I'm a self-taught mixed media artist and have been creating art and a positive atmosphere in my life for as long as I can remember. I live in sunny South Florida, which serves as my inspiration for my use of bright fun colors with a whimsical flair.
My goal is to inspire and empower you to find your inner happiness through creativity, as I have in my life. This website includes different tips and techniques that will hopefully inspire your inner muse to create.
Welcome and join me on a wonderful journey in creating art!
Excited to share my latest creation with you. This is a new organic abstract using watercolors and Saran Wrap. The colors were a little too soft for me, so I added more of the same watercolor to each individual shape.
Creating these organic abstracts in my Strathmore 8×5.5″ Watercolor Journal has been an absolute blast! I really love the vibrant rainbow of colors and intricate design on this one! What are your thoughts?
Wishing this brings a little inspiration your way today. Thanks for dropping by!
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“Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have, it depends solely upon what you think.” ~Dale Carnegie
I thought of a fun idea while on my morning walk for creating a new type of design with these scribbles and had to give it a whirl. I made the 3 tiles above with circular scribbles and a splash of watercolor for more interest. The scribbles are random and chaotic but I have to say creating these tiles was an absolute blast!
I’m adding them to my stash to use in my journal later. Hope this brings a little inspiration your way today. Thanks for stopping by!!
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“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I am passionate about self improvement and feel there is always room to grow. This is a heartfelt quote I wrote which resonates deeply with me and is displayed on my art journaling page:
“Life is precious and if you’re not careful will pass you by if you don’t stop to smell the roses.”
These words serve as a gentle reminder to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life. Even though there may be days filled with chaos, it’s important to remember special moments, no matter how small and reflect upon them with gratitude.
As we journey through life, let’s cherish each moment and embrace the beauty that surrounds us. May we find solace and inspiration in the simple joys of everyday life.
Hope this inspires you in some way today. Thanks for stopping by!!
I’ve been working on my Etsy Shop so to keep my creativity flowing I work in my journals. These were two pages I made from tiles I created previously and had in my stash. Scribbles bring me joy. They’re chaotic yet simple. The gold accents add visual interest to the overall design.
Hope this inspires you in some way today, thanks for stopping by!!
As many of you know, I’ve been playing with Saran Wrap and watercolor paints creating some really cool organic abstract designs. Last Sunday, I spent a good part of my day working on this abstract in my Strathmore 8×5.5″ Watercolor Journal.
I love bright colors but the paints dried light so I used colored pencils that matched the paint underneath to make it pop. I also used a burnisher which softens your pencil lines and gives them a more fluid look. I found the burnisher also works on watercolor paints but the end result isn’t as bright. Overall I thought it turned out pretty cool 😎 What do you think?
Florida Key Lime pie is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and immediately takes you to the sunny shores of Florida. With it’s slightly tart lime flavor, smooth texture and delicious graham cracker crust, this iconic dessert has become synonymous with the Florida Keys.
There are quite a few variations to this delicious treat but one of my favorites can be found at Kermit’s Key Key Lime Shop, located at 200 Elizabeth Street in Key West, Florida. This is one of four locations with a second shop on Duval Street also in Key West, another in Deland, Florida and a fourth shop in Charleston, South Carolina. Kermit’s offers a variety of Key Lime items including candies, sauces, seasonings, cookies, jams and of course the pie to name a few. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend stopping at one of the locations!
Who invented this delicious dessert? The exact origin is still shrouded in mystery to this day. It’s widely believed that the pie was first created in the late 19th or early 20th century. One theory is it was a botonist named Jack Simmons. Another theory is it was invented by a sponge fisherman in the Florida Keys who used readily available ingredients which were easily preserved to make the pie. The ingredients included condensed milk, egg yolks, and Key limes and it was a delicious dessert for sailors. And yet a third theory gives credit to “Aunt Sally” who lived in the Key West area and was the cook for Florida’s first millionaire, William Curry who popularized the dessert in the late 1800’s.
Regardless of it’s exact origins, Key Lime Pie is an iconic part of Florida’s culinary heritage which is loved by locals and visitors alike for it’s tangy flavor and creamy texture. So, whether you’re indulging in a slice at a local bakery or trying your hand at making one at home, be prepared to savor every last bite of this timeless classic.
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“Key Lime Pie: A slice of Florida sunshine in every bite!” ~Unknown
I created a new abstract in my Strathmore 8.5 x 5.5″ watercolor art journal. I used yellow and magenta watercolor paints along with a small piece of Saran Wrap to create this design. The fun part of this technique is you’re never sure what will appear and in this one I found a beautiful deer.
Deers are said to symbolize gentleness, grace, freedom and strength. So I added a few words to the design: kindness, gentleness, open your 💖 Although, I’m not sure why this deer appeared in my art, I was very happy it did!
Hope this inspires you in some way today. Thanks for stopping by!!
For the first time I joined the Scrappy8Challenge on Instagram. You’re given a month to create the art you want to submit for the challenge. This is ideal for me at the moment because it’s not overwhelming with everything else I have going on.
My sister gifted me this beautiful handmade 4.5×5″ watercolor journal that I thought would be perfect for this challenge. The February prompt was “Inspired by Art” and this was my creation.
There are so many wonderful artists who inspire me but the inspiration for this watercolor painting is the ever talented Joanne Sharpe. She has such a wonderful whimsical style and I love her use of bright, fun colors which makes her art scream Happiness!!
Hope this inspires you in some way today. Have a fantastic weekend!!
Today is a very special and unique day, Leap Day!! This a day that doesn’t exist legally, so is it real? What do you do if you’re born on Leap Day, only celebrate your birthday every 4th year? I thought you’d enjoy a little history and some fun facts about this magical day:
People born on Leap Day are called Leaplings or Leapers and get to choose when to celebrate their birthday which is normally February 28th or March 1st for non leap years. About 5 million people around the world were born on Leap Day and the chances of this happening are 1 in 1,461.
Traditionally men propose to women but on Leap Day, also known as Bachelor’s Day it is acceptable for women to propose to men. It apparently started when St Brigid made a deal with St Patrick that allowed women to have the right to propose marriage to men.
Early calendars followed the lunar cycle. However, because it takes around 29.5 days for the moon to orbit the earth resulting in a 354 day year, this causes an 11 day gap between the calendar and seasons.
The Egyptians helped Julius Caesar introduce Leap Day in 46 BC by using the solar cycle. It takes around 365.242189 days for the earth to circle around the sun 1 time and this cycle more closely matched the seasons. It isn’t exact but is close enough.
The twin cities of Anthony, Texas and Anthony, New Mexico are the self-proclaimed Leap Year Capitals of the World.
Some famous people born on Leap Day include: Dinah Shore, Tony Robbins, Mark Foster, Jimmy Dorsey, Peter Scanavino, Cullin Jones, Alex Rocco, Jack Lousma and many more!
Some cultures say that a leap year is bad luck. The Greeks believe getting married in a leap year will only end in divorce. The Scottish believe being born on leap day will lead to a life of bad luck. Personally, I like to think of it as a magical good luck day.
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I started a new botanicals journal using a Strathmore Mixed Media 5.5×8″ Journal. It’s a medium weight paper (90 lb / 190 gsm) that works pretty good with watercolor paints as long as you don’t get the paper too wet because it will buckle.
I love roses and creating these in watercolors was so calming and soothing. There’s something truly magical about blending delicate hues of pink and crimson, letting each stroke tell its own story to create a dreamy yet whimsical floral painting🌹
Hope this inspires you in some way today. Have a wonderful day, thanks for stopping by!!
Flowing Waters Art 