art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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Abstract Flowers Are My Game
To be a better artist, make more art. I have been painting for a long time. I have learned that just painting is the magical formula to being the artist of your dreams. I plan on featuring a weekly, be… Continue reading
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Wild About You Book
What could you do more of? What can I do more of? I’ll borrow the title of Austin Kleon’s book Show Your Work. When I say show my work, I mean show the work that means something to me. I… Continue reading
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Inspired by Anthropologie
As an artist, the brand that calls my name is Anthropologie. I love to walk in the store and admire the color, and ceramics collection. At this moment I am browsing the website. I’ve pinned inspiration to my flower bouquet… Continue reading
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Bright Bold You-Flower Pattern
All right, I am borrowing the 100 days of painting from EttaVee. I am on a roll! I finished Suzanne’s painting course. That was fun! I am working on a new painting a day. Lately, I have been finishing the… Continue reading
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Wild About You Orange Pink Flowers
I’m about done with the painting class. Did I need to buy a class? Probably not. Suzanne Allard is an amazing artist. I am too. That’s the point. What I’ve learned is that you have to show up in your… Continue reading
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Austin Kleon Interview
What a great interview. The book Steal Like An Artist is amazing and just what I need to get going. I love how that happens. There I am down and out. Suddenly, motivation finds me. I am an artist and… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 