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  • Roses-Spirit of Love Bouquet

    …but in fact, today it is the amateur–the enthusiast who pursues her work in the spirit of love.. Yes, that’s me! The words of Show Your Work go on to say that amateurs aren’t afraid to make mistakes and don’t think about looking ridiculous because they are in love with their work. I’m obsessed. I’m…

  • Hello Blooming Beauties!

    I remember when I painted these flowers in five minutes with a Crayola washable watercolor set. Or was it Prang? All the same love! I’m about to pop some popcorn and watch a movie. I wanted to hop on here to ask a few questions and share some creatively hue news! What do you like…

  • Roses-Just do it

    Today was the day. I said I’d post new work and it was going to be awesome. That did not happen. That’s ok because tomorrow’s another day! Well I did come away with one design. In between paper after paper I thought of this bouquet. I don’t know what was going on today but I…

  • Roses-Bouquet of Love

    The smell of out-of-the-oven brownies is in the air. Here I am reviewing this bouquet. I was back and forth, I like it, don’t like it, fix it, love it! There are a few changes I would make. Not sure about the blue centers. I could make the deep red rose bigger and paint leaves…

  • Art Shop

    Hello, my blooming beauties! Every week there are more of you! Thank you for being a fan. I appreciate your support. If you enjoy my posts then maybe you’d like to see my art shop? Or buy a book? I have stickers and totes here. I’ve been painting roses and looking at these blue flowers…

  • Roses-Painting Tips

    I’ve been painting! Don’t I always? Of course. I’ve been referencing photos, loosely. Then I get to work. When I want to throw it away, the real work begins! Here are my notes. Tips to Paint Beautiful Roses My best tip is, to begin. As you paint, you entertain your curiosity. Soon you discover there’s…