creative journal

  • Why An Art Journal is the Best Tool for an Artist

    I have never considered a journal a tool. An Art journal helps you show up and get to your best work. I never had a journal because the thought of paying $20-$30 for a journal meant that I had to… Continue reading

  • The Last Page of My Journal

    These 60 pages are in might as well be printing paper. Yet I’ve grown in creative confidence. My color palette and paintings have gotten more interesting and exciting. I’m excited for the next adventure! The blue in this palette is… Continue reading

  • Flowers-Let Your Spirit Guide You!

    How do you paint flowers? Millions of people all over the world search for ideas for painting flowers. I search too. Today I added a little water to my palette and painted. The brush that I was second-guessing was gliding… Continue reading

  • Roses-Lessons Artists Learn

    My love of painting began with watercolor. No wait, it was acrylic paint! I’ve always liked the way the paint feels on my fingers. I like making a mess with paint. I’ve been working with acrylic paint so much that… Continue reading

  • Roses-Dahlias too! And you!

    I found a beautiful Dahlia on a blog post. I had to paint one! The color palette from the photo became my color scheme. My vase is weirdly shaped. It’s an organic handmade ceramic aesthetic. Yes! I keep reminding myself… Continue reading

  • Wild Heart Artist

    Today I read this question from a Cat Coq post. What would it really mean to you to know you’ve built a reliable career doing what you love? In this post, right here I want to wander and dream of… Continue reading

    Wild Heart Artist