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  • Easy Watercolor Bouquet

    I have been loving my watercolor set these days. It has been hot, and I have been working hard on my Etsy shop. Using my watercolor set to paint beautiful abstract florals helps me create ease and the peace I seek. I am about to use my row of blues to paint this bouquet. Oh,…

  • I Get Lost in My Art!

    What is that saying? You have to lose yourself to find yourself. You put your tools out, and you show up to explore what the tools can do. You will begin with one idea and then another. It goes on, and suddenly you have this body of work. A good part of it is just…

  • The Joys of A Small Sketchbook

    It is always simple doodles like these that remind me of what I want to do every day and forever! I painted my Hyacinths by mixing blue and magenta in various amounts to get those blue, pink, and purple spots. I mixed these colors into my greens. What a wonderful time practicing color harmony. Or…

  • What is the Lastest Thing That I Have Learned?

    This is a WordPress daily prompt, and immediately, I have an answer. I was wandering around today in a big city. It is a place I have been, but not this particular place. I walked and observed. I sat and observed. No matter where we come from or what we have, we are all trying…

  • Maximalist Florals

    Maximalist florals are in. When I saw the lovely patterns in Anthropologie, I had to paint them! I have been painting loose, colorful florals, soft colors that go with the warmth of spring. You know that feeling when the sun is shining, but it’s not too hot. The weather is right. There is a breeze,…

  • What Would I Say to a Beginner Artist?

    I was asked this question, and Carrie Schmitt answered this question in her latest blog post. Here I am sharing my thoughts. Here are 8 pieces of advice that I would give to a beginner artist. Make Art The key to beautiful art is to just make stuff. I am going to borrow the title…