art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Transforming Scraps into Art
In this post, I want to share how I took colorful swatches of paint to create a collage cocoon. Ever butterfly needs a cocoon to grow and bloom. I remember the time I worked on this project. There was no… Continue reading
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Blue Daisy and Could It Be a Pattern!
Blue daisies sound like a dream. If you are having a bad moment or better yet if you think you are having a rough moment, why not do a little creative exploration in your art journal. Painting ALWAYS helps. Daises… Continue reading
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Unlocking Your Creative Spirit: Tips for Emerging Artists
Do you ever roam the isles of your favorite store and see all of these beautiful floral patterns and paintings? You light up inside. It makes you feel like me too! In this post I will talk about the creative… Continue reading
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Paint a Flower a Day: Embrace Spring Creativity
How about painting one flower a day? Spring is near. I can see the sun at the time of this writing. The birds and the butterflies are singing their song. Flowers are blooming. Yes, these beautiful flowers that always remind… Continue reading
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Creating the Perfect Acrylic Paint Palette!
I started this doodling challenge with watercolor and that got me thinking! I love the ease of ease of opening my palette and painting. Yes, I mix a little, but all of my colors are conveniently in one palette practically… Continue reading
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Unlock Your Inner Artist: Essential Tips and Graphic Design Insights
I want to paint again, be an artist. The first step of being an artist graphic design? Hmm… I wonder what James Victore would say. What would Corita Kent say? In this post, we are going to answer what is… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 