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Wish Me Luck!

I’m off exploring another new pathway in art. Yep. I’ve started learning about acrylics. It’s going to be fun, I … More

Acrylics, Art supplies, brushes, canvas, Canvas paper, Gesso, Materials, synthetic brushes

Losing It

“I’ve finally got it all together…I just don’t remember where I put it.” I’ve always loved that quote, and it’s … More

Art supplies, artist trading cards, ATC, creativity, Grumbacher, Hagar the Horrible, irises, making a mess, mess, Watercolor pencils

“Clean Kitchen Cook”

Cooking? Isn’t this an art blog? Yes, but I’m passionate about both, and as art is now taking over my … More

Art supplies, centerpieces, cleaning, cooking, creativity, Drawing, kitchen, making a mess, North light, painting

You Get What You Pay For

Caveat emptor — let the buyer beware — was probably the first Latin phrase I learned. I was no more than five … More

Amazon, Art supplies, bargains, Books, DVDs, Joy of Watercolor, Kindle Unlimited, Learn to Draw, online courses, Tutorials, Virtual Instructor

It’s Official – I’m a Real Artist Now

Ever since I began learning to draw last June, I’ve been wondering when I would become a “real” artist. I … More

Art supplies, being a real artist, Cheap Joe's, ocean waves, soft pastels, stickers

Sketchbook Aficionada

Yesterday I wrote about my new watercolor journal. Later this morning, I plan to go out to my herb garden … More

Art supplies, Determination, Drawing, Learning to Draw, one-point perspective, Perseverance, perspective, Sketchbooks, Sketching, Sketching and Illustrating Birds, two-point perspective

True Balance in Art

Lately I’ve been on an artistic frenzy. I’ve created several drawings and paintings that I consider successful, as well as a … More

"Artisting", Art supplies, Art Theory, Balance, balance in art, balance in life, Color Harmony in Your Paintings, Color Theory, composition, Margaret Kessler, Watercolor Artist magazine

Getting Bigger

Yesterday was a momentous one on my journey toward becoming an artist. I went art-shopping and for the first time, … More

art paper, Art supplies, Canson, Determination, Dreams, hard work, patience, Practice, Sketchbooks, Strathmore, The Virtual Instructor, trial and error, Watercolor, Watercolor Workshop

Am I an Artist?

Artist (art·ist) NOUN a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby. synonyms: designer · creator · … More

Art supplies, Artist definition, How to Draw Trees, The Virtual Instructor, Victor Perard

The Importance of Making Mistakes

Today’s art project was a disaster. Luckily, I learned early on in my art explorations that making mistakes was an … More

Art supplies, Canson Mix Media paper, Cray-Pas Expressionists, Daler Rowney, Grumbacher Opaque Watercolors, Making mistakes, Matt Fussell, Oil Pastels, Sakura, Secrets to Drawing video course, Strathmore Gray Toned paper, The Virtual Instructor, Thinner

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