Mixed Media Altered Book Cover Do you love Junk Journals or making your own art journals? I can’t get enough of it’s either. Part of the fabulous joy comes from the freedom of creating what you want. Sometimes it’s an adventure. You’re not sure what you’re going to end up with. I have a TON of book covers. Before I… View Post
Creating an art studio when you don’t have space on a budget I was scrolling through Facebook one morning and a group I’m a part of was sharing pictures of their home art studios. Many had large spaces with tons of supplies. And I wondered, how many people felt as though they couldn’t be artists or felt bad because they… View Post
What is an art journal? What is an art journal? Picture a journal or a diary. It has paper, a cover, and a person takes it to the privacy of their little space. They fill it up with sentences, thoughts, emotions. Sometimes doodles, or even stickers accompany the words. Now, picture a sketchbook. An artist has taken it around town…. View Post
How to make sketching a habit I have been drawing for a long as I can remember. When I was seven I was always busy drawing Ariel from The Little Mermaid or Gadget from Rescue Rangers. At 12 I started painting. However, as I grew older I found I wasn’t in the habit of regular sketching anymore, and… View Post
Finding Inspiration for Your Art Whether you are a new artist or you’ve been at it for years, inspiration can at times feel like it’s actively running away from us. I know I’ve found myself sitting at my desk, supplies surrounding me, coffee in hand, good music in and my canvas sits blank, almost mocking me. I’ve had to get… View Post