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH 1:00PM-5:00PM AT HOBBY LOBBY, I hope you will join me for a Bob Ross Open Studio! I will be there to demonstrate specific elements (clouds, mountains, happy trees, etc) and offer advice and assistance in the Bob Ross landscape, seascape, and floral techniques. This will not be a structured workshop due to my current health condition (cannot be on my feet at all), but there

Long Overdue Hello To My Students! :D

2011-12-14T22:28:00.002-06:00

The Plan (hopefully)

2011-11-17T19:52:00.001-06:00

Hey everyone, glad to know that some of you are still here! I miss everyone very much and I appreciate all who responded to my email! I wanted to let you know that I am going to try to plan an "open studio" in early 2012. I have heard from enough folks in Mobile to schedule a day to do this. I would open the classroom and just be there for anyone to come in and paint happy trees (or flowers, etc

Down and Out

2011-11-07T10:47:00.000-06:00

Just a note to students and Facebook followers that I've deactivated my account for the time being. I didn't want people to think that I deleted our group or blocked anyone. I'll be back soon! Also, my sincere thanks for the response to my recent email. I am so grateful for the thoughts, prayers, and support of my wonderful students especially during this difficult time. Thank you so much...

October Update

2011-10-22T11:42:00.000-05:00

Hi my friends! Hope you are all well! I'm having good days and bad days lately, but I wanted to let you know that I have seen some improvement again and while I am not strong enough to hold workshops, I will be trying to paint soon to see how my muscles handle it. I really hope to return to some kind of teaching format in January, but I'm having to take things one day at a time here. I'll

Hi Everyone

2011-09-25T23:07:00.000-05:00

I was hoping to have better news to share by now. However, I had another major setback this past week and I am on a walker again. Unfortunately, I do not anticipate being able to return this year. I am doing everything I can to improve...God will have to do the rest. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Thank you for understanding and I hope you'll stick around for the relaunch of Gulf Coast

Just checking in

2011-08-14T01:41:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, I just wanted to stop by. Things haven't changed much on the home-front. I'm in bed most of the time with paralysis, and I am currently unable to speak at all. I will travel to Jackson this Thursday for tests and a consultation. Praying for a solution so I can have a life again. Thank you, friends, for your thoughts and prayers always. I'll keep you posted. ~Kelli

July Update...

2011-07-19T00:21:00.000-05:00

Hello my friends, I attempted a video and it would not upload properly. I wanted to give everyone an update on my condition and what the chances are of teaching in the near future. Unfortunately, the chances are zero at this time. While I have seen minor improvements here and there, I continue to have setbacks and I am nowhere in the vicinity of being able to paint or teach. I wish I had better

Happy Evergreens

2011-07-05T06:24:00.000-05:00

Good morning peeps! Those of you who have been in my class for a long time know that I've talked about "upward evergreens". I am FINALLY sharing a pic of one of the evergreens that I passed by every day in Daytona/NSB near the Bob Ross Art Workshop. So to those who insist that your happy trees aren't "right" because they aren't thick enough...this happy tree disagrees! It was funny because I

Exhausted Video Update

2011-06-07T00:40:00.004-05:00

Still down for the count...

2011-05-31T18:45:00.000-05:00

Hi friends, I am unfortunately at a stand-still and not recovering from my most recent attacks of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis. Headed to the doc again tomorrow. I'm waiting on a Nephrology consult in Jackson and will possibly be referred to a Cardiologist as well. I'm doing everything I can to improve. I'm sorry that I have been unable to return to teaching. I'm not even able to lift my arms

Health Update

2011-05-17T21:05:00.000-05:00

Hi friends, just wanted to let everyone know that I had another serious episode over the weekend. I have been in and out of the hospital and I am honestly not in the best of shape right now. Glad to be home again and I hope to see some significant improvement soon, but it looks like it might be a long road. I've changed my voice mail to reflect that I am away from my desk until further notice. I

Bad news...

2011-04-13T20:48:00.000-05:00

For those who have not read it on my Facebook page, I regret to say that all classes are postponed until further notice. I had a serious episode of Periodic Paralysis following my last workshop. My heart was affected and I ended up in the hospital unable to move from the shoulders down. My upper body has improved a good bit, but my lower body is still paralyzed. I do expect to improve and

Now a "Like" Page on Facebook!

2011-03-30T00:02:00.003-05:00

Stay up to date on news, the schedule, class coupons, and more! Click above and join in! :)

Baby Mania, College, Computer Fail, Birthday, Biloxi, and more...

2011-03-24T01:30:00.000-05:00

Wow sorry for the semi-hiatus here lately, folks. I knew March was going to be a wild month, and I'm telling ya, it has been wilder than I dreamed! My niece and my cousin were born this month in the same week in two different states! I had to drop my Biology class and enroll in Astronomy instead, which accompanies a Social Science class I'm taking. They are both short term and a whirlwind of a

Home.

