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  • Embrace Imperfection: The Role of Self-Control in Art

    Do you struggle with wanting to create perfect art? Do you look at your favorite artists’ work and then yours and try to measure up. Maybe you make a mistake. Then you decide that it’s the ugliest art you have ever made. It gets worse. You question your art abilities. Yes, we do that! I…

  • Paint a Flower a Day: Embrace Spring Creativity

    How about painting one flower a day? Spring is near. I can see the sun at the time of this writing. The birds and the butterflies are singing their song. Flowers are blooming. Yes, these beautiful flowers that always remind me of my truth and love are blooming. Before I paint today’s flower, let me…

  • Creating the Perfect Acrylic Paint Palette!

    I started this doodling challenge with watercolor and that got me thinking! I love the ease of ease of opening my palette and painting. Yes, I mix a little, but all of my colors are conveniently in one palette practically ready to go with all of my ideas! How can I create an acrylic paint…

  • Unlock Your Inner Artist: Essential Tips and Graphic Design Insights

    I want to paint again, be an artist. The first step of being an artist graphic design? Hmm… I wonder what James Victore would say. What would Corita Kent say? In this post, we are going to answer what is the most important part of being an artist. I will share the answer that I…

  • How Eric Carle Can Inspire Your Best Work

    Do you remember reading The Hungry Caterpillar? I loved this book! It wasn’t until a few years ago that I became curious about how Eric Carle painted. Eric’s simple sense of play inspires all artists to nurture the child within. A whole world of art and paper collage possibilities opened up for me. In this…

  • Exploring Flower Painting with Eraser Stamps

    Looking to try something fun for your art journal? How about stamping with erasers. In this post, I will talk about how I painted flowers by stamping with an eraser. I will share where the inspiration came from. Supplies you will need are a package of erasers, scissors or a rubber carving tool if you…