Mixed Media

  • Art Is a Form of Self-Care

    Art can always guide us and teach us how to live deeper lives. I’ll be sharing a poem on all of the lessons I have been learning and end with the story behind my painting. Trying to be the best… Continue reading

  • Mixing Acrylic Paint Colors

    Do you wish you could mix bright beautiful colors? You can quickly mix the colors you want and get to the best part, painting! In this post I’ll share how I am mixing colors and what I am learning. For… Continue reading

    Mixing Acrylic Paint Colors
  • Exploring Acrylic Paint Techniques for Flowers

    The holidays are here. We have a few days off, and I thought I’d share a few project ideas. Do you usually paint with neutrals? Go for Bright Colors. I have gone from painting neutrals to bright colors. Right now,… Continue reading

  • How to build confidence in your art

    What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Every time I get to teach children art, I am reminded that confidence and great ideas are always here. There is no need to build it. My students always pick up… Continue reading

  • 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

  • I’m expressing my art in colorful textural ways that I have not done before. I’ve been teaching children art. Or should I say learning from the students because, in all honesty, they are my teachers? Oh my, I started art… Continue reading