2011-03-09T16:06:00.001-06:00

I'm back from my unexpected trip to Louisiana. My niece is perfect and sweet and snuggly and I'm blessed to finally be an Aunt! :) Half day seascape workshop coming up Saturday at Hobby Lobby Biloxi! The cost is $30 plus supplies or $40 supplies included. I need a minimum of three students...email me to get on the roster! gulfcoastartworks@gmail.com I'll send out an email to my email list also

HOLY BABY ON THE WAY, BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-03-03T13:14:00.002-06:00

I just received word that my Niece is on the way, emergency style! Prayers appreciated for my sister Katie and baby Jo to be A-OK! I have to drive to Louisiana and will not be in Mobile this Saturday. Students, we will postpone class to another date...stay tuned! THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING! Love, Kelli

What's goin' on...

2011-02-19T07:58:00.000-06:00

Did any of my locals feel the EARTHQUAKE we had last night? Crazy, huh? We are hurricane central here, so I have to say that the word "earthquake" is foreign to us Coasties. I say foreign lightly...just meaning that we associate it with somewhere other than here. Because we don't have them! I am smack dab on the Mississippi/Alabama state line, right on the coastline. If I lived any further south

Texting (but not while driving)!

2011-02-13T11:45:00.001-06:00

For those who prefer text messaging over email to register or cancel your registration (especially if it's last minute), please feel free to do so. I would rather receive a last minute text than not hear from you at all. :-) I've tested it out and it looks like MOST texts are going through. A few still aren't, and I guess it revolves around whether or not I have a signal in the backwoods (I

Schedule Update for Mobile Hobby Lobby

2011-02-01T19:47:00.000-06:00

Just letting Mobile folks know that I updated the February schedule to include a second date. This Saturday will be a floral and the 19th will be a snowy landscape. Both are 10AM to 4PM. For questions or to RSVP, email me! gulfcoastartworks@gmail.com Only 8 seats are available, and I cannot accept walk-ins unless there is a vacancy. No exceptions to this, as I do not have space in the classroom

Holy Happy Trees, Batman!

2011-01-30T09:08:00.003-06:00

Biloxi Hobby Lobby's Bob Ross Workshop 2011 Kickoff Me = No sleep, systemic disease in full force, exhausted, weak, and almost on crutches; A quick stop at Walmart for masking tape and paper towels (side note: thank God for motorized wheelchairs); A fabulous friend showing up to help me set up the classroom and get everyone squared away; A full class (which is eight students) unexpectedly

Pre-registration for Biloxi - February 26th

2011-01-28T23:54:00.001-06:00

For those who will miss the January 29th winter landscape workshop, I will be repeating it (same painting) on Saturday, February 26th. It's 10AM to 4PM. We dismiss for lunch and take additional breaks as needed. Cost is $45 plus supplies. If you wish to own your own Bob Ross supplies, you will need the Master Set (red box) from Hobby Lobby. Since I'm giving a month's notice, you have time to

BILOXI STUDENTS!

2011-01-25T02:24:00.000-06:00

I have tried twice to send out an email to those on my Biloxi mailing list, but it appears that neither one has gone through. I don't know what's up with my Google account, but I sent almost the same email to my Mobile students and they received it. Blah...crazy interwebs! Anyway, I wanted to let you know that an ad went in the Sun Herald (much earlier than expected), and I have a lot of new

The next couple weeks...

2011-01-16T22:48:00.001-06:00

Hey folks, just checking in! I start a new semester of college in the morning, and it's going to be a doozy. Wish me luck! I will of course continue to teach on weekends as usual. The only reduction in workshops will be for the first few months of the year, due to so many baby showers and babies being born in the family (I'm finally going to be an Aunt)! However, I am hoping to make several of

Biloxi Peeps!

2011-01-10T22:55:00.000-06:00

I'm going to take a wild guess and say my January 29th ad went in the Sun Herald yesterday? Sweet! I'm not ignoring anyone's calls...went to the dentist today and didn't get home till late. I'll get back with everyone tomorrow (Tuesday)! Please note that I may show up as "unknown" on your Caller ID, and that's only because I will probably be calling you from my (occasionally fussy) computer

That little blue Samsung that I keep ranting about...

2011-01-04T13:00:00.000-06:00

It's sorta working again. I say "sorta" reluctantly. My friends and I tested out text messaging. Some came through and some didn't. Mom called and received an "out of service" message, but we were able to talk next time. I feel like I'm shaking the "Magic 8 Ball" and asking "Will my phone work properly today?" "Not likely..." answers Mr. Magic 8 Ball. I'd love for it to be as easy as

Aaaaannnnnd it goes POOF once again...

