creativity

  • What’s Blooming?

    Oh, I like the title! I want to spend some time this weekend going over my goals for the blog. I want to keep exploring, especially since I just enrolled in a cool course. I’ll share more about that at… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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-Paint With What You Have

    Look at my paper plate palette. It reminds me of Eric Carle’s collage! The Eric Carle Collage-inspired colors are one reason why you should use what you have. You will make beautiful art. Let me explain. For this entry, I… Continue reading

  • Roses- Tees!

    Ok, I have one rose tee design and the other two are colorful flowers. I have always wanted to design t-shirts. In my last painting session, I was enjoying the process. I am enjoying the process. I’m painting and allowing… Continue reading

  • How I feel right now

    I’ve been working on new work. This quote is exactly how I feel. When you say”yes” to the “isness” of life, when you accept this moment as it is, you can feel a sense of spaciousness within you that is… Continue reading