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  • Painting Loose Florals with Your Left Hand

    Painting with my left hand was amazing! I am right-handed, so painting with my left hand and using a large brush created loose, random, and beautiful flower shapes. More of this in my life, please! I am ready for spring, and that has me painting all of these loose pink and peach flowers. Let me…

  • Using Stamps for Lovely Background Textures in Your Abstract Paintings

    Do you use stamps in your paintings? Stamping with a candle lid reminds me of what I want more of. Maybe not in heart shapes, but I want to make my backgrounds more interesting. Stencils are a lovely idea! I like the thrill of exploring tools and discovering something new! Here are some stamping ideas…

  • Word Art for a Blooming Mind: 9 Inspiring Quote Posters

    This is a list of quotes that I often think about. For some reason, I felt the need to doodle posters. Sometimes, the words, colors, or elements surrounding them can make a positive difference. These are my words, and this is my collection. I read them in a book or a blog post. If you…

  • Paint a Tree with Heart Shaped Leaves

    This is a project I had the honor, yes honor, of working on. The walls were bare. The tree was bare. No colors. No spring. Then I did what I always hoped my art could do. I had an idea, and we implemented it beautifully! If you are looking for a feel-good read and project…

  • Happenings Around My Creative Space

    Every month, I like to reflect on my work. Where am I going? What am I doing? Read on for the projects I have been working on and the resources and thoughts I have acquired along the way. I hope my ideas and projects encourage you! Here’s what’s been happening around my creative space. Transforming…

  • Engage with Art: 10 Inspiring Posts to Boost Your Creativity

    Here is a collection of posts that were fun to write and paint. Hopefully, my posts will invite readers to engage with their ideas. Magic happens when you allow yourself to play with the idea. There is no right or wrong. It’s all about let’s see what I can do. Alright, on to the list…