art journal

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

  • Positive Messages

    Do you appreciate the times when you are complaining or worried and suddenly you see positive words? Your whole day changes. I have been sick for three weeks and not feeling myself. I want to take a moment and breathe… Continue reading

  • Painting Improves My Life

    Painting gives me peace. Painting is my peace. As much as fear shows up in my painting session, I acknowledge fear and move forward. I never thought about this but painting keeps me away from social media. Yes, I blog… Continue reading

  • There’s always light

    Today I want to write about a Corita Kent quote and share the process for my peach abstract flowers. Ok maybe there are two Corita Kent quotes I want to share. Nothing is a mistake. There is no win and… Continue reading

  • Art Makes a World of Difference

    I love today’s WordPress prompt because art is all I’ve ever wanted to do in life. Art helps you express, be, laugh, love, and live as you are. A connection and appreciation for nature is art. We are all artists.… Continue reading

  • Using Ink Stamps for Painting Textures

    As my summer comes to a close I am looking to do a little creative exploration. Ok, my goal is to always have a little summer carefree day every day. Supplies Apply Paint to the Stamps and Stamp Apply a… Continue reading

  • Don’t Think About It

    Just do it! These are words of an olympian but I gladly borrow them. A few weeks ago I wrote a post about why you think your art is ugly and how to change that. One of the ideas was… Continue reading

    Don’t Think About It