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Creative Stories

From the Studio or the Road
Starting to Teach Craft Classes

Starting to Teach Craft Classes

I have decided on a new art adventure. One year ago, I retired from teaching to paint and create art full time. It has been an amazing year full of ups and downs. I have done a lot of shows and even opened a gallery for 3 months! I have done a lot of painting as well. I love being able to set my ...
accordion sketchbook

Greek Sketchbook

When I am on the road, I usually don't paint life. Most of the time, I take pictures as I'm out and about and then use those pictures to sketch to create a narrative of my trip. The only tools that I need as a small watercolor kit, a pencil, and a permanent black pigment pen. I create accordion s...
Mastery Program at Milan Art Institute

Mastery Program at Milan Art Institute

The Milan Art Institute is a school created and run by a family of artists. They have perfected a program for artists, both beginners and advanced, to find their artistic voice and become professional artists. It is a warm community and I have loved every minute that I have been involved.
Solo Watercolor Van Trip

Solo Watercolor Van Trip

I set off on June 18th, 2021, just two days after school let out for the summer. My plan was almost a month solo on the road in the van. I really wanted to explore van life. I wanted to paint on the road and see places I had never seen.
Procreate Fine Art Technique

Procreate Fine Art Technique

One of my favorite techniques is creating a multimedia or collage effect. I use different brushes and textures to create a ‘pallet’ of different colors I want to use in a painting.
Sketchbook Tour

Sketchbook Tour

I love this new sketchbook that I discovered! It is the mixed media sketchbook by Etcher. I love that the cover is essentially canvas. When I'm done with the book, I can paint something on the front.

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