Time for an art update. Painting makes me feel alive, yet also anxious, in a good way, and I love carving out time to create. I wish I could do it more, especially since it’s
A big one
I spent the past three weeks filling up a big ‘ol piece of watercolor paper with juuuust the right flowers at juuust the right spot. It’s kind of a like putting together a puzzle, but
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The Colorful Mess Update
I don’t like to be busy, say I’ve been busy, or glorify business at all…except for when it comes to painting. I’ve been busy creating and it feels incredible – Textile designs for (some rather
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Another book in the books.
It took a few years, but I recently filled up another watercolor book. Important fact: I 112% owe my career today as an artist, getting back into art, and lots of stuff I’ve learned in
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Messy Desk update
It’s been quite the year for the messy desk, and here are the past few paintings that surfaced among the splatters of paint. Yes, I’m definitely kicking myself for juuuuust now doing one filled with
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Yay Art
Ohhh painting. Aside from staring at the blank pieces of paper for a few days before finally getting the confidence to do the first brushstroke, it’s been a blast. Once those first brush strokes bust
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Messy Desk Update
Well, I guess it’s a good thing that I’ve been painting so much I’ve forgotten to post about them…and there’s been a bunch. Whoops. Ironically, it’s a good feeling. Painting just makes sense, feels good,
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Finding Joy at the messy desk
I think I’ll look back at these past few months and think…yeah, that was when I painted a lot, and finally realized how valuable it is. I don’t know why, but I find both peace
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Just a glimpse
I’ve never really attempted to take a picture while painting and get asked for them from time to time. So here’s an attempt at a few. Of course, they’re made better when a certain kiddo
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Messy Desk On The Move
You know all those inspiring pictures you see of artist’s studios. Bright, light, kind of spacious with big canvases, palettes full of paint, and just inspiration spewing out of the walls. Yeah, That’s not mine.
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The Latest From My Messy Desk
Art. It’s quite therapeutic. Sorry if I’m repetitive when I say that, but there’ just something about sitting down at my desk, (or any table really) and putting paint to paper. Even if my desk is surrounded by
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A tale from the messy desk
Here’s the latest from my messy desk, along with a big facepalm moment. This painting is called, “Smile Sunshine” and it’s what happens when I actually put on noise-canceling headphones and zone out to some
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Colorful Chaos
Here’s the latest from my messy desk. Or shall I call it my three feet of organized colorful chaos. The first painting… is keeping the “Painting places I want to go to someday” theme alive. I believe the
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Fact: my dream car is an
Fact: my dream car is an old orange beach truck (Scout, Bronco, Blazer, I don’t care). Other Fact: I’d be a below sub-par board shaper, but a decent board decorator. One More Fact: Prints of
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HERE’S THE LATEST FROM MY MESSY
HERE’S THE LATEST FROM MY MESSY DESK: I got a tad bit carried away with the top one, which is a good thing. It’s called Eye See Peace and is just a friendly, colorful, funky