art journal

the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.

  • Understanding My Creative Process as an Artist

    In this post, I’ll be sharing my process as an artist, we’ll read a few quotes from artists regarding their creative process and I’ll suggest a project idea. What Is My Creative Process? I don’t have a consistent list of… Continue reading

    Understanding My Creative Process as an Artist
  • Finger Painting with Watercolor Because Why Not.

    Yes, it can be done! In this post, I’ll share my inspiration for fingerpainting with watercolor. You’ll not only want to fingerpaint with me but you will also be motivated to paint your art your way. There are many ways… Continue reading

    Finger Painting with Watercolor Because Why Not.
  • All I have ever wanted was to paint

    Today’s WordPress prompt is: If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time? That answer is a no-brainer for me: paint! As colorful as these flowers are, painting brings color to my life. If I… Continue reading

    All I have ever wanted was to paint
  • Bountiful Flowers & Me

    Sometimes it is good to stand back and observe your work. In this post, I will review my work and embrace my art. Let’s begin! Sometimes, I redo work, and I am glad I painted this design. I love big,… Continue reading

    Bountiful Flowers & Me
  • What happens when you suppress your creative spirit?

    This post is all about our creative spirit and why it is so important to nurture this gift. We will end the post with a pink flower doodle. Ok, on to the fun! Festive Days Wonderful Ways We are just… Continue reading

    What happens when you suppress your creative spirit?
  • 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

    Embracing Your Unique Artistic Voice