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This painting had so many layers, but it wasn't until I added her payne's gray background that she finally started to come out of all the paint. I'm calling her "Survival", oil paintsticks, water-soluble oil pastels, acrylics, ink, spray paint, paint pen… https://t.co/LtLUn1xX3v
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This painting had so many layers and for so long I felt like I had to decide if she was a fairy or an angel and really define her wings... this put my creativity in a box and prevented me from following my instincts, which wanted the painting to be a mix… https://t.co/WZeH8799wx
Sometimes when I look through the photos I take of my paintings at early stages, I see where I’ve overworked a piece - that I could have just let it be. Keeping things simple is something I’m learning to do more of in my artwork (and in life). https://t.co/KK6ifSdndw
I'm always amazed by what students create in my online classes and I LOVE hearing about their experiences, like this testimonial from Joanne Summy... “You have given me more inspiration and courage than you will ever know — I enjoy your easy going nature… https://t.co/AiVEDKNaiX
It’s so fun to layer lots of inks and acrylics in my paintings, then let them dry before adding a bit of soft pastel, water and titanium white on top. As it all dries, the colors really intensify. I'll go back to this technique once I've added my charact… https://t.co/mnROyyi3wh
Sometimes, it's so hard for me to walk away and not overwork a painting. Generally, I paint over a piece several times and take a step away and go for a walk or start something new when I get stuck. For this piece I loved her sweet face so much, but it w… https://t.co/nJJYj3xaUf
“Listen to the Stars” I thought I’d share with you one of my favorite paintings… this piece always makes me smile, so I’ve also made it available as a print in my shop. I hope it inspires you! https://t.co/c0F7ctKZo5
Recording a few new podcasts today for the next session of Business For Creatives. In this online workshop, you'll learn how I've grown and currently run my creative business and life as an artist... you can sign up for the waitlist to get emailed about … https://t.co/1It7jLER7r
As I create my characters, I feel like all of their stories from their insides and heart come out, revealing themselves, layer by layer, change by change. This comes through most in their eyes. I see all the layers underneath as though they are shining t… https://t.co/t2uydgafLR