art blog
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Embracing Your Unique Artistic Voice
I am scrolling through old posts and deciding which one to repost today. Of course, Aristotle caught my attention, and here we are! “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”… Continue reading
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How to build confidence in your art
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Every time I get to teach children art, I am reminded that confidence and great ideas are always here. There is no need to build it. My students always pick up… Continue reading
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Why You Should Paint With Watercolor
I usually paint with acrylic paint. This week I painted with watercolor. With each stroke of color, a voice seemed to say, “Now these are your colors. This is your palette and what a story it tells. Go on paint… Continue reading
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My dream job is ARTIST
I want a blog, a studio space where I can make a mess and live unstressed. Continue reading
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Mosaic/Paper Collage?
This session’s art project was a mosaic of the earth’s layers. I’d show you the sample slide but where’s the fun in that. The 2nd grade class had their own ideas as children always do. I gave them the tools… Continue reading
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Exploring the Color Apricot Crush
Last Sunday’s post was about making a list. This week I am writing about the color of the year, which is apricot crush. During the week I blogged about the gift of art, orange roses, abundance, and playtime with ornaments.… Continue reading