I spent a bunch of time when I was having a bit of a creative block just making papers. I thought I would share the types of papers I made for the backgrounds in this art journal so you could try your own. I made some pattern pages with my stamps and some black ink … More Blues and Greens
I wasn’t planning to post today, but the mess on my desk was so inspiring to me that I thought I’d snap a photo and share it. I’m not someone who needs a perfectly tidy desk to work, which you probably know by looking at most of my art journaling photos. This was just such … More Beautiful Mess
I had the idea this past weekend to make a bit of an art reference book for myself. I started out by printing out some images of art that I like. My printer doesn’t always do the most accurate job with colors, but it’s enough to get the idea. If I wanted something more accurate, … More Creating an Art Reference Book
Does anyone else struggle with the fact that art is so nonlinear? I doubt there is any path that any artist has taken that is exactly the same as anyone else. I guess that is true of all of life, but sometimes it feels too abstract for me. There are so many choices, so many … More How to be an Artist
I haven’t been working in my art journal which I started this blog with lately, but that’s usually how it goes. If I feel like I am expected to do something, then I don’t want to. I don’t know if that’s a rebellious thing, or just the unwanted pressure of expectation. God has been showing … More Back to Art Journaling
Howdy y’all, we are back from Texas. My husband and I have been talking to eachother with accents since the trip, be glad you don’t have to listen to us! Haha. It was an exhausting last little bit with getting up super early for our flight, a travel day, and then reconnecting with all our … More Back in Canadia
Romans 1:20 NKJV For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse Thanks for stopping by!
I forgot to get the information for all of the paintings, which was silly of me. But these first paintings of the farm women are by Julien Dupre and painted in the 1700-1800s. These paintings are so vibrant, and wonderfully preserved. It really is such a beautiful collection. The museum guide said, “The Smith Collection … More Art Museum: The Smith Collection
I haven’t been super diligent at documenting, but here are a few of the sights from our trip so far. See if you can spot the flock of Canadian geese, I still can’t believe how many we saw! We went to an art museum today, a lot of it was a little too art-y for … More Texas Travels
I have been making these background papers after doing a class by Roben Marie Smith. I have enjoyed the process so much, it is all about layering. So many of these are turning out so well that I could see them as a stand alone piece. She specifically says not to see what you’re making … More Abstract Background Papers
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