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Expressions of Love Works in Progress
I’ve been busy in online classes learning new skills and taking breaks in between working on my canvases for the Expressions of Love Collection. I love how the colorful backgrounds make the hearts pop! In talking with others I find … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Microgreens vs Sprouts
Microgreens and Sprouts are both very healthy additions to your diet especially if you’re trying to get all of your essential minerals and vitamins without pills or supplements. Both of these can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol and … Continue reading
Watercolor Dreams Workshop
I’m working on a sketch which I’m getting ready to paint. This is part of an online workshop called Watercolor Dreams with the very talented Katrina Koltes who lives in Italy. Katrina’s portrait paintings are more realistic and have a … Continue reading
Stampington Art Journaling Magazine
The big day is here! I just received my newest issue of Stampington’s Art Journaling Magazine in the mail and my article along with my Angel Journal are featured on pages 118-122🎉 Angel Valentina, shown above is one of the … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday The Joys of Spring
The first day of Spring in the Northern Hemisphere is coming this Monday, March 20, 2023 and it will run until June 21, 2023. You may have already noticed the warmer temps moving in, birds nesting and beautiful flowers beginning … Continue reading
Watercolor Abstract
I thought with Spring upon us very soon I’d share with you, this watercolor abstract I made a while ago. I used my Cricut machine to cut out the letters for the word Imagine and I framed it in a … Continue reading
Art Journal Dreams Workshop with Laly Mille
This past week I joined Laly Mille a very talented artist from France for a free online workshop. It was absolutely wonderful as we created this journal spread together. I find Laly’s art mesmerizing with the lovely colors and dreamy … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Benefits of Lavender
Lavender is one of my most favorite herbal plants. There are several varieties, each with a slightly different scent that produce beautiful lilac colored flowers. It has a delightful scent making it the most popular form of essential oil and … Continue reading
Simplest Things Journal
I’m really enjoying filling the pages of my Simplest Things Journal which I started as part of Amy Maricle’s Simplest Things Challenge at Mindful Art Studios. I made the 3 inch square flower painting last week and wanted to find … Continue reading
Simplest Things Journal
I added another painting to my Simplest Things Journal. I’m really loving the slow drawing process. It quiets the mind and soothes the soul 😊 This was a design I made in a smaller version and thought it would make … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Color and Moods
Have you ever thought about how color affects how you feel? Many people associate colors with different things like trees, the ocean, flowers or even a cool summer’s breeze which evoke positive emotions and make us feel good. But you … Continue reading
Whimsical Journaling
Journaling is a great way to have fun and unwind from a long week. This was actually a warm up exercise which is part of an online class I’m working on by the very talented Katrina Koltes. Art journaling is … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Wayne Dyer Quote
I was listening to a recording of Wayne Dyer today and thought I’d share this wonderful quote with you on one of my abstract watercolor paintings: “With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself … Continue reading
Botanicals Handmade Art Journal
I recently created a handmade journal in an online workshop hosted by Amy Maricle of Mindful Art Studios and Ali Manning of the Vintage Page Designs. Lately I’ve been immersing myself in creating botanical designs in the journal. I’m trying … Continue reading
Simplest Things Journal
Last week I participated in Amy Maricle’s Simplest Things Challenge. On day 5 I created a few simple circles with different designs. I thought they looked pretty cool and wanted to make them much BIGGER! So I did full sized … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday “Act as if it were impossible to fail.”
“Act as if it were impossible to fail.” is a quote by Dorothea Brande from her book Wake Up and Live! It’s a simple quote that is so very powerful. When you think about it, what would you do differently … Continue reading
Happy Valentine’s Day!
“You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.” ~Sam Keen 💖Wishing you a very Happy Valentine’s Day💖 💖Always Believe in Love💖 Thanks for stopping by!!! Share the Happy💖
The Simplest Things Challenge
Amy Maricle @amymaricle at Mindful Art Studio hosted a challenge this week calledThe Simplest Things which I participated in. The idea was to create art everyday, from the simplest things. It was a 5 day challenge which started Monday and ended yesterday. … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Benefits of Aloe Vera
Growing up my parents had a beautiful garden and they loved growing plants for home remedies. Any time we got a sunburn or burned ourselves on a hot dish, dad would get a cutting from the large aloe plant he … Continue reading
Expressions of Love Update
A quick shop update. I always felt that we should express our love and appreciation to those we care about every day and not limit it to one day a year. And that was my motivation in creating this new … Continue reading
Handmade Art Journal
I love books and creating my own journals, it’s wonderful. When I heard that Amy Maricle of Mindful Art Studios and Ali Manning of the Vintage Page Designs were hosting a free online workshop called Botanical Books on how to … Continue reading
True Love Whimsical Village
I made this little village a while ago and bring it out every year as part of my Valentine’s Day decoration. It was created on an 8×10 inch canvas which I painted first. If you don’t have a canvas, a … Continue reading
Sunday Afternoon Art Journal
I recently came across a pencil sketch I did a while ago of this vintage 30’s girl. I really loved the styles back then so I thought it would be fun to create her in my 9×12 inch Strathmore Watercolor … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday History of the Polaroid Camera
Today pretty much every cell phone has a built in camera to snap a quick picture, freezing that special moment in time to cherish forever. I remember as a kid the long process of taking pictures, dropping the film off … Continue reading
Expressions of Love Collection💖
I love Valentine’s Day but it’s sad that it’s only celebrated one day out of the year. Our love for others should be celebrated everyday and not limited to a single day. So I decided to fix that and came … Continue reading
Fresh Start Art Journal
I finally finished my art journal layout. I tried new techniques with this one but wasn’t so crazy about it. I had to keep switching out my ideas because things kept going sideways but that’s a part of the process. … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Brendon Burchard Quote
