joyful art

  • Sweet spirit of mine pink flower

    This paper collage flower is my first project, not just of the year but it’s been a while. It felt good to have the time to cut and paste, let my eyes do the arranging and realize that my greatest… Continue reading

  • Wildflower thoughts: from the spirit of an expressive artist

    It all started with an Anthropologie window display. I’m always inspired by the color, textures, and art on merchandise bags. But this display caught my eye, and I’ve been dreaming ever since. …and for a while this idea was fresh… Continue reading

  • Favorite Paper Collage of 2022

    Paper collage has really become one of my techniques. My inspiration comes from Eric Carle. Paper Collage has taught me to trust my process and learn about color. That’s right I started my wild thoughts paper collage flowers project. I… Continue reading

  • Color Palettes of 2022

    Here’s a collection of color palettes that made me happy. Color can infulence your mood. Fluorescent pink is amazing! Just a little of it makes my oranges brighter. I now have the pinks I want. I love yellows and pinks.… Continue reading

  • Viva Magenta

    A balane between warm and cold Powerful A little flirty Powerful Mind altering Confidence boosting A new vision Oh and my favorite natural beginnings rooted in nature Now that I’ve found fluorescent pink or fluorescent pink has found me, my… Continue reading

  • Mixing Vibrant Color

    I finally have the pink tones I’ve been searching for. I came back from a walk filled with white and pink roses. I don’t know what to say except I can’t wait till spring. Now here I am writing this… Continue reading

    Mixing Vibrant Color