art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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New Life & Fire Exhibit at the Armory
This exhibit was filled with indigenous art about fire. It was a small exhibit, but wow did I feel, relate, and grow! Fire Lifecycle Here we see the circle and beautiful florals surrounded by all of this yellow that illuminates.… Continue reading
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Why Art Supplies Don’t Matter as Much as Your Floral Style
I think I figured out that roses and ranunculus-style flowers are my style. 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… Continue reading
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What Makes You Lose Track of Time?
Yes wandering in gardens and painting flowers make me lose track of time. I long for a day when I have all the time in the world to paint. I remember the feeling of painting these rose-like blooms. Orange has… Continue reading
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Pink Garden Breeze Flower Pattern
Two ideas here: I just finished editing my What a Beautiful World book and am waiting for it to be published. I went through all my Etsy listings, am waiting to see how they do, and started a quote project.… Continue reading
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Art Journals Are Wonderful!
I have never considered a journal a tool. Paying $20-$30 for a journal meant that I had to be good. My first few journals were actually old notebooks. You know the kind you intend to write in, but after a… Continue reading
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What lights you up?
Ever see colorful blooms breezing in the sun? The sun feels warm, but the breeze- now that’s a rhythm you want to dance to. Why is my initial reaction worry? Why do I hold back? Why do I worry about… Continue reading
