“There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper.” -James Carroll ………. This is the April Bonus Project for my online workshop Serendipity – A Year In Mixed Media. In class, I talk a lot about my inspirations for each painting, so students can get a feel for how I evolve and strengthen... Continue reading
“Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields…Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness.” -Mary Oliver ………… It is SO amazing to see all of the artwork that is created by students in my online mixed media painting courses. I just love seeing how each project is taken in new directions… and... Continue reading
“I held my breath as we do sometimes to stop time when something wonderful has touched us…” -Mary Oliver ………. MOON RISE is a painting that started out as a frustrated bear. I wasn’t happy with the painting and whenever I don’t know what to do with a character these days, it seems, I always turn it into a bear. With this piece I was... Continue reading
“We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents” -Bob Ross …………. Lately I’ve been mesmerized by the ways one thing leads me to the next. Whenever I am open to synchronicity, it happens all that much more in my life. And I see it all of the time in my artwork too. The more I paint and remain open to wherever my creativity leads me,... Continue reading
“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” -Pablo Picasso ……….. Thank YOU so very much for all of your enthusiasm about my newest online course, BLISS – Mixed Media On Location. I can’t wait for class to begin on April 21! Your support and kindness means more than I can ever express! This is... Continue reading
“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” -Leo Tolstoy ………… Recently I’ve fallen in love with creating these journal pages. I use the same step by step process to create each page, which makes it easier for my creativity to come out in each new character. I just love how each one has its own personality… and they are SO fun to do. I... Continue reading
*use discount code bliss at checkout until 11:59PM EST Sunday, March 23, 2014* *Early registration has ended, but there are still sale price spaces available at $149. Use discount code sale at checkout* REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! I am so crazy excited for my new online course BLISS – Mixed Media On Location where we’ll be painting all sorts of whimsical characters and backgrounds together!... Continue reading
Title: STAR WARRIOR. The original painting is sold, but you can find prints in my shop. “Mystery is at the heart of creativity. That, and surprise.” -Julia Cameron ………. This is the March Project for my online course SERENDIPITY – A YEAR IN MIXED MEDIA. If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that most of my work, especially on canvas, has layers... Continue reading
“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
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