art journal
the art journal blog of an expressionistic artist who paints the way nature makes her feel.
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One of my first sketches
Painted on an old journal page with a Crayola Educational Watercolor set. I sketched with a pencil. These were the days of my 5-minute sketches. The time isn’t the point The point is to utilize what time you do have… Continue reading
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Pink Flower Pattern Texture
Even now I’m looking at the image and asking how did this marvelous color scheme happen! The blending of yellow over pink makes orange. And blending with a napkin! I think I’ve found the answer to adding more color to… Continue reading
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Alma Libre Collage Word Art
This design was inspired by the song Quiero Ser by Amaia Montero. The song is a Spanish song and means Free Soul. My favorite lyric is Quiero Ser Un Alma Libre. I want to be a free soul. Oh, I… Continue reading
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Flowers we need you all!
The world needs me. The world needs you. There is a reason for us all. Let’s keep painting. Let’s keep creating. There is plenty of love for everyone! One of my favorite books is Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor. She… Continue reading
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Roses are red
Ok, so I painted my roses pink. That’s the idea. I wasn’t a huge fan of red roses until I saw peach and pink roses. The way the petals curve like v shapes into one another. It makes me think… Continue reading
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Words By Corita Kent
Don’t Belittle yourself. Be BIG yourself Corita Kent Nothing is a mistake. There’s no win and no fail. There’s only make. Corita Kent Have you read Learn By Heart: teachings to free the creative spirit? I didn’t know that target… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 