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  • Exploring Acrylic Paint Techniques for Flowers

    The holidays are here. We have a few days off, and I thought I’d share a few project ideas. Do you usually paint with neutrals? Go for Bright Colors. I have gone from painting neutrals to bright colors. Right now, I am all about pink. This is a work in progress. My previous paintings have…

  • Paint with what you have!

    This week I wrote a post on creative inexpensive art supplies. I have been drawing outside, making beautiful art with oil pastels and a green pen. I started a new book project! I am challenging myself to paint beautiful flowers with my fingers and hands. What’s my painting with a cup of tea lesson for…

  • Finger Painting Flowers

    If you want an easy way to paint flowers, finger painting is a great idea! You can make a mess. What better way to ignite your curiosity and creativity than the feel of paint on your fingers. It reminds me that there are no rules. Remember the days of finger painting? In this post, I’ll…

  • How do you know if you are an artist?

    You may be curious about everything. Maybe it’s a habit that makes you weird to everyone else. I think back to my high school days and even elementary and say oh! That is why I always asked why! I am an artist. I’ve always loved nature and been a free spirit. That’s because I’m an…

  • Paint Big Flower Patterns

    I have been seeing lots of big flower patterns. I bought a yellow skirt with a white flower pattern. Anthropologie has summer dresses with flower patterns. There have been random cold thunderstorm days but the birds are singing, the breeze is dancing and spring is in the air! Georgia O’Keeffe was all about expression and…

  • Painting with Children is Amazing!

    This morning I found this lovely post. It was bright and joyful. This mural with all its flowers motivated me to recall the projects I’ve worked on with my students. Children have no preconceived notions of being an artist. They simply do! Here we go. This project was inspired by Sonia Sotomayor. A Study of…