2011-01-02T23:44:00.002-06:00

That would be my phone. It's out of service...according to Mom who got the word to me by way of a relative who was ticked off that I couldn't be reached all day long. I had no clue until 10:30 tonight when said relative told me in person, and there's a good chance that the phone has been non-functional for a while (although it LOOKS perfectly fine...would be nice to have a little red flag or

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2011-01-02T01:30:00.000-06:00

Wow, it snuck up on me! Happy 2011 everyone! I hope your holidays were filled with joy and memories. I'm striving every day to feel better so I can get back to business. In fact, the first workshop of the year is coming up quickly...THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 8TH at Hobby Lobby in Mobile. It will be an ALL DAY landscape workshop, which means 10:00AM to 4:00PM. We will break for lunch and take

Thursday "All-Day" Workshop

2010-12-26T22:39:00.000-06:00

Although the four day series didn't work out, I will be teaching a one day workshop on Thursday, December 30th at Hobby Lobby in Biloxi! Class begins at 10:00AM. We will break for lunch, then come back and finish the painting. We usually dismiss between 3:00 and 4:00PM. Price is $45 if you bring your own canvas and Bob Ross supplies (landscape paint and brushes). If you wish to simply show up

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!

2010-12-20T18:30:00.000-06:00

Just a note to say that the Gulf Coast Bob Ross Holiday has been canceled due to low enrollment. I suspected this would happen since the majority of my students work during the week...which is why I almost always teach on Saturdays and Sundays. :-) At any rate, we'll try it again another time! Stay tuned for the 2011 schedule...I'm looking forward to teaching a brand new series of landscapes,

Bob Ross Holiday Update

2010-12-18T08:31:00.001-06:00

Ok, so I'm a little concerned. I've heard from folks who said YES, I want to attend this series. I responded via email with the registration form and instructions on securing the seat and paying the deposit. And I haven't heard back from anyone. And it's now December 18th. A series such as this is done differently than a regular one day workshop. If you were to register for a Bob Ross week

THANK YOU!

2010-12-16T00:48:00.002-06:00

I have the most SUPER AWESOMELY FABULOUS FRIENDS in the world!!! I'm blown away by the number of votes I received in the Gulf Coast Artist Index & Art Resources contest! A little over 40% of the total votes! The painting won 2nd place and is on display for sale at Many Places Gift Gallery in Long Beach, MS. People from all over the world voted. Your support and efforts were CRAZY-AMAZING!Thanks a

It's a close race!

2010-12-13T01:12:00.001-06:00

I'm about 4.5% behind first place as of right now...I'm blown away that I'm even in an art contest to begin with! Thanks so much for continuing to vote each day! This could bring a great deal of attention to the Bob Ross technique here on the Gulf Coast. I've seen first hand how some people's views about this style of art have improved already (while others haven't, but we luvs them anyways). :-

Could you vote for me? :-)

2010-12-10T15:04:00.002-06:00

Hello friends, I am honored to have been chosen as a finalist in a local contest called "Mother Nature In Motion". I submitted my original seascape "Storm's Rolling In", seen below: (Photo temporarily removed) I'm one of five finalists and it comes down to a public vote here: http://www.googinsgallery.com/Contests.html Thank you for your consideration!!! Kelli P.S. - You can vote once each

Get-Together at Hobby Lobby Mobile

2010-12-07T08:28:00.001-06:00

Hello friends, I am still unable to teach a complete workshop at this time, but I want to extend an invitation to Hobby Lobby in Mobile this Saturday the 11th at 2:00PM for a Christmas party! We will have a few snacks and feel free to bring your Bob Ross supplies and paint if you want, although it will only be a 2 or 3 hour thing. Not an actual class, just a get-together with my peeps. All of my

Vloggin' from my 'hood :-)

2010-12-04T18:50:00.000-06:00

STILL HERE! And GCBRH registration begins now!

2010-12-01T18:30:00.015-06:00

STILL dealing with my fussy kidneys and muscles. STILL on the mend from the ear infection of doom. But I'm STILL here! And although I've had to cancel my other classes until 2011, the Gulf Coast Bob Ross Holiday is STILL ON! December 27th-30th in Biloxi, Mississippi...only a couple blocks from the beach. FABULOUS! I need a minimum of SIX participants to make enrollment. Did I mention that

Website Layout & December Workshops

2010-11-28T02:51:00.000-06:00

Hi everyone, I hope all of you in the States had a great Thanksgiving! I am on the mend where the ear/nose/throat infection is concerned, but still dealing with the other craziness. I'm having good days and bad days...but more like an hourly thing. A big part of my systemic disease is a kidney disorder (Renal Tubular Acidosis, if you're curious) that spawns Nephrolithiasis, which is chronic

A message to my students 11/20/10

2010-11-20T19:03:00.000-06:00

When it rains, it pours...

