Welcome to my Art Blog where I share writings from my art journey. Hope you find it helpful and encouraging.
Encouragement for the Artist
Because I am an artist this is geared toward art, but these could apply to other paths as well.
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Craft Shows – What I Have Learned So Far
It’s impossible to know exactly what to expect until you’ve actually done it. That’s true to craft shows as well. Others may provide very helpful tips, still each person, their craft or product and their vision is unique, so you must learn for yourself what works and doesn’t. Often this happens from trial and error.…
Keep readingPitching for Pediatrics – Spring Pop Up Shop
My next craft show is on Saturday, May 16th from 9am – 3pm!! Come support all the local vendors! To see my schedule for vendor shows, visit here.
Keep readingMy Very First Show
This was my very first show! I had planned and practiced for a 10×10, but this one was a 6×10. I didn’t know which direction to prepare for. There’s a bit of flexibility needed as there’s always a bit of uncertainty that you can’t prepare for. For the first show, you don’t know what you…
Keep readingStepping out of the Box
If you would’ve asked me if I’d ever consider painting digitally, I would have said quickly and confidently no. But never say never. In 2022, I began playing around in the digital world. There was a part of me that felt like I was betraying myself as an artist. Cheating in some way or another.…
Keep readingWatercolor and Acrylic
This was a simple blog – a comparison if you will – that I found from March 2023 that I never shared. Below is my experience with watercolor and acrylic paint. I have a lot of trouble committing to a painting that requires a lot of time and patience. I’ve even been known to abandon…
Keep readingMy Art: Then and Now
Every once in a while, it’s good to look back to see how far you’ve come. How you’ve grown and changed as an artist. To see and be proud of your diligence and hard work. Walk the journey with me of then and now art below. 😊 THEN I drew this in 2001. (Note my…
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