As we are putting the finishing touches on my picture book, I thought I’d share with you a bit about how it all began. I came up with the story while taking a bath in Texas. At the same time, I’d been sketching all of these whimsical characters with stabilo pencil. I was staying at a place on the ground floor, and everyone else in... 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
“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
*update: the giveaway has ended. Jocelyn Petcholan you are the winner… Congratulations! Thank YOU so very much for all of your enthusiasm about my newest online course, FACES – Mixed Media Portraits. With each painting project, I share my mistakes and how I fix them along the way to talk myself out of getting frustrated so I can keep on creating, stay inspired and evolve... Continue reading
On my recent trip to the beach I forgot one of my favorite art supplies… a white and a hot pink Sharpie paint pen. However sometimes not having your favorite supply can be a good thing. It pushed me to try new things. Instead of using the Sharpie pen for the whites of the eyes, I tried a turquoise blue water-soluble oil pastel and found... Continue reading
I’m so excited for my new online course ABSTRACTS & BACKGROUNDS. If you’re struggling with letting go and where to get started (or just love painting backgrounds like I do), this is the class for you. To celebrate, I’m opening registration with an EARLY BIRD SALE. There are limited Early Bird spaces available at $69. Use code EARLY at checkout here. Once those sale spaces... Continue reading
Title: In Time. Original Painting 7×7″ on wood available here. ……… If ever I am feeling like I just don’t want to get into my studio, thinking I have no time or no idea what to paint, I get out my favorite colors and paint owls. Painting owls brings me back into my comfort zone. I begin with the same simple shapes I’ve always used... Continue reading
Desert Fawn. Original Painting Available Here. Prints in my shop. …………. This is the February Project for my online workshop SERENDIPITY – A Year In Mixed Media. This was one of those paintings that reminded me to let go. When I started this character, I knew I wanted it to be a sort of new creature based on some of my recent doodles. I’d been... Continue reading
In celebration of the launch of my new blog and website, Brian and I took a little trip to New York City. Travelling is one of the ways I stay inspired. And New York City did not disappoint. Whenever Brian and I travel, we love to walk around and explore. We prefer not to make any plans. Part of what I adore about travelling is... Continue reading
WITH GLITTERING EYES. Original Available Here.(11×14″ on Canvas Panel) Prints available in my shop. …………. This is a demo painting that I did during my Happy Painting class at the Lucky Star art retreat in Texas. It was so much fun to create outside by the river. Everyone in class seemed to have the best art supplies too, so we all shared and got inspired from one... Continue reading
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