art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Happenings Around My Creative Space
March has come and gone. We are now into the first full month of spring! There are so many birds and butterflies. and with them the song and flutter of all the magic of spring to come. I just roamed… Continue reading
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The Joys of A Small Sketchbook
It is always simple doodles like these that remind me of what I want to do every day and forever! I painted my Hyacinths by mixing blue and magenta in various amounts to get those blue, pink, and purple spots.… Continue reading
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What is the Lastest Thing That I Have Learned?
This is a WordPress daily prompt, and immediately, I have an answer. I was wandering around today in a big city. It is a place I have been, but not this particular place. I walked and observed. I sat and… Continue reading
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Maximalist Florals
Maximalist florals are in. When I saw the lovely patterns in Anthropologie, I had to paint them! I have been painting loose, colorful florals, soft colors that go with the warmth of spring. You know that feeling when the sun… Continue reading
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Simply, Be Kind and Make Things!
Simplify, slow down, be kind. And don’t forget to have art in your life – music, paintings, theater, dance, and sunsets. -Eric Carle Oh, how these words speak to me at this very moment! Simplify because why make things complicated?… Continue reading
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Find Your Artistic Voice: Lessons from Creating 500 Flowers
Have you ever spread out all your sketches, drawings, or paintings and then felt like a kid in a candy store? I painted over 500 flowers using all kinds of tools. What was my goal? My goal was to surrender… Continue reading
