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  • Explore a New Color Like Purple

    Purple is not a color I paint with. I don’t have purple clothes. That’s exactly why I decided to mix purple and explore the color. I have been thinking about purple. This is the first design I painted like a… Continue reading

    Explore a New Color Like Purple
  • Brighter Days Mosaic Flower

    Each shape is a tiny tile. Yes, a blue tile is colorful on its own, but pair with other pieces and somehow it comes together to form something beautiful. I painted a flower. Look at the Mosaics in Park Güell.… Continue reading

    Brighter Days Mosaic Flower
  • Who Are You Blue Finger-Painted Flower?

    The dots and the blue create a glow alluding to your inner self. I am an artist. I like to work on finger painting. It’s the feel of the paint and making a mess that is wonderful! So, watering down… Continue reading

    Who Are You Blue Finger-Painted Flower?
  • Poem About the Joys of Making Art

    Getting better at mixing pinks Yellows and browns sun-kissed Adding water to acrylic Losing track of time Sennelier worth every dime Falling in love like looking at the stars above Having a ball A little doubt but no longer afraid… Continue reading

    Poem About the Joys of Making Art
  • Painting Flowers with Shapes: Hearts

    The flower on the left was finger painted! With a closed hand I placed the bottom of my hand in the paint and stamped. I should do a few of those for my book. The other flowers were me just… Continue reading

    Painting Flowers with Shapes: Hearts
  • Painting Bountiful Flowers with a Paper Roll

    I love painting paper roll flowers. You never know what will happen. It’s a surprise every time. Here is my process. These flowers are simple to make and always produce beautiful results. Wait, I could finger paint a flower this… Continue reading

    Painting Bountiful Flowers with a Paper Roll