art diary
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Blue Doodles and Doubt
No, I can’t paint. I am not an artist. Art is like a song with all its expression. We all have a song, but we place labels on ourselves or better identified as social norms. We all have skills. We… Continue reading
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Art Is a Form of Self-Care
Art can always guide us and teach us how to live deeper lives. I’ll be sharing a poem on all of the lessons I have been learning and end with the story behind my painting. Trying to be the best… Continue reading
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Favorite Projects of 2023
Painting with students Yes, I feel like this is great inspiration and practice for future teaching gigs. Wildflower Doodles I am learning to let go and paint what I feel, paint how nature makes me feel! Painting Textures I am… Continue reading
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Blue Sunflower With Pink flowers?
I like the sound of that! I painted this on the cover of my journal. It is a Canson Rough Mixed Media Journal. I’ve never painted on rough paper. I enjoy that I can choose a new paper and paint.… Continue reading
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Expressive Flowers Sketches
Beautiful swirls! The sketch on the right was done on copy paper, I used Basics acrylic paint and Liquitex brushes. Liquitex brushes are great! The flowers on the left were done on craft poster paper. I used a Dollar Tree… Continue reading
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What Art Journaling Has Taught Me…
Yesterday I shared my favorite journal entries. Today I am sharing my favorite journal entry, lessons I’ve learned, and a link to part 1 of the creative exploration I pinned on Pinterest. My Favorite Journal Entry My favorite journal entry… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 