It’s easy to get discouraged any time you begin something new. You’ve seen paintings that you like and your expectations are high for how you’d like your work to come out. Unfortunately, unless you bring some previous training, or natural talent, you may feel disappointed with what you are creating with your brush. I’m a… Continue reading Painting Your Masterpiece
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Still Searching for Christmas Gift Ideas?
We are running out of shopping days. I’ve checked off many items on my list. Soon, Opa and Iza (that’s my husband’s, and my grandparents’ names) will be doing one of our favorite annual activities. We devote the entire day, from early till late usually, shopping exclusively for the grandchildren. It is so much fun… Continue reading Still Searching for Christmas Gift Ideas?
Why You Should Watercolor everyday
Recently I visited a local museum with a few friends. This museum has an outdoor garden, walking trail that goes around a pond, fountains and terraces. I took several pictures as we drank in the beauty of the flowers and architecture. The next day, I flipped through my smart phone pictures and selected one to… Continue reading Why You Should Watercolor everyday
What Should I Paint?
Ok. So you’ve got a few basic supplies. You’ve set up a space – even if it’s just the corner of the dining table. And you carved out a few minutes – or maybe even an hour (yay!) to paint. You are ready to start. This is going to be great. You look at the… Continue reading What Should I Paint?
Collecting and Making Art- It’s never too late.
Are you and art collector? Maybe, you’d like to be an art MAKER. Can you be both? Sure you can. If you collect art, you are expressing yourself through what you display in your home or office. You are making a statement with each piece. Whether you collect pottery, jewelry, sculpture or wall art, all… Continue reading Collecting and Making Art- It’s never too late.
3 Steps to Beginning to Paint
I want to paint, but How do I get started? Here are 3 Simple steps: Pick up a brush. Load it with paint. Begin. That may sound over simplified. But trust me. It isn’t. There are no rules. There are no art police who will come to arrest you for making a mistake or doing… Continue reading 3 Steps to Beginning to Paint
Freeing the Artist Within
Have you ever secretly hoped, or believed that there is an artist inside you just waiting to be released? I truly believe there is an artist in everyone. As a person who believes we are created in the image of our maker, it’s a natural path to the belief that every individual is meant to… Continue reading Freeing the Artist Within
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