2010-11-19T19:20:00.000-06:00

Boy, do I ever get that little phrase. I bet you know what I'm about to say, don't you? Yep, I'm having to cancel tomorrow's workshop in Mobile. I have a double ear and throat infection complete with vertigo, chills and a sick stomach as of yesterday. Craziness, I tell you. I've been flat on my back all day today...just now getting up to eat a few crackers, take the boatload of meds my doc

Saturday's All Day Workshop in Biloxi

2010-11-09T11:05:00.000-06:00

Hey my dear peeps, this Saturday's all day workshop in Biloxi is postponed. Health permitting, I will hold it in early December. You know I hate to do this!!! Unfortunately my health has been a rocky road lately and I appreciate your patience and support always! Let me make some calls and such, and I'll get back to you about the Biloxi workshop. Don't give up on me yet! :) Mobile's workshop on

(Not A Real) Update

2010-11-07T01:48:00.000-05:00

Folks are asking if my November classes are on, and I honestly can't answer that right now. I have a hospital appointment Tuesday to try to locate and measure the stone(s) still camping out in my kidneys (nothing like a little TMI, eh?)... As it stands right now, I would have to say that classes are canceled...if I have to give an answer today. I am in too much pain to function at the moment but

Kidneys don't know how to tell time...

2010-11-03T19:56:00.000-05:00

...nor is there ever a "good time" to have a kidney stone, so I don't suppose it matters. I am sporting a kidney stone that appears to have set up camp for a while. I have more tests Tuesday to see if they can locate and measure it. Stay tuned here or on my Facebook group (linked in two places here at the top of the blog) about November classes. They're still on for now but can change at the

Happy All Hallows Eve

2010-10-31T02:21:00.001-05:00

I had a small class today and since the area was celebrating Halloween on Saturday this year, I decided to show up in my Cabbage Patch Kid gear. Overalls, pigtails, rosy cheeks...I pulled off the role as best as I could. Folks stared and one guy even gave me a hug although I'm not completely sure why...ha! I thought a fun, challenging, spooky nocturnal flower was appropriate for the holiday, so

Back online, and final 2010 dates!

2010-10-24T21:24:00.000-05:00

My internet is back up at home...hooray! Let's hope I didn't just jinx myself. :-) I've posted the dates for the November "all day" classes at Hobby Lobby. The cost is $45 plus supplies or $55 supplies included. This also includes your 16 x 20 pre-sketched canvas at no extra charge (Happy Holidays!)...and I'm registering now with seating limited to 8 students per class. I've also posted the

Update

2010-10-20T13:32:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone! I'm just checking in to let you all know a few things: 1. My phone is working off and on. The signal has been extremely fickle, and I am contemplating buying a new phone (again...this year) to see if my phone issues improve. Unfortunately, I believe it revolves around the fact that I now live in the woods in the middle of Nowheresville(<--name changed to protect the guilty...HA)!

October 23rd Tentative

2010-10-17T22:15:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone, just letting you know that October 23rd in Biloxi is tentative at this time. I am out of town helping a relative who has had surgery, but expect to be home before the 23rd. In the event that I'm not, our floral class will be postponed to a later date. Thanks and hope to see you soon.

My phone hates me. And Oct 16th postponed.

2010-10-08T16:05:00.000-05:00

My apologies for the delay in posting this, but my phone (yes, that darling little blue AT&T Samsung that I so frequently refer to) is not working! It hasn't been working for a while now, and it appears to be an issue with cell phone towers in my area, as others have told me that their phones (different brands AND carriers) aren't working also. I figured it would be a one or two day ordeal with

October Floral Workshop Supply List

2010-10-05T15:38:00.000-05:00

Hello friends, this month's floral is the Night Blooming Cereus. The supply list follows: Mainstays: 1 inch landscape brush #2 script liner brush Bob Ross knife (optional..only for mixing colors) 1/2 size floral brush floral filbert brush Bob Ross oil medium This month's colors: Bob Ross black gesso sap green SOFT ultramarine blue SOFT mauve SOFT cad yellow light SOFT (just a teeny tiny dab)

Sunflowers in September!

2010-09-26T23:17:00.000-05:00

We had a fabulous time painting sunflowers this month! My students did a GREAT job with their baskets of sunflowers! Bravo! Still one Sunflower workshop left this year! Sunday, October 3rd in Pascagoula...call (228) 938-2356 for info and to register!

