In My Art Journal
Spread #6 in my second journal of the year is all about the graduate. I used a favorite vintage photo of a very determined looking woman wearing a cap and gown to make an image transfer using Silk Inkjet transfer … Continued
Wildflower
“Wildflowers” is the first completed piece of 2017. Perhaps the cold days of winter have already got me anticipating spring! This was a fun piece to do as I created a lovely background by painting, dripping, and splashing with acrylic … Continued
The Astronomer
“The Astronomer” is so named because of the star charts used to create the tree branches. It is just not hard for me to imagine this wise old owl keeping track of heavenly happenings in the winter sky. The owl … Continued
Coloring Page – Psalm 3:3
My hands always want to be doing something, even when I am relaxing! The most restful thing I can do with my waking time is doodle. My current favorite pen for doodling is my carbon black ink fountain pen. Coloring … Continued
Play Themed Workshops Coming Up!
I am pretty excited about the lineup of workshops coming up at Tessera Fine Arts Gallery! Next week there will be three different workshops, all with the theme of PLAY! On Thursday will be the “Paint Like a Child” workshop … Continued
“Play” Digital File
I love using digital download sheets. They make such an easy starting place, or the perfect little something to finish up a page easy peasy! I have chosen some bits and pieces out of my own art journal to share … Continued
Doodle Papers
I usually spend a little time unwinding just before bed, and most commonly that is with some kind of restful art activity. Lately I have been doodling. Oodles of doodles in fact. Sometimes I start with watercolor paint or marker, … Continued
In my sketchbook lately…
While I love my art journal, I probably have been spending more time in my sketchbook lately, trying to capture ideas as they fly, doing relaxing doodles that will later become art fodder, or illustrating a verse or message. They … Continued
1 Cor 15:57 Again
Today’s coloring page is actually a remake of a verse I have already done, but it certainly doesn’t grow old and is worth repeating. Of course I am partial to all of the verses about VICTORY! I have a busy … Continued