Lately, I’ve really been pushing my art in new directions and taking risks. I don’t normally create paintings inspired by portrait photos, but I was super inspired by a recent art challenge. I created three portraits inspired by a photo. The process completely pushed me in a new direction. It helped me see my artwork and my process in a new way. What I loved... Continue reading
It has been so incredible to see all of the artwork and positive community emerging in my Wild And Free Painting class. If you’d like to join us, Wild And Free Painting is now available as an instant access class. To celebrate YOU continuing to be creative and inspired, I’m offering a sale on my popular Bliss – Mixed Media On The Go online workshop.... Continue reading
I hope you enjoy this video… it’s a snip-it from one of the painting projects I share in Wild And Free Painting – A Mini Course (which starts Monday). In Wild & Free Painting, I share many playful techniques and characters to help you feel more free in your artwork and find your own style. By the end of class, you’ll have five freedom-inspired paintings... Continue reading
“JOY”. 9 x 12″ on paper. Click here to visit my shop. ………. Lately, I’ve been working on a new series of paintings. I am exploring portraits and more specifically those beautifully soft and telling painted family portraits that you might see hanging as you climb the staircase of a great castle. This series of paintings started as portraits of characters for an illustrated novel.... Continue reading
*update: the giveaway has ended. Sharon Landon you are the winner… Congratulations! A HUGE thank you to everyone for all of your kind words, enthusiasm and support for my new online workshop Wild & Free Painting – A Mini Course In Mixed Media. I am so excited for this class! We have such an incredible group already. The early bird spaces have sold out, but... Continue reading
Awaken. 9 x 12″ on Paper. Click here to visit my shop. …….. Lately I am just loving to paint these characters with more human faces. I love exploring the duality between physical and nonphysical worlds and how the two can exist together. I am inspired by Renaissance portraits with their very realistic portrayal of the human form. The eyes and face always seem so... Continue reading
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! I am so excited to announce my new online workshop WILD AND FREE PAINTING – A Mini Course In Mixed Media where we’ll celebrate having fun and letting go. I’m opening registration with a very special EARLY BIRD SALE (this will be the lowest price for this class this year). Sign up for Early Bird registration now at $45 (use code WILD).... Continue reading
Create Magic. 9×12″ on Bristol Paper. Visit my shop to see available originals. …… Lately I just love the meditative process of creating patterns on paper. I use inks and acrylics to make an abstract flower pattern. These flowers then inspired my character’s posture and hair. Continue reading
Hear My Story. 9×12″ on bristol paper. Click here to see the originals available in my shop. ………. Sometimes I get to a point where all of the characters I’m painting feel the same. I’d been painting my flower patterned backgrounds for awhile. The circles of ink and acrylics in the background became a series of my flower girls… characters with wild circles and shapes... Continue reading
Mystic. 11 x 14″ on canvas. (SOLD). See More Original Paintings Here. ……… I almost painted over this piece. I just couldn’t get rid of that circle on her face, so I thought I’d cover it all with papers and start again. But I stopped myself. I looked into her eyes and she hit my heart. I was reminded to let my imperfections be revealed. Continue reading
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