GULF COAST BOB ROSS FUNDRAISERS

2010-09-26T21:49:00.001-05:00

RAISE FUNDS FOR A 501 (c) (3) CHARITY IN MOBILE CO, AL, JACKSON CO, MS, OR HARRISON COUNTY, MS STUDENTS WILL COMPLETE A BOB ROSS-STYLE OIL PAINTING FROM START TO FINISH CHARITY MUST SHOW PROOF OF 501 (c) (3) STATUS CHARITY MUST WORK AROUND INSTRUCTOR’S CURRENT SCHEDULE BOTH INSTRUCTOR AND CHARITY MAY ADVERTISE WITH REGARD TO COPYRIGHT LAWS MINIMUM AGE: 6TH GRADE (NO ONE UNDER 6TH GRADE ALLOWED

October

2010-09-24T22:41:00.000-05:00

Hello friends, just wanted to give you the scoop about what's going on in October. There will be no workshops on Saturday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 9th. On October 2nd, I will be at City of Pascagoula's annual Zonta Arts & Crafts Festival. I will be out there for a couple of hours with non-profit organization Art With Heart, painting sweet little faces. :) I can't wait! On Sunday,

Student Spotlight

2010-09-18T21:56:00.000-05:00

Oh how I love me some Linda Pose! This lady is so much fun and we have such a great time! I can't tell you how wonderful it is to be able to call my students my friends...Linda never fails to be a tremendous encouragement to me and constantly reminds me of how lucky I am to be sharing the Joy of Painting with fabulous folks like her, her hubby Chris, and her mom Lois. I love having them in my

USA Seascape Series & this week...

2010-09-12T22:43:00.000-05:00

University of South Alabama has canceled the upcoming Bob Ross Seascape Workshop. Just wanted to let folks know. If you signed up for this series, please email me at gulfcoastartworks@gmail.com to discuss options. I don't want y'all to lose out, considering that you purchased supplies (and I know they're not cheap)! Contact me and we'll figure something out.Also, I am currently very unwell as of

Sunflower Workshops

2010-09-11T21:45:00.000-05:00

Hey friends!I wanted to mention that both sunflower workshops at Hobby Lobby are now at capacity. Feel free to get on the waiting list, however, in the event that someone cancels (it happens frequently). Email me at gulfcoastartworks@gmail.com to get on the waiting list for whichever location suits you.The good news is that I have booked a third sunflower workshop at Pascagoula Recreation Center,

Floral Supplies for September 18th and 25th

2010-08-31T21:32:00.000-05:00

For students who wish to own their own supplies for the upcoming floral workshop (sunflowers on black), here is what you need:1 inch landscape brush#2 script liner brushBob Ross knife (optional..only for mixing colors)1/2 size floral brushfloral filbert brushBob Ross oil mediumBob Ross black gessosap green SOFTultramarine blue SOFTalizarin crimson SOFTcad orange SOFTcad yellow light SOFTYou will

Gesso Demo

2010-08-29T21:05:00.002-05:00

I've had several students ask exactly how to gesso a canvas, and what gesso actually is. So I dedicate this blog entry to Bob Ross Black Gesso: Gesso is an acrylic polymer emulsion, which is a fancy schmancy way of saying water-based paint mixed with a product of clay/cement. It dries fast, and leaves a hard, water-proof surface. All stretched canvases that you buy in retail stores have been

Gulf Coast Bob Ross Holiday!

2010-08-27T01:55:00.002-05:00

Hello out there! Yeah, YOU! Are you a local, looking for something unique to do for the holidays? Are you a non-local, looking for a cool after-Christmas vacation? Would you like to contribute to Gulf Coast economic recovery post-Hurricane Katrina and post-oil spill? Would you like to learn how to paint happy trees with the silliest Bob Ross instructor in the world? Ok never mind that last

August 28th in Biloxi

2010-08-26T17:29:00.001-05:00

One seat just opened up for this Saturday's floral workshop at Hobby Lobby in Biloxi. $30 plus supplies or $45 supplies included. Email me or leave a comment on my Facebook group!I will not accept walk-ins, as the canvases are pre-prepared with gray gesso and a mock matting. Pre-registration is required to attend all floral classes. Thanks!~Kelli

Word to My Homies! (Or..."Hello, My Good Friends!")

2010-08-19T14:35:00.002-05:00

Have you figured out by now that I'm a really big goofball? If not, I'm sure the above title has cleared that up. And yes, I really do talk like that occasionally. I blame it on my brothers(<--that would be young men of the sibling variety, not another slang word...HA)! Ok, enough of that. I'm piled up in bed with my laptop and thought I would say hi. I've had to take a few days off to rest, as

Short Hiatus

2010-08-17T14:39:00.000-05:00

Just letting folks know that I'm going to be away from my phone/desk for the next few days. Feel free to email me if you need to, and I will respond as soon as possible.I've updated the schedule at the top of the page. Seating is very limited on all of the above.Thanks!Kelli

ABRACADABRA! OPEN SESAME? OK, HOW 'BOUT MAYDAY!!!

