art journaling
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Exploring Art: Messy Fun with Basic Craft Tools
Erasers, ink, brush handles, pens, pencils…. I like the idea of taking an ordinary object and making something extraordinary. Stamping with tissue paper is fun too. I wrote the above words and did this exploration a while ago. There is… Continue reading
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What happens when you suppress your creative spirit?
This post is all about our creative spirit and why it is so important to nurture this gift. We will end the post with a pink flower doodle. Ok, on to the fun! Festive Days Wonderful Ways We are just… Continue reading
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Art Journal Vs. Paint Projects
Do you have an art journal? Or do you always paint on canvas or paper? I usually get out my Canson Paper and I paint. Lately, I have been doodling in a notebook. I sketch in my color journal. I… Continue reading
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13 Acrylic Painting Tips
My last painting went in the trash. It almost worked. I feel the same way about my last five paintings. I know I can paint beautiful flowers. I also know that I am blooming. What am I doing wrong? Does… Continue reading
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4 Color Mixing Tips + You
I have been working on color. I finally figured out how to fix my color palette. In this post, I will share four color mixing tips that have simplified my painting process. I want to be like my students who… Continue reading
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Surrender To Your Art
Yes, I very much like the word surrender. You let go of what your idea is, what others may like, or what may sell and you paint. Today I am posting a collection of art where I surrendered to the… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 