art journal

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

  • Show Your Work: A Book for Every Artist

    Do you share your work? Are you proud of your work? In this post, I will sprinkle some of my favorite art pieces and also ask you questions that you should think about. Are You Proud of Your Work? You… Continue reading

    Show Your Work: A Book for Every Artist
  • Happy Monday!

    Today I’m going to retest some flat brushes I just bought. I’m still looking for a good flat brush set. Oh, and I want to paint another sunflower, paper roll style. I haven’t done college in a while either. I… Continue reading

  • Roses-Pursuing Self-Expression

    Anthropologie is one of my favorite stores to roam. I recently checked out their about page. These words are absolutely why I paint. As I read these words, I felt like, this is me! creative-minded community, and we take pride… Continue reading

  • Roses-Oh Let It Be

    I’ve been watching artists create beautiful art with random tools. I used to paint like this! Used to? I wrote There’s No Right Way to Paint a Flower. Seems I’ve forgetten the delight of having the time to listen to… Continue reading

  • Do you want to be an artist?

    I was going to share an update on roses but this story is just too good! For the past few days, I’ve been drawing birds are living organisms illustrations. I sketched birds and nests with a pencil. I added colors… Continue reading

  • Roses-Spirit of Love Bouquet

    …but in fact, today it is the amateur–the enthusiast who pursues her work in the spirit of love.. Yes, that’s me! The words of Show Your Work go on to say that amateurs aren’t afraid to make mistakes and don’t… Continue reading