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  • My Flower Doodles

    This morning I took five minutes to draw the bouquet on the left. The flowers on the right were probably drawn during the same amount of time. Drawing like this takes me to the school days of drawing in my… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • 5 Easy Abstract Painting Ideas

    In this post, I will be sharing some of my paintings and how the ideas came about. I am taking a moment to regroup. I want to stand apart from the negative thoughts and uncertainty to embrace my skills. Sometimes… Continue reading

  • What Children Teach You About Art

    It has been nearly a month since I picked up a paintbrush. Today I will paint. Before I paint, I want to think about the art students who inspire me. The projects we painted were amazing and the lessons I’ve… Continue reading

  • Positive Messages

    Do you appreciate the times when you are complaining or worried and suddenly you see positive words? Your whole day changes. I have been sick for three weeks and not feeling myself. I want to take a moment and breathe… Continue reading