art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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The Power of Color in Art and Nature: Sun-Kissed by Daffodils.
That sounds like a wonderful spring afternoon. So last weekend I was working on blues. I still am. You know me, I’m also working on my colors and painting. Now on to my sun-kissed yellows. Doesn’t that sound like a… Continue reading
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What An Orange Color This Is!
I can feel the warmth and wonder of that day. Yes, first it was watercolor in bright and warm yellow ochre, cadmium yellow, and orange red. Or wait, I think I mixed an, let’s call it ochre orange or orange… Continue reading
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About Color Telling Wonderful Stories…
Ok, so remember the blue I was having fun with. That blue dress with the yellow flower I saw at Anthropologie. If you want to see what I came up with and a little color inspiration, then by all means,… Continue reading
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Color Can Tell a Wonderful Story
Color is a huge part of my art. Nature is colorful! That is my subject. Color is an element that I have needed to work on. I will go to my favorite store and observe the colors. Color draws me… Continue reading
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Happenings Around My Creative Space
March has come and gone. We are now into the first full month of spring! There are so many birds and butterflies. and with them the song and flutter of all the magic of spring to come. I just roamed… Continue reading
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The Joys of A Small Sketchbook
It is always simple doodles like these that remind me of what I want to do every day and forever! I painted my Hyacinths by mixing blue and magenta in various amounts to get those blue, pink, and purple spots.… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 