2010-08-15T23:45:00.000-05:00

I have been trying to email students over the past 10 days as well as respond to a couple of folks' emails about classes. I kid you not, as I am typing or trying to send the emails, my computer and/or web browser crashes.I've also somehow not received a couple of voice mails from current students.Only I could have trouble with my phone AND email...at the same time. HA! Seriously???It's like a bad

Pascagoula Update

2010-08-10T22:26:00.000-05:00

Only a few seats left for Seascape Sunday in Pascagoula! Call (228)938-2356 to register!By the way, this will be my last Seascape Sunday in 2010. I will be offering two floral workshops there later in the year. Just FYI!See you soon,Kelli

Class Canceled Tomorrow, August 7th

2010-08-06T21:16:00.000-05:00

Hello friends,Class at Hobby Lobby Mobile is canceled tomorrow, Saturday August 7th due to illness. I have called and/or emailed everyone on the roster. Just sending this out in case I had some walk-ins.You know I almost never cancel and I apologize for the inconvenience. We'll push our landscape class to August 21st, and postpone the planned floral to another date. I'll keep ya posted and talk

Seascape Sunday at the Pascagoula Recreation Center is coming up!

2010-08-03T12:20:00.000-05:00

Click on the flier to see it in larger view. :)

Ever have one of "THOSE DAYS"?

2010-07-31T23:57:00.000-05:00

You know "those days", right?The one where you plan to spend the day at Hobby Lobby, greeting folks, handing out fliers and business cards, and painting happy little flowers...But the day starts at 5:30 A.M. with an attack of Periodic Paralysis.And after getting only two hours sleep and already running late, forgetting something important (my phone <--is ANYBODY surprised by this?) and having to

Updated Schedule

2010-07-29T23:02:00.000-05:00

Hi folks, just updated the schedule above to include an upcoming workshop in Pascagoula as well as my seascape series through University of South Alabama this fall. Feel free to email me with any questions. Hope to see you there!Kelli

Florals Demo in Biloxi this weekend!

2010-07-26T16:55:00.000-05:00

Hey friends,I will be at Hobby Lobby, 2649 Pass Road in Biloxi this Saturday, July 31st, painting away and handing out fliers for upcoming workshops. This is a great opportunity to see the Bob Ross Florals technique in action, ask questions, and sign up for my next Florals class coming in August!Those who pre-register (meaning pay for at least one workshop on July 31st) will be entered in a

The First Bob Ross Florals Workshop at Hobby Lobby Mobile!

2010-07-17T19:29:00.000-05:00

My first Florals workshop was a success!What a HOOT these people are...we had a great time!Can't wait till my next class with these fabulous peeps!

Pascagoula

2010-07-16T23:14:00.001-05:00

Just a note that I am planning the next Seascape Sunday for August...stay tuned, Pascagoula peeps! I'll post specific info soon. For the time being, if you have questions about the class, feel free to email me at gulfcoastartworks@gmail.com. Otherwise, registration is through Pascagoula Parks & Recreation at (228)938-2356 and they will start taking names for the roster around August 2nd.Thanks!

Email Subscriptions

2010-06-27T16:22:00.000-05:00

By request, I just added a subscription button on the left side of the page...it says "Subscribe To This Blog".Have a good week everyone!Kelli

Florals Begin Saturday, July 17th!

2010-06-21T17:28:00.002-05:00

I've been trying for days to upload a video about floral classes and the supplies that you will be using, but I am having serious technical difficulties. I'll keep trying to get the vid to work, but until then, here is a list of Bob Ross supplies that you will need in July and August: 1 inch landscape brush #2 script liner brush Bob Ross knife (doesn't #5 or #10, doesn't matter...this will only

The Schedule

2010-06-20T22:54:00.000-05:00

I have updated the schedule with the genre that we are painting on each day. I hope that helps those who are wanting me to be more specific. I'm finding that most of my students want to try all three, but I realize that there are some folks who are interested in painting only flowers, etc.I'll try to keep the schedule like this from now own, but be aware that it is always subject to change, and

Q & A Time!

2010-06-19T00:45:00.002-05:00

Answering your questions! Q - What made you decide and get started as a Bob Ross instructor? A - I was a busy office administrator working seven days a week when my health took a plunge. I resigned from both of my jobs in '07, having no clue what I would do. I had taken Bob Ross classes at my local university a couple years prior and loved it, so I called Bob Ross, Inc and put my name on a

Not ignoring y'all...just having a little crisis!

2010-06-16T15:23:00.000-05:00

My business phone and internet has been out of order for a few days...yikes! I feel so disconnected!!! I'm at a WIFI spot right now just checking in and letting y'all know what's going on. I will respond to emails and call folks back ASAP! Hang in there...I'll be back up and running soon!Thanks!Kelli

Pascagoulaaaaaa!

