art journal

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

  • Colorful Flower Doodles

    I was watching a novela. Yes, I like to watch Spanish soap operas. Someone uttered these words. Right before the sun rises it will be the darkest time. It’s true! I’ve always known that in the darkest skies, the stars… Continue reading

  • Dreamy Peach Roses

    Today I’m sharing a your dreams can come true doodle. The colors warm me and remind me of wandering spring days. Part of me wants to work on color. The other part wants to mix paint and see what happens.… Continue reading

  • Pink and peach bouquet of let’s do this!

    Hesitation was there at first, but I chose to pick up the paintbrush and did soft strokes. I started painting this flower bouquet yesterday. Today I had to mix up the same colors only slightly darker What do you know,… Continue reading

  • More of me. More of this palette!

    This is now a print. I am going to stick this sketch in my brand-new sketchbook. The sketch will be a reminder to continue creating my art. These are the roses I want to paint. This was a simple sketch… Continue reading

  • Love this image, water mug and all!

    This flower painting is colorful, bright, and makes me smile. I feel like anything is possible. Now this is a simple painting. The painting that I did yesterday was ok but this flower painting has restored my faith. My faith… Continue reading

  • Three Roses and a Smile

    The sketch on the left is drawn with a highlighter and blue marker. The dark blue marker was going in the trash, but I added it to my toolbox. I have a collection of tools. Simple tools make beautiful art.… Continue reading