Artist Mindset
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Remember Tempera Paint?
I have been using tempera paint for teaching art this summer. Oh boy has it been fun! If you are looking to explore new ideas or go back to color-mixing basics, Crayola Tempera Paint might be good for you. In… Continue reading
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Yellow & Pink Flower Botanical Leaves
In the spirit of painting your heart out I am going to share a painting that had me using various tools. I have been thinking about my abstract flower paintings as gardens that I could walk through. The pops of… Continue reading
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Lemons, Summer Days and Daisies
Have you finished painting and then notice how beautiful the color is in your water cup is? I have been doing that lately. I’ve also been painting with yellow and pink. These colors feel like summer days! The title of… Continue reading
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Artist Quote About Taking Deep Breaths
Take a moment to breathe and gather your thoughts wherever you can. -Morgan Harper Nichols Oh, I wish I had read this quote before I painted. Here’s what happened. I mixed a lovely bright pistachio green. Yes, I referenced my… Continue reading
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Overcoming Fear In Your Art
My summer has officially begun. I want to set the tone for my summer projects. I want to face fear so I can be free to make the art I’ve always dreamed I could. I have. I am. Let me… Continue reading
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Painting Brings Me Joy
One simple thing I do is paint! I paint abstract flowers. I paint to relax. When I am tired I paint. When flowers say paint me! I paint them. I paint when I think about my day or the days… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 