art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Cool Blue Flower Paintings
These two flower ideas were made with a paper roll, stamping with the back of a brush, and layering watercolor over acrylic paint and teal ink. I love blue. I love all of the colors. I like reviewing my work.… Continue reading
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Make it a Colorful Life
Everything’s Rosy? No, not always. Painting helps, right? Continue reading
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Painting Loose Florals with Your Left Hand
Painting with my left hand was amazing! I am right-handed, so painting with my left hand and using a large brush created loose, random, and beautiful flower shapes. More of this in my life, please! I am ready for spring,… Continue reading
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Using Stamps for Lovely Background Textures in Your Abstract Paintings
Do you use stamps in your paintings? Stamping with a candle lid reminds me of what I want more of. Maybe not in heart shapes, but I want to make my backgrounds more interesting. Stencils are a lovely idea! I… Continue reading
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Word Art for a Blooming Mind: 9 Inspiring Quote Posters
This is a list of quotes that I often think about. For some reason, I felt the need to doodle posters. Sometimes, the words, colors, or elements surrounding them can make a positive difference. These are my words, and this… Continue reading
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Paint a Tree with Heart Shaped Leaves
This is a project I had the honor, yes honor, of working on. The walls were bare. The tree was bare. No colors. No spring. Then I did what I always hoped my art could do. I had an idea,… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 