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Always Paint For the Thrill of It
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. Well I suppose this question comes at a good time. I have written books. I have spent months creating and writing a book. Different Is Beautiful was inspired by a… Continue reading
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Artist Quote-James Pierce
Art deteriorates when it is done for the audience. James Pierce Yes, that’s what happened today. At least I have a reminder of what not to do. In these paintings, I was painting for me. I thought of nature. Thinking… Continue reading
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Art is all I want to do
I had a teacher in elementary school who made me feel like I was weird for always asking why. I now realize that my asking why is proof that I’m an artist. I am who I am. I enjoy painting every day.… Continue reading
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Give your art a chance
I used to throw out my work wanting to start over. Now my painting wisdom tells me to hold on. Yes, some of that wisdom came from other artists who call it the awkward phase. Etta Vee calls it the… Continue reading
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Mosaic/Paper Collage?
This session’s art project was a mosaic of the earth’s layers. I’d show you the sample slide but where’s the fun in that. The 2nd grade class had their own ideas as children always do. I gave them the tools… Continue reading
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Exploring the Color Apricot Crush
Last Sunday’s post was about making a list. This week I am writing about the color of the year, which is apricot crush. During the week I blogged about the gift of art, orange roses, abundance, and playtime with ornaments.… Continue reading
A Painted Garden 