Oh, my goodness, I am grateful for so much! I want to take a moment and appreciate the artists who have made such a difference in my artistic world. Working on art helps me have patience and love for all areas of my life. I have grown and continue to grow. Lately, I have been working on new projects and feeling inspired to simply paint the way I paint.

Let’s get to the list.

These are the 7 artists who constantly inspire me

Corita Kent was an amazing artist. She teaches us how to play and that art can be anything you want it to be. Art is about emotion and what you have to say.

Liz Kohler Brown I have taken her workshop and subscribe to her videos. I now have a coloring book for sale. I am working on other projects too! I didn’t even realize I could turn my flower doodles into a coloring book.

Austin Kleon, I have his book on my table. Show Your Work is a simple read that will guide you on how to show your work. Yesterday, I read about how you should share your cabinet of curiosities. Here I am!

Cat Coq. She has her work in Urban Outfitters, Target, and my dream store, Anthropologie. Cat Coq has Skillshare courses and a blog that will give you lots of information from licensing to surface pattern design. I am excited for her annual trends report.

Suzanne Allard, Oh my goodness! I love her work and have taken her courses. The painting below is one of my projects. Suzann’s sense of play and willingness to try all of her ideas make me do the same in my work. I am looking at my work, and wow, I painted that! I sure did. I have skills!

Eric Carle When he opens up the drawers full of painted papers. I love it when he says I am in this world. That is truly me. I am in my world of creating and making art. When I am painting, I can paint for hours.

I don’t remember the name of this artist, but her work is amazing. Her embroidery and colors make me wonder and feel like there’s a whole world of art and ideas. I have mine too.

I found her!

I am and forever will be an artist. I just want to make colorful representations of how nature makes me feel.

Who is your favorite artist? I am always learning and growing. Do tell.

Thank you for being here! `