art journal

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

  • Exploring Watercolor Doodles for Beginners

    I thought painting on large paper would be hard to fill up. I like the large page and am having fun filling up the page with watercolor doodles. I had an idea of a specific pink and green. Then I… Continue reading

    Exploring Watercolor Doodles for Beginners
  • Blooming Wonderfully,

    This week was weird, but I guess I lived by the words stay weird. I am getting ready to publish my coloring book. That led to reading my other books. Aside from a few changes I made, I like my… Continue reading

    Blooming Wonderfully,
  • What is My Favorite Hobby?

    My favorite hobby is art. In fact, it isn’t a hobby for me, but rather something I have to do. I notice that when I don’t create, I am not as peaceful. When I get sick, I stop painting but… Continue reading

    What is My Favorite Hobby?
  • Some Projects Work

    and some don’t. Yet in every project there’s new color, a new way to use an old tool. In every project there is practice and YOU. Keep making art. I had a simple idea with ornaments and created these flowers.… Continue reading

    Some Projects Work
  • Happenings In My Creative Space

    There I was wondering what to work on next. Should I do my Chrysanthemum poster? Then I was looking through my art folders. Right there in my folder is all kinds of work that I need to scan and add… Continue reading

    Happenings In My Creative Space
  • A Project from Beginning to End

    Here is the start of my project. Oh right, this painting was my second attempt. Sometimes you have that moment where nothing is working the way you want it to. Then you have a better idea and want a fresh… Continue reading

    A Project from Beginning to End