2010-06-13T22:14:00.000-05:00

My hometown peeps...you rock! Nine new students today (and familiar faces...gotta love it)! I look forward to the next Seascape Sunday at Pascagoula Recreation Center!Sunday, July 11th is the day, and by request we will be doing our wave study. I love the wave class because once you master the anatomy of a wave, you can incorporate it into any wet-on-wet seascape from there on out. Brilliant!If

The Oil Has Arrived

2010-06-09T15:20:00.000-05:00

Hello friends around the world,As I'm sure you've all heard, there was a terrible tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded, resulting in millions of gallons of hazardous oil continuously gushing into our waters and spreading.My cousin was working on a rig when the explosion happened. He was one of the first responders, and is still out there now. I am so thankful

The Joy of Painting Flowers!

2010-06-04T21:41:00.000-05:00

Nothin' could wipe this goofy grin off my face right now! I am officially certified in Florals, had the honor of meeting the lovely Annette Kowalski (and her hubby and puppy dog) :) and tomorrow I'm coming home to the Gulf Coast!I am truly grateful and I owe it to my family and wonderful students for making this happen for me. I love you all and I will see you soon!!!~ Kelli

Seascape Sunday in Pascagoula begins Sunday, June 13th!

2010-06-01T18:46:00.000-05:00

Here is (most of) the flier for Bob Ross Seascape Sunday:---Begin AdvertisementJoin us forBob Ross Seascape SundaysBeginning Sunday, June 13th2:00pm to 6:00pm at thePascagoula Recreation CenterFee is $50.00 per class and includes everything…just show up and paint!Seating is limited and pre-registration is required.Call Pascagoula Recreation Center at 938-2356 to register!Minimum age 14. Please

NEW SCHEDULE!

2010-05-31T03:45:00.000-05:00

Good morning folks, I've posted the Hobby Lobby schedule through August, and mentioned my new workshop in Pascagoula! Check it out above and feel free to send me an email with questions or to put your name on the roster.I am still out of town (and away from my phone, especially!) but will respond to everyone when I return to my home office on June 7th.Thanks!Kelli

Week Two Complete!

2010-05-28T18:50:00.001-05:00

This has been very difficult on me physically to the point of being sick during class and nearly in tears at times, but I'm hanging in there. One week left and I'm a Certified Ross Florals Instructor! I look forward to next week with my favorite NSB peeps! ~Kelli

Passion Matters!

2010-05-27T19:45:00.000-05:00

(At the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse in beautiful Ponce Inlet, not far from the Bob Ross Art Workshop in Florida)I have to give kudos to the folks at the Bob Ross Art Workshop for making these long road trips to Northeast Florida worth the time and money. Their business is very well operated and their certification training is extraordinary. And they're just darn sweet, too! It is such a relief

OOPSY DAISY! Facebook Error...

2010-05-25T20:32:00.000-05:00

Hello friends,Because I'm a big dummy, I just discovered that folks are getting an error when they try to go to my Facebook page. That was my fault...I didn't realize the settings were so tight. You should be able to see me now, especially on my art group (the link is in my sidebar, in bright green). Sorry for the error and lemme know via email if you have any problems!~Kelli

Level One Florals Complete

2010-05-21T16:46:00.001-05:00

When this pic was taken, the folks at the workshop joked that it would be on my blog within two hours. TA DA!!! One hour, baby! GO ME. :) Eddie made me laugh, thus the utter cheesiness of my smile in this photo. Besides the fact that I'm cheesy in general, that is. But we won't talk about that. Today was a great day and although I'm a little horrified by my lack of skill in this technique

Bob Ross Boot Camp - Week One VLOG

2010-05-20T21:36:00.001-05:00

I look like something the cat dragged in...HA! Man I'm tired! This is all that I have for now but you'll hear from me again soon! :)

Biloxi's "All Day" Workshop!

2010-05-09T13:45:00.000-05:00

Four of my fabulous students took a photo with their paintings so I could show them off to the world!!! They did such a great job...so excited to have new students as well as my loyal returning students in an all day workshop. I usually only do one "all day" class a year due to my health, but as it improves (gotta think positive...happy thoughts appreciated!), I hope to do more. Great fun we're

May 8th Class and Phone # Issues (AGAIN)

2010-05-04T13:35:00.000-05:00

First of all, sorry for not posting the May 8th class until now! It went in the Sun Herald on Sunday but with no major details. This will be our "all day" workshop at Hobby Lobby in Biloxi. We will be painting a landscape. The cost is $45 plus supplies. If you do not own the Bob Ross Master Set, you can rent tools and paint from me for an additional $10.Class begins at 10:00AM. We will break for

FACEBOOK GROUP!

