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More top audiobooks to paint to

2023-05-31T12:22:13-04:00

I love immersing myself into the lives of well written characters and beautifully woven storylines. I always have. I particularly devour audiobooks in the studio when I paint and in this blog series I share more audiobooks that pass my criteria for painting to. Listening to audiobooks when you paint is the perfect companion because listening to a story will activate your imagination and distract you from your ego which allows you to tap into your creative [...]

More top audiobooks to paint to2023-05-31T12:22:13-04:00

Commission a Custom Pet Portrait Paintings by Erica Eriksdotter

2024-09-26T16:33:31-04:00

YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN ME ON Losing a pet is never easy. They are more than just animals, pets are family. Together, we can pay tribute to your beloved pet with an original custom pet portrait that captures their unique personality and [...]

Commission a Custom Pet Portrait Paintings by Erica Eriksdotter2024-09-26T16:33:31-04:00

008 – Art and Life with Melissa Townsend

2024-08-27T10:13:57-04:00

In this episode we’re talking with Melissa Townsend about her life as a successful full time artist and just kind of figure out her life and how much art means to her and how she chooses to paint and what she paints and how she lives her life. Topics: Melissa and her Art [00:01:41] How does she do it? [00:03:28] Why being creative is a necessity [00:10:28] A typical day for a full time artist [00:12:55] A glimpse [...]

008 – Art and Life with Melissa Townsend2024-08-27T10:13:57-04:00

Grieving a pet: From sadness to joy

2023-08-26T13:04:57-04:00

"Down to every last detail, you've captured our Winston so perfectly.  Having the opportunity to see him come back to life, and to be a permanent fixture in our home, is something we will cherish forever.  We will never forget this experience and are truly grateful for your talents, kindness, support and gift.  THANK YOU so much, Erica!! " Kelly S. Hayeslip of Virginia Our pets give us comfort, an unspoken love every day and especially when our [...]

Grieving a pet: From sadness to joy2023-08-26T13:04:57-04:00

Challenge Day 19

2022-08-10T14:25:09-04:00

DAY 19: SKYLINE Welcome to Day 19 of the Painting Challenge! Today's challenge is not to finish your painting. When we begin our painting journey, or we leisurely paint, we often start and finish a painting in one session. We're excited about the subject and we want to take advantage of the often short lived 'creative flow'. We view finished pieces in galleries, museum, books etc. but never really see the dedicated practice it took [...]

Challenge Day 192022-08-10T14:25:09-04:00

More favorite audiobooks to paint to

2024-08-27T10:47:02-04:00

Grab a free trail of audible and start listening to one or more books I recommend painting to below. "Reading is a passport to countless adventures," said Mary Pope Osborne (author of the Magic Tree House series), and I've some great adventures listening to audiobooks while finishing pet portrait after pet portrait in the studio lately. From the present day highlands of Scotland, to the fantastical underworld of vampires and witches, to the adorable woodland creatures solving [...]

More favorite audiobooks to paint to2024-08-27T10:47:02-04:00

Audiobooks to paint to

2025-05-05T13:14:52-04:00

Art is an expression and so are these books. They may not be related, but whatever brings you inspiration and joy will help you gently push the creativity along.  Just yesterday I walked into the studio on a dreary day with a head that felt twice as heavy and used my audiobook to inspire me to follow through on my daily painting practice.  I looked at my current commission and thought to myself: How long do I feel [...]

Audiobooks to paint to2025-05-05T13:14:52-04:00

Challenge Day 20

2022-08-10T14:25:20-04:00

DAY 20: SKYLINE continued Welcome to Day 20! Wow! Can you believe we're almost done? I'm so excited to go live with you tomorrow at 1 p.m. Easter Time U.S. for a group painting session where we'll paint the last subject together and I'll share my top tips for keeping the creative momentum going. Check your Day 21 email or Day 21 here in the portal for the link to join me LIVE. If you [...]

Challenge Day 202022-08-10T14:25:20-04:00

Artist Thursday with Michelle Armas

2024-08-27T08:19:57-04:00

Grab a cup of tea because you’re going to enjoy today’s featured artist. Michelle Armas not only creates art that fills you with happiness, but she also has the dreamiest studio. When you think of that perfect studio with lots of space and light, packed with paintings leaning against each other everywhere, works in progress on several easels and a lovely sofa to rest a tired back – yup she has it. It’s gorgeous. And of course, she [...]

Artist Thursday with Michelle Armas2024-08-27T08:19:57-04:00

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