expressive art

  • Art Happens to All of Us-Part 2

    Looking good! Let’s do a comparison! Big improvement in the color palette. Titan Buff made a difference. It’s harder to layer and layer with Basics paints. I absolutely love these Liquitex paints. Liqutex paints are creamy and layering with them… Continue reading

  • Art Happens to All of Us

    Alright, this is a good layout but the color is all wrong. I wanted to finish my floral arrangement but after an hour it was time for a break. Hours later and after some ice cream I have clarity! This… 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

  • 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-Paint So You Can Paint

    In the last project I went through a lot of layers. I like the color. Then I didn’t like the texture. I needed more contrast. On and on it went. Today, I painted a floral arrangement in 15 minutes. I’ve… 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