art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Creative Ways to Paint Flowers With Hearts
Valentine’s Day is coming up, but more importantly, everyone can draw simple shapes. Taking a heart shape and building from that shape to create a flower? Amazing! Some hearts are subtle, but love is always there. Not sure how the… Continue reading
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How Are You Creative?
What a daily writing prompt, and here I am with joy! Of course, I am creative! Let me count the ways that I am creative I am sure there are tons of ways that make me creative. I am an… Continue reading
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Let’s Do This: May the spirit of belief be with you always.
I woke up this morning with a message of hope and love. Light was born in darkness. I think of the moon and the stars. Sometimes I wander and gaze up at the dark sky. I see the moon and… Continue reading
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Creative Florals by Stamping With Ornaments
I forgot how much fun it is to paint with a new tool. Painting with ornaments is like face painting. I am not used to that canvas, but once I get going, I am curious to see what I can… Continue reading
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Color Trends From My Favorite Store and My Palette
Color is a simple way to unify my work. I did go through a phase of bright, even bold colors. I still love Magneta, but I want softer colors. I am working on a calendar, quote posters, and much more!… Continue reading
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Reflecting on Art: Brush Choices and Color Journals
I wrote the following words a while ago, but these words sum up how I feel right now. Picking up a few new supplies has been great. I’ve been going back to the basics. By basics I mean no agenda,… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 