If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I've timed my return to blogging badly... I'm traveling this week! So here's a little nugget of wisdom I hope you find inspiring. The primary benefit of practicing any art, whether well or badly, is that it enables one's soul to grow. — Kurt Vonnegut Jr. What I get from this quote is the reassurance... Continue Reading →
Why am I always looking for the fast way to do things? And why can't I remember that I'm constantly tripping myself up in my search for a shortcut? I asked myself the first question after taking Alex Boon's class during Wild Wonder 2023. My search for fast color for my nature journal has led... Continue Reading →
Drawing landscapes and trees is challenging for me. I get caught up in the details and wind up with weird results. I've known for a while that I need to simplify my approach, but I haven't been able to figure out how. Then I stumbled across Stephen Travers Art, a YouTube channel with brilliant drawing... Continue Reading →
Since I've started blogging about art and junk journaling, I've been getting really interesting mail. I've received a pile of paint chips and scraps of wallpaper uncovered during a renovation. But the biggest surprise came this week from a friend who is clearing out some of her late husband's art supplies. The vintage artist paper... Continue Reading →
Before going to the Denver Botanic Gardens with the Front Range Nature Journaling club , I revisited my list of field trip tips , and it helped me take better care of myself. I had a stool and sat whenever I could. I took breaks and let myself drink in the setting instead of journaling... Continue Reading →
