art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Yellow & Pink Flower Botanical Leaves
In the spirit of painting your heart out I am going to share a painting that had me using various tools. I have been thinking about my abstract flower paintings as gardens that I could walk through. The pops of… Continue reading
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4 Color Mixing Tips + You
I have been working on color. I finally figured out how to fix my color palette. In this post, I will share four color mixing tips that have simplified my painting process. I want to be like my students who… Continue reading
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Lemons, Summer Days and Daisies
Have you finished painting and then notice how beautiful the color is in your water cup is? I have been doing that lately. I’ve also been painting with yellow and pink. These colors feel like summer days! The title of… Continue reading
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Lemons and Pink Flowers
Lemonade on a hot summer day will cool you off. Walking through a garden filled with big pink roses cools me off too. In this painting session I mixed lovely shades of yellow, got out my flat brush and painted… 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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Artist Quote About Taking Deep Breaths
Take a moment to breathe and gather your thoughts wherever you can. -Morgan Harper Nichols Oh, I wish I had read this quote before I painted. Here’s what happened. I mixed a lovely bright pistachio green. Yes, I referenced my… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 