All I have to bring
This latest page in my art journal took me through quite an emotional journey, helping me process these crazy times, and reminding me that there's only so much we can bring into the world: our gifts, and our heart.ā
Your art matters
There is power in creativity, because the more love, joy, beauty and peace we create, on the canvas and in our lives, the more positive energy we bring into the world. So today I want to remind you of this one thing: you are an artist, and your art matters.
Faded floral studies
The first blooms of Spring are showing up in the garden and they put me in a floral mood! Letās get playful and explore color with some mini floral studies, using a magazine page as inspirationā¦
Stories & memories
Image transfers and vintage photos are a match made in heaven! Especially when they come together to tell a beautiful story.
Creative self-care
Being fully in the present moment, and taking nurturing time for yourself, this is really one of the best and most important parts of art journaling. It truly is creative self-care. But itās not always easyā¦
New Beginnings
Letās welcome 2022 with gratitude, hopes and wishes, and a Word of The Year! Oh, and a FREE WORKSHOP too!
Daily simple things
With plenty of collage and colorful layers, this uplifting page is all about noticing the simple joys in your life and letting gratitude fill your heart!
Unfurl your wings
Not everything you create has to be āfinishedā straight away. Years ago in my first online class, Layers of Light, I created a series of ātwo-minute minisā as a quick warm-up exercise. I loved those little collages and just kept them in the studio, in their unfinished state, until I recently got the impulse to turn them into something moreā¦
The soul of an art studio
An art studio is so much more than a working space with art supplies and creative storage. It has a soul, a mood, a unique vibe made of the hopes and dreams of the artist, infused with the magic of the art that comes to life between its wallsā¦
Student gallery
Student Gallery! Today Iām thrilled to share some of the art from the Abstract Color Challenge! Red, yellow, green, blue⦠come check out what the participants have created, and let yourself feel inspired!
A poetic touch
I love the serendipity of "found" poetry, just grabbing a book page or a magazine and letting words come together in unexpected ways, then weaving them into my art. Letās play with words and invite inspiration!
Art journaling travel kit
I love to take an art journal with me on vacation. Iāve just prepared a little travel kit and I thought Iād share it with you in a short video, enjoy!
Photo shoot!
What a creative week! A photo shoot in the studio, a new, big painting in progress and getting back to art journaling⦠Come on over and feel inspired!
8 tips from the Flower Flow class
As Iām about to open enrollment for my new painting e-course āFlower Flowā, Iām sharing eight favorite creative tips, one from each project of the class! Plus plenty of sneak peeks into the classroom. Get inspired and get blooming!
Published!
Iām thrilled to be a guest artist in my friend Kelleeās new book! Itās all about color and mixed media, youāre going to love it!
Sweet collage posies
The camera is rolling for my new class Flower Flow! Iāve just finished filming the first project, which is all about embracing imperfection and simplicity. This mini warm-up series turned out so sweet, and itās only the beginning!
Mini art show!
Today I thought I'd take out all the paintings I have completed lately, and make a little display in the studio, like a mini art show! Some of them have been through quite a journey, but when you trust your wings, anything is possible. Come on over and feel inspired!
Art studio storage ideas
When it comes to art supplies, I believe that the best storage solutions are the ones that are both practical and inspiring, making you want to actually use them, and making it super easy. I hope this gives you tons of ideas!
Art studio makeover!
I just gave my art studio a complete makeover! The best creative space needs to be both functional and super inspiring. Come take the tour and learn all about it, including how to organize your space with different workstation, and plenty of special little details that I hope will inspire you!