“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” -Vincent Van Gogh ……….. This painting had all sorts of layers underneath. Then, within all of the paint and paper, I saw a lion. I have been sketching all of these lounging lions and bears. They seem very calm and always as if they know just what they are doing. My favorite part... Continue reading
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. –Chinese Proverb ………. I am having so much fun painting backgrounds. And, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know I usually don’t get attached to my backgrounds. Usually it’s no problem for me to paint over them and add my whimsical characters. But lately, I... Continue reading
“Art is not about thinking something up. It is the opposite – getting something down.” -Julia Cameron ……….. Let It Be. That’s sort of been my mantra these last few weeks, especially with my artwork. These paintings on paper are really a reminder not to over-do my paintings. I was feeling like with my pieces on canvas, there were so many layers upon layers, that... Continue reading
“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!” -Audrey Hepburn ………. I love to take photo walks, especially through places I have never been. I’ve gotten in the habit of taking myself on field trips where I get out of the studio and go someplace new and explore. Snapping photos in those places is so inspiring and really keeps me looking and being inspired... Continue reading
“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose” ― Eckhart Tolle …….. My words for 2014 are bliss and stillness. And, it seems, adding more and more stillness into my every day leads me to bliss. I’ve been listening to Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth and it’s a lovely reminder to get out of my own way. Sometimes thoughts and to-do lists seem... Continue reading
Title: WITH STARS IN HER EYES. Contact Me if you’re interested in the original painting. Prints available here in my shop. ……… “I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especially when singing is not necessarily prescribed.” ― Mary Oliver ……… To loosen up and not get so attached to my artwork, I’ve been painting on paper, book pages and cardboard. Painting on... Continue reading
Title: TENDER HEART. Contact Me if you’re interested in the original painting. Prints available in my shop. “I want to think again of dangerous and noble things. I want to be light and frolicsome. I want to be improbable and beautiful and afraid of nothing as though I had wings.” ― Mary Oliver ……….. One of my new favorite art supplies is washi tape. It’s... Continue reading
“Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh ……… I’ve noticed how much getting creative each day really brings me joy. To make time for it all, I’ve been painting lots of quick pieces on paper, which I am excited to share with you in my next online class... Continue reading
I have been having so much fun creating these digital collages with the iphone app Superimpose (something the lovely Misty Mawn turned me on to in her amazing Full Circle class). This is an example of a collage I created using the girl from my original mixed media painting SENDING STRENGTH. There are probably twenty layers in this version. And I love that the possibilities... Continue reading
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” -C. S. Lewis ……… I am so incredibly grateful to be able to share my artwork and creativity with you. Thank YOU! And getting to see all of the artwork that gets created in my online courses makes me even more inspired! It makes me smile to see how each... Continue reading
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