art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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What is My Favorite Hobby?
My favorite hobby is art. In fact, it isn’t a hobby for me, but rather something I have to do. I notice that when I don’t create, I am not as peaceful. When I get sick, I stop painting but… Continue reading
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Some Projects Work
and some don’t. Yet in every project there’s new color, a new way to use an old tool. In every project there is practice and YOU. Keep making art. I had a simple idea with ornaments and created these flowers.… Continue reading
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Happenings In My Creative Space
There I was wondering what to work on next. Should I do my Chrysanthemum poster? Then I was looking through my art folders. Right there in my folder is all kinds of work that I need to scan and add… Continue reading
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A Project from Beginning to End
Here is the start of my project. Oh right, this painting was my second attempt. Sometimes you have that moment where nothing is working the way you want it to. Then you have a better idea and want a fresh… Continue reading
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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
A Painted Garden 