I've had this Inspirational Art Studio Tree in the works for a while. I finally finished it on Easter Sunday. This little 24" tree is lighted, with bendable branches. It is also portable and battery operated, so there are no unsightly cords involved. It can be moved around easily and decorated for Continue Reading
A Thirty Day Painting Challenge, with a Twist
Have you ever tried a thirty day painting challenge? A thirty day challenge is simply a small change you make in your daily habits for thirty days in a row. Maybe you want to drink water every day or go to the gym. I've read about the Thirty Day Maker's Challenge and tried a One Hundred Day (paint Continue Reading
Painting the South Carolina Lowcountry
Lately I've been painting the South Carolina Lowcountry. Lowcountry Defintion What does Lowcountry mean?The Lowcountry (also known as the Low Country) is an area along the South Carolina coast that has a culture, geography, architecture, economy and even cuisine of their Continue Reading
Do You Need an Online Store to Sell What You Make?
*This post contains affiliate links. Do you need an online store to sell what you make? That is the question I've been asking myself. I already have an Etsy Shop, but do I need something connected to my own site? Before we delve into that subject, let's go back in time. Past Attempts to Make Continue Reading
Have You Tried Plein Air (Outdoor) Painting?
*This post contains affiliate links. Have you tried plein air (outdoor) painting? In the past, I thought about trying plein air painting. However, I was put off by the thought of dragging my easel, paints, brush jar, and other supplies outside. I also felt limited by the small blocks of time I Continue Reading
How to Paint Abstract Flowers and Fruit
Do you know How to Paint Abstract Flowers and Fruit? Sometimes it's difficult to wrap your mind around abstract painting. It reminds me of all those letter substitutions in Algebra. Painting abstract fruit and flowers, or anything else, is like painting your own representation of something real. The Continue Reading
Painting Hydrangeas in Acrylics
*This post contains affiliate links. It's the perfect time of year for painting hydrangeas in acrylics. I sold hydrangea mailboxes in the craft shows of the 1990s, but have rarely painted them since. Why did I ignore this gorgeous spring flower for so long? Painting to Promote Continue Reading
Finding My Painting Niche
*This post contains affiliate links. My Most recent Works Lately I've been finding my painting niche in folk art painting. My favorite definition of folk art is by Edward Lucie Smith: unsophisticated art, both fine and applied, which is supposedly rooted in the collective awareness of simple Continue Reading
How to Paint a Spring Gnome
*This post contains affiliate links. Are you ready for spring? I sure am. I can't wait to throw open the windows, spend sunny mornings drinking coffee on my porch, and adorn my house with spring gnomes. I've been using the gnome theme ever since Christmas. We had a Christmas gnome tree Continue Reading
How to Create a Multipurpose Studio or Craft Room
*This post contains affiliate links. Do you have a multipurpose studio or craft room? For the first time in my life I have a painting studio. It is multipurpose because we use the room for several different functions. Three months ago, we moved into our new house. One of the many reasons I Continue Reading
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