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Man, there's some good art out there. I always get floored when we're setting up our tent and hanging my art in my booth and I look around at what other people have on display. Dang. People are talented! I could have sat and starred at David Oleski's art or Mark MacKinnon photography all day long. I made friends with some amazing people last year at Arts in the Park and I was happy to see their smiling [...]
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 [...]
Ever gotten an astrology chart reading before? I had my first one the other day, and man was it spot on! Astrologer Brad Williams is freaking awesome! It was a fun experience and more valuable than I could have imagined. I love working on myself and figuring out how I can evolve as a person. I’ve seen advanced energetic healers for years (another post for another day) and Brad brought up things in such an interesting way that it [...]
The creative process is full of failures for all of us, but it’s how we approach it, the next project, day or paint stroke that brings you from failure to success. The key is to move through our failures so we don’t get stuck in ego with feelings of disappointment and indecision. Instead, take a moment to assess then take action to keep the creative process moving. I received a question the other day from a lovely painter. [...]
{give the gift of nurturing joy with a lovely gift certificate} I'm so happy with my new gift certificates! With so many commissions already scheduled for 2012 (only have a few spots left before accepting commissions for 2013!! crazyness!), I thought it was time to get some fancy gift certificates for customers who wants to give my art to loved ones but can't get a finished painting as a gift in time. {love love love.} This certificate has [...]
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When you want to paint an accurate representation of a beloved dog or cat (or you’re hired to, like I am), it’s helpful to create a road map to anchor into instead of staring at a blank canvas, paintbrush in hand. The outline you sketch on your canvas before you start painting is your roadmap. This becomes your guide for when you paint your first layer. Since the sketch is the starting point, if you're wondering, "Should [...]
{Yellow June - original acrylic by Erica Eriksdotter} Another original is done! YAY! I'm so happy I was able to get this colorful piece done in time for next weekend's show in Gaithersburg, MD. If you are an avid follower of the blog or the studio's facebook page, you may have caught this video recently which shows this painting half finished in the background. Yellow June is an original acrylic that measures 40 x 30 inches and is [...]
{my mention in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine Summer 2012, framed by Deb Dratch at FarmGirlFraming.com} OMG. I almost lost it when I found out the fantastic news! My bridal bouquets are mentioned in the current issue of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine!!! My girlfriend texted me one Saturday morning "OMG YOU'RE IN THE MAGAZINE!!" She is planning her wedding and thank god she was reading this issue for ideas, because I had no idea! Suddenly, she just saw [