I received some great news, Stampington Art Journaling is going to publish my angel journal. So I’ve been busy writing and rewriting the article trying to get the words just right. I’m uber excited but also a bit nervous. But … Continue reading
Valentine Ribbon Card
This was a fun Valentine’s Day card that’s fun and super easy to make. You can make it fit any size card. All you need is a cut out of a heart from heavy cardstock that fits on the front … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day Paintings
Can you believe that Valentine’s Day is already knocking on our doors and is only one month away? It’s one of my favorite holidays, but I wish it was longer than just 1 day. I always felt you should celebrate … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday 15 Motivational Quotes
The beginning of a new year is a chance for most to set new intentions to create the life of their dreams. But things don’t always go according to plan and we can get discouraged and even give up. In … Continue reading
Watercolor Flower Journaling
I wanted to share with you a fun journal page I made in my Strathmore 6×12 inch watercolor journal. I started with a loose, watercolor wash for the background and once that was dry, I drew in the flowers using … Continue reading
For the Love of Outdoors Art Journal
I came across an old issue of Romantic Homes Magazine and fell in love with some of the images. So I thought it would be fun to cut them out and turn them into a journaling layout. I started with … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Draw Yourself Calm Book Review
Last year I had the pleasure of participating in Amy Maricle’s Inchie Challenge which was a lots of fun. I had so much fun that I bought her book, “Draw Yourself Calm.” It’s a wonderful book that is well written … Continue reading
Welcome 2023 Special Offers
I’m setting up a newsletter to give you insider information and keep you informed of special offers, new releases, exclusive deals and more! Emails will be sent periodically and you can unsubscribe at any. Just click the link below to … Continue reading
In art she found herself Mixed Media Canvas
Thought I’d share with you a mixed media canvas I made a while ago titled “In art she found herself.” I created this on a 9×12 inch canvas using cut pieces of patterned paper, acrylic paint, lace, ephemera and pretty … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Reach for the Stars!
Hard to believe the New Year will be here in just a few short days. There’s so much to think about during this time as we get ready to welcome a new era into our lives. I’ve been very busy … Continue reading
Dr Wayne Dyer Quote
I’m taking a much needed break before the holidays so I’m sharing with you a very inspiring quote by the late Dr Wayne Dyer on my watercolor painting titled “Change.” “If you change the way the look at things, the … Continue reading
Stand out in the Crowd Watercolor Painting
I wanted to share with you a fun watercolor painting I created a while ago. This is one of my favorite happy color combinations. For this piece I actually made 2 paintings. One was used for the background and the … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Cold Remedy
With the cold and flu season here I wanted to share an old remedy that my mom used to make. She believed that honey and garlic would cure anything a cold or flu could bring and she was right. Although … Continue reading
We’re in the home stretch!
It’s hard to believe Christmas is just 12 days away! I hope that you are doing well and not stressing over the hustle and bustle that comes with this time of year. But if you still need some last minute … Continue reading
Candlelight Angel
I hope you’re weekend is off to a great start! I thought I’d take a little break and play with some new ideas and techniques. I like the way she turned out but I’m not completely sold on this style. … Continue reading
Zig Ziglar Quote
With the New Year fast approaching I wanted to share a motivational quote with you by Zig Ziglar on my Determination Painting, it reads: “Time can be an ally or an enemy. What it becomes depends entirely upon you, your … Continue reading
Flamingo Mixed Media Painting
I love flamingos, they’re such cool birds to watch. It took some time but I was able to finish my pink flamingo. There are lots of layers and texture in this 6×12″ painting. When I first started, I had no … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday One Step at a Time
It’s hard to believe today is already December 1st and year is almost over. This is the perfect time to give some thought to the coming new year. As human beings we have the incredible ability to see the end … Continue reading
New Ornaments
I really love the spirit of Christmas and making others smile, it warms the heart 😊 I’ve been very busy getting the last of the ornaments and paintings up in my Etsy Shop in time for the holidays! What warms … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Time seems to fly by faster and faster because Thanksgiving is here once more. Hopefully you’re able to slow down a bit and enjoy this special holiday. Take the time to really savor the intimate moments with family … Continue reading
Family Art Journaling
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, I thought I’d share these special journal pages with you. They were created by my family 😊 It was a fun time talking and laughing as we passed the journal around. The idea … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Book Review – Grace Notes by Alexandra Stoddard
With this year coming to an end, faster than I’d like I thought I’d share this book review with you. It’s written by Alexandra Stoddard and is titled “Grace Notes.” In this book Alexandra offers 365 daily meditations of grace, … Continue reading
Santa’s Workshop
I’ve been busy in Santa’s Workshop making new Christmas Ornaments. Some of the designs were more time consuming than anticipated but I thought the end result was worth it. I still have a few finishing touches but what do you … Continue reading
Thoughtful Thursday Hope
Hurricanes are not to be taken lightly. They can cause loss of property and life. The state of Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian on 9/30/22, and it caused mass destruction across the state. Now Hurricane Nicole has caused even … Continue reading
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Owl Mixed Media Art
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Juliette Crane a very talented artist who creates visually stunning whimsical and ever so magical paintings. I love her work!
Juliette is presently offering a free online workshop on her website JulietteCrane.com. So needless to say, I couldn’t resist! It’s a quick owl painting that takes about 30 minutes and is lots of fun. She peaked my interest with some new supplies that I will definitely be getting and exploring with.
Thought my little owl turned out pretty magical, what do you think?
Hope your having a great day and thanks for stopping by!!!
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