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Not Off to a Very Good Start

Bear with me, please. I’m not having a good time right now, but I’m laughing a bit. Just laugh along … More

Art, creativity, Deb Putnoi, Drawing, Fearless Drawing, Making Marks, sketchbook, Sketchbook Revival 2021, Sketchbook Revival 2025

Decisions, Decisions

I’m sitting here this morning awaiting the official start of Sketchbook Revival 2025. I’m not sure where this link will … More

Bingefest, Sketchbook Revival 2025

It’s a Binge Fest

I’m disappointed. I should’t be, but I am. I’ve just received information and a sign-up link for Sketchbook Revival 2025. … More

Karen Abend, Sketchbook Bingefest, Sketchbook Revival

Draw Yourself Calm

I first “got to know” Amy Maricle through the Sketchbook Revival program, although I don’t recall which year she was … More

Amy Maricle, De-Stress, Draw Yourself Calm, Meditative art, Mindful Art, repetition, Sketchbook Revival, Slow Drawing

Will There Be a 2025 Sketchbook Revival?

Sketchbook Revival has been, in the past, a great source of inspiration and encouragement for me. Yet, truth be told, … More

Art Workshops, Karen Abend, Online Art Groups, Sketchbook Revival

Happy Earth Day 2025

Today is one of my favorite days in the year — both for art and as an inhabitant of this … More

Earth Day, Meditations, Nature, Nature Journaling

Lots of Practice!

I’ve mentioned several times that even while I’ve been away from “art” for quite some time, I have recently done … More

Amy Latta, Brush Lettering, Practice, Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pens

Welcome June!

I’m a bit behind on posting this since I’ve been so wrapped up in other projects I’ve wanted to share. … More

Colors and Patterns, Faith Evans-Sills, Sketchbook Revival

What This Goddess Taught Me

Today I’m sharing my “Rainbow Goddess”, the third of the goddesses I created while following along with Lily Sol’s “Daily … More

Goddess Energy, Lily Sol, Oil Pastel, Rainbow Goddess

I Am Not Drawing a Mermaid!

Recently I created an “Earth Goddess“, following along with instructor Lily Sol in a Creative Bug “Daily Practice” class called … More

Creative Bug, Daily practice, Feminine Energy, Lily Sol, Mermaids, Water Goddess

Celebrating Mother Earth Through Goddess Energy

I’m going to be honest here about femininity and things like “goddess energy”. It’s never really been who I am. … More

Collage, Creative Bug, Daily practice, Earth Goddess, Lily Sol

A Different Sort of Zen

As I looked through the workshop schedule for Sketchbook Revival 2022, I think I rolled my eyes a bit when … More

doodles, Melinda Barlow, Sketchbook Revival 2022, Zentangle

Art Therapy: A Safe Place

I enjoy doing a bit of “personal art therapy” — using visual art as a means of understanding myself, a … More

Art therapy, Neurographic Art, Safe Places

Have a Happy Day

Today is Draw-a-Bird Day, a special holiday I celebrate each year.  Yes, this is real holiday, and you can read … More

birds, doodles, Draw-a-Bird Day, Greeting cards, Having fun with art, Jill Kuhn, Lucia Leyfield

Women at the Market

I’ve recently passed the half-way point in my 100-Day Creative Project. As you’re well aware, I chose neurographic art as my … More

colors, imagination, Neurographic Art, Primitive drawing

Shadow Boxes

Today is April 1, and maybe you’re expecting some sort of “joke” post, but nope. I’ll leave the funny business … More

art journey, Arts and Crafts, Mementos, Shadow Box

Let’s Talk About Neurographic Art

Maybe you’re getting tired of hearing about — and seeing — neurographic art. If so, please take a moment to … More

100-Day Creative Challenge, Neurographic Art, Pavel Piskarev

Subtle Influences in Art

I’ve always had a fascination about influences. I love reading, for instance, that Mary Cassatt was influenced by Japanese woodblock printing, … More

Influences in art, Neurographic drawing

Art Quiz: The Answer is Joseph Cornell

Joseph Cornell. Who? Nope. Never heard of him. I had to go searching for information, and here’s what I found: … More

Art Quiz, Assemblage art, Joseph Cornell

Whew!

I’m excited about the upcoming Sketchbook Revival 2022. Last year’s series of free workshops was an interesting experience, one with … More

Bookbinding, Sarah Matthews, Sketchbook Revival 2022

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