mindset
The mindset of an artist should be free and confident. Here you will find quotes, art inspired by artists and the lessons learned from encouraging others to express their creativity and nourish the spirit of boundless curiosity.
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Inspiring Art Projects from Marc Chagall
The freer the soul, the more abstract the painting becomes. These words are of Marc Chagall. Yes, what beautiful words. I had the honor of teaching a 4th-grade class about Marc Chagall. The presentation slides were colorful paintings filled with… Continue reading
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My Flower Doodles
This morning I took five minutes to draw the bouquet on the left. The flowers on the right were probably drawn during the same amount of time. Drawing like this takes me to the school days of drawing in my… Continue reading
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Art Journal Vs. Paint Projects
Do you have an art journal? Or do you always paint on canvas or paper? I usually get out my Canson Paper and I paint. Lately, I have been doodling in a notebook. I sketch in my color journal. I… Continue reading
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Just Paint. Just Make Art.
It had been a long time since I painted. Ok, it was only 3 weeks but oh my did I miss painting! I doodled with paper and pens but no painting or mess. You can imagine how ready I was… Continue reading
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What Children Teach You About Art
It has been nearly a month since I picked up a paintbrush. Today I will paint. Before I paint, I want to think about the art students who inspire me. The projects we painted were amazing and the lessons I’ve… Continue reading
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Painting Improves My Life
Painting gives me peace. Painting is my peace. As much as fear shows up in my painting session, I acknowledge fear and move forward. I never thought about this but painting keeps me away from social media. Yes, I blog… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 