I haven’t posted a peek at my art or sketchbook lately… so… here we are. Still making little things, with a little time and a little glitter (but mostly paint). AN ART PEEK This piece was inspired by a Christopher Paolini quote included with one of the Get Messy Art Journal prompts (they’re sent out weekly to members to inspire artmaking and connections with the community). I submitted it on…
Art and Creativity
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End of the Year Creative Team Blog Hop | Get Messy Art Journal
In some (most) ways this was a very long year. But in a few ways, it really flew. I really loved my year on the Get Messy Art Journal Creative Team and will miss my time with this incredible group of women. We are closing…
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Get Messy Creative Team Blog Hop | Season of Color
The newest season of the Get Messy Art Journal program is just about to start, and I’m excited to be joining my fellow Creative Team members on a little blog hop. You can follow links at the end of each of our posts to a…
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Currently | February 2017
February is wrapping up. And no, it’s not a leap year. Consider this a friendly PSA that my birthday is basically moments away (March 1st always seems to sneak up on people). I’m not always so clear on how timezones work, but I think I’m…
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Treat yourself well.
Though I’m not always the best practitioner, I’ll be the first to remind you to treat yourself. And not just to a manicure or an episode of Hunted (the UK version is really fun) while the kids nap. I really want you to treat yourself…
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Get Messy Art Journal membership giveaway
If you find yourself looking for a new creative outlet and a supportive community (not to mention, a really healthy alternative to cable news) lately, you know I’ll be the first to encourage you to pick up a pen, paintbrush, pair of scissors or box of…
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The aforementioned purple chair.
Here’s the aforementioned purple chair I painted earlier this week. Materials: Gouache, giant new square sketchbook (Seawhite Hardback Artists Sketchbook) I imagine this is what Prince sits in while chilling in Heaven (and can we talk, solemnly, about the all star jam band Jesus formed…
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Things to do in January
I don’t know about you, but putting away the holiday decorations nearly does me in every January. The gloomy weather and a cold I can’t seem to kick (kids and their germs, I tell ya) aren’t helping. Winter Elizabeth is a lot less fun…
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Oh buoy.
Oh buoy. Sorry. Couldn’t resist. These beauties are on the side of Capt. Cass Seafood, at Rock Harbor in Orleans. I think this would be a fun scene to paint… one of these days. In the meantime, I’ve cracked open a new sketchbook + some gouache and…