2010-04-26T04:12:00.000-05:00

If you're a Facebook junkie like I am, hope you will join the new Gulf Coast Art Works Facebook group!http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=115735741782784&v=photos#!/group.php?gid=115735741782784&ref=mfThat is where I will be posting photos, a variety of news and info, art for sale, and blogging from Daytona in May!Hope to see you there!Kelli

Because I'm fickle...new date!

2010-04-18T05:14:00.000-05:00

Ok I'm not really THAT fickle. :) BUT, I'm finishing my college finals a little earlier than expected so I am scheduling an extra class!Saturday, April 24th in BiloxiThat's next Saturday! Registering now!Thanks,Kelli

Tentative May Dates

2010-04-05T01:50:00.001-05:00

Hey friends, depending on how college finals are going over the next month, I may schedule a class on May 1st in Mobile. I am considering May 8th in Biloxi as well. This is very ify at the moment, but thought I'd give the heads up that it's a possibility.Hope everyone is having a happy spring. I gotta tell ya, the pollen is absolutely kicking my hiney this season, as I have one heck of a happy

A little behind

2010-03-25T22:33:00.000-05:00

Hello friends...I'm not dead! :)Life is craaaaaaaaazy right now. Just CRAZY. But I'm still here and I will catch up on all things Bob Ross soon. Just a reminder that my next classes are April 3rd in Mobile and April 10th in Biloxi. Only six weeks till my Florals certification at the Bob Ross Official Workshop!That's all I have for now...it's tax season and college finals are right around the

Coming soon!

2010-02-15T19:04:00.000-06:00

A few things...Wave Demonstration: Folks have asked that I demo the wave, so I will plan to do that soon...either photos or video. Stay tuned!All day landscape workshop: I will be planning an all day workshop in Mobile...most likely in the summer. This will allow us to do a larger, more detailed painting. I'll keep you posted on the date for this!And last but not least...FLORALS!!! I am planning

The Wave

2010-02-07T12:04:00.004-06:00

We had a great time in Mobile yesterday doing our wave study. Next week, we'll paint Bob's "Crimson Tide". I love that painting! For those who couldn't make it to Mobile, please note that I am teaching the exact same series in Biloxi in March. Stay tuned for all the details later this month! Talk to you soon, Kelli (Photo was removed due to unauthorized downloading)

THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 CLASS CANCELED

2010-01-27T18:53:00.001-06:00

Hello friends, I sent out an email to each of you on the Biloxi roster but wanted to be sure to post a notice here as well. I am unfortunately going to have to cancel our class scheduled for this Saturday, January 30th. I have had a significant setback in my health and I am currently not up and around very well. I have rarely had to cancel a class and it breaks my heart to do so...I apologize for

GEAUX SAINTS! And a note to students...

2010-01-24T22:42:00.000-06:00

Hey all, hope you're enjoying 2010 so far. How 'bout them Saints?! Super Bowl bound! I'm a Cajun girl from the Mississippi coast, so you know I gotta pull for the Big Easy. And before I get a bazillion emails...yes I know Brett Farve is from the Mississippi coast. He's from Kiln, not too far from me, and he's a good guy! And while I'm at it...ROLL TIDE!!! My favorite college team won the

Recovering from surgery...happy 2010!

2010-01-06T01:01:00.000-06:00

I'm sitting up in bed, recovering from surgery, and just thought I'd say hello to my students! I really appreciate the emails and voice mails that I have received from my students checking on me...you folks are the best! I'm also seeing a lot of new visitors on my site here...welcome! I have to say, some of the searches that are bringing people to my page are quite interesting!What do you think

Schedule is tentative...think happy thoughts!

2009-12-30T01:49:00.000-06:00

Hello friends, I sure hate to even say this, but my entire January schedule is tentative at the present time. I have obtained a neck injury that has me out of order bigtime right now. I expect it to be much better in the coming weeks, but I am having to be very, very careful with it. I'm currently medicated and wearing a brace.Also, I'm having surgery on Monday. It is my hope that I will recover

OOPS!

2009-12-27T22:39:00.000-06:00

I should have put an "away" message on my email account and voice mail over the holidays! Hindsight is 20/20, I tell ya. Forgive my absence...I have some catching up to do but it'll get done. If I've missed your calls, I do apologize! If I've received an email from you...you'll hear from me very soon!Hope you all had a wonderful holiday...2010 is around the corner and it's gonna be a great year!

Private Lessons!

2009-12-12T01:50:00.001-06:00

Current students! I wanted to let you know that I will be available for private lessons at my home or yours the week of Monday, December 28th through Saturday, January 2nd. The cost is $40 if you come to my house, $45 if I come to yours. Use your own supplies or rent from me for an additional fee. We can paint whatever you want! Only students who have taken at least one of my workshops are