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DAY 18: FANCY A CUP OF TEA? Welcome to Day 18 of the Painting Challenge! Have I told you that you're brave? When you're bravely follow my guidance in your Painting Challenge and inviting more colorful joy into your life, sharing your beautiful creations etc. it can stir up some big feelings and resistance. You are continuing to be courageous instead of choosing your old ways. That's why today I want to honor your feelings [...]
DAY 3: EARS I've highlighted the area in the above photo we're focusing on, the ears. If it's easier for you to use your downloadable reference photos, please do so! Now let's move on to some guiding steps (remember, progress over perfection!). No matter if the ears are standing straight up, hanging down, covered in hair or barely visible, you want to simply pick a point where you want to begin. To make it [...]
DAY 8: FLOWERS IN THE AIR And we're on to Day 8 - welcome! A painting practice doesn't have to be something elaborate or time-consuming or only for serious painters. Nor doesn't it have to be a finished painting or a full picture. So much of my own painting practice these days is to hone in on a certain area and layer of a pet portrait to focus on. Little by little something larger is [...]
PREP WORK Before we start our 5 Day painting challenge, you may wonder what supplies you may need and how to sketch out our dog before we even get to painting. That's all gathered on this page. I also share two lessons I want you to keep in mind during the challenge so you can go into it with confidence and level up as you're painting. If you're ready to purchase your supplies and starts sketching, [...]
Don't give up... You're doing it! You may not have reached your dreams or goals yet, but while pursuing them you can live and breath them. Don't quite on yourself. You're doing it. Apply these two tips that I've applied in my own life when everything felt hopeless and shift your mindset. Then take my free 5 Steps to Starting Your Painting masterclass that will help you take small action steps to grow your confidence [...]
A beautiful single yellow tulip, standing tall. This original painting is of a closeup view of a yellow and green tulip. The background is a blend of white and aqua green which shapes the shy. All sides are painted and it is framed in a light wood floater.
A seascape inspired closeup of a plumeria. This is a closeup view of a white plumeria flower against a soothing blue sky. The flower and sky continues on to all sides and it is framed in a light wood floater.
This fabulous woman is still unknown in the US, but I bet it won’t be for long! At the age of 32, Carolina Gynning is already a highly successful artist and her paintings sell out in a snap at her exhibits in Sweden. Did I mention she is also a model, bestselling writer, television presenter/personality and a singer? Carolina Gynning. Photos from Gynning.net. Gynning is a free spirited woman and like her art, doesn’t conform to society. She [...]
It's been awhile since I finished Denise's Bridal Bouquet. It was such a romantic surprise by a newlywed husband in Northern Ireland who wanted to surprise his wife on their 1 year anniversary in October last year. Because this was a surprise, I only shared a couple of teasers on social media during the process so let's take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? This was a different shape of the bouquet that I was used to, [...]
Ahh, what a wonderful visit to Colorado! We had the pleasure of attending our friends' wedding in Denver a couple of weekends ago. It was such a great time and the bride was stunning! After eating, drinking and sightseeing our way through Denver (Snooze anyone!?), we visited family who live a few hours south of the city. I haven't seen that many stars in a long time! Feel free to read Casey's blog entry about the trip. Here are [...]
