I’ve been letting go of a lot of old things to make room for what I really want more of in my life… more creating, relaxation and fun. It’s been feeling like spring, so I’ve been inspired to simplify my paintings even more and sketch with just a stabilo pencil and a little water. These new Storybook Paintings have also been inspiring me to write... Continue reading
I hope you enjoy this video… it’s a snip-it from one of the painting projects I share in Happy Painting – A Mini Course (which starts Monday). In Happy Painting, I share a variety of techniques and characters to help you overcome creative blocks and easily develop your own style. By the end of class, you’ll have five gorgeous paintings and the painting template to... Continue reading
(Left): Wishes Do Come True. 9×12″ on bristol paper (Right): Dream Come True. 9×12″ on bristol paper (sold) ………… Lately I’ve been inspired by flowers and spring. I was getting a bit bored with my backgrounds. Since I’d been drawn to floral patterns, I decided to give them a try. It felt super awkward at first. I didn’t think any of my floral backgrounds looked... Continue reading
*update: the giveaway has ended. Nicole Austin 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 Happy Painting – A Mini Course. I am so excited for this class! We have such an incredible group already. The early bird spaces have sold out, but you can still join... Continue reading
Everywhere I Look, You are Left Behind. (9×12″ on bristol paper) ………. Sometimes a painting takes a few tries and what seem to be mistakes, before I finally find the character. This bear started out looking completely different. I’d been feeling like going back to one of my characters with feathers in her hair. Usually, when I have a character in mind, that is never... Continue reading
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! I am so crazy excited for my new online class HAPPY PAINTING – A Mini Course where we’ll celebrate having fun and letting go. To celebrate, I’m opening registration with a very special EARLY BIRD SALE (this will be the lowest price for this class this year). The early bird spaces have sold out. Thank you to everyone who has already registered.... Continue reading
“Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” -Mary Oliver ……….. I LOVE trying out new art supplies. But I’m not one to spend a lot of money them. I really use them and break them. And, if they’re brushes, I forget to wash them. I’m also pretty picky about my colors. So I rarely buy a whole set of something. I know I... Continue reading
I recently sent out a questionnaire to see what you’d like to learn more about. The overwhelming response was that you wanted to learn more about How To Develop Your Own Style. When I first started painting my whimsical characters in 2009, I looked to other artists and picked out what I liked most in their paintings. I mixed those things up in my own... Continue reading
Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. -Roald Dahl …. HOLDING GRACE is the January Project in my Serendipity 2 – A NEW Year In Mixed Media online class. This girl went through so many faces and so many background blues to get to the finished painting. From the beginning, I knew I wanted her to be one in my blue series.... Continue reading
This little owl was one of the most fun paintings I’ve ever created. This painting is one of the Dream Owl projects I share from start to finish in HOW TO PAINT AN OWL 2. To create this piece, I started with layers of painted pages for my background. Then I added all sorts of collage papers, acrylic paints, and inks. I hope you enjoy... Continue reading
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