art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Where Does My Art Come From?
Do I sit surrounded by all of my supplies and suddenly this brilliance magically forms on my canvas? Not exactly. The best ideas come from a flow that really is just making art. Where does the idea come from? You… Continue reading
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Happenings In My Creative Space
One more year around the sun. I must put a post out today. Here we are! I have been gradually getting back into painting. Love Your Name Finger Painted Chrysanthemum Yes, I fingerpainted in watercolor, all of the flowers except… Continue reading
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There is Only Make Watercolor Poster
Do you ever just get out your tools and paint? Maybe you have an idea but really you just want to paint! With every stroke of color, you are like yes this is what I wanted. There is no what… Continue reading
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Painting Flowers with Wanut Ink and Watercolor
I have started painting doodles for my coloring book and am on flower doodle 34 for my coloring book! Drawing flowers has helped me align with my style and explore tools. I had walnut ink that I was going to… Continue reading
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Creating Art: My Beginning Journey to Surface Pattern Design
I am super excited to share my collection and most importantly what I have learned! I wanted to prove to myself that I could create a surface pattern design. There are many resources out there. If I can do it,… Continue reading
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My Purple Paintings
This is a recent painting. I love all the different purples and the fact that I painted with my fingers is cool too! Maybe I should turn this flower into a pattern? Here are my other purple paintings and color… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 