“Blessed are the weird people, the poets and misfits, the artists, the writers and music makers, the dreamers and the outsiders for they force us to see the world differently.” Isn’t that exactly the task and purpose of artists?
Peerless watercolors first made their appearance in 1902, initially being used to tint photographs. Now, over 100 years later, they are still made using the same process that Chas. F. Nicolson developed when the company was formed in 1885. Peerless … Continued
“Life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved except in memory.” These words were supposedly the last tweet of Leonard Nimoy, better known as the beloved Spock. As my youngest child prepares to graduate from … Continued
Today’s Journal prompt is to give yourself a piece of advice! If you were your own mother, or friend, what advice would you give yourself? Here is some advice from myself that I have been needing to pay heed to! … Continued
Unfortunately I don’t know the author of this quote, so if any of you do, please let me know! But the words are so true, at so many levels. Art is so risky. It is not only being vulnerable enough … Continued
Of course this is not ALWAYS true.. but it sure helps! I have so many things to be happy about, and would much rather focus on those than the unhappy things. Make a page that reflects your view of happiness. … Continued
This week’s journal prompt is inspired by the upcoming observance of Easter. With pastel bunnies everywhere you turn, why not put one on your art journal page? I tend to do a bunny page of some sort every year! Last year most … Continued
Our lessons in church have been over the Ten Commandments, and their continued relevance, so I have been looking at what the New Testament has to say. Today’s Scripture Doodle is from John 14:15, “If you love me, you will … Continued
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention” Oscar Wilde Not so wild about this art journal page, but I love the quote! Notice the tiny little figure holding out a heart to a child…. Sometimes … Continued
I have seen many mixed media artists make wonderful use of masks that they have made using a glue gun. I finally decided to give the technique a try. It is so quick and easy! I used a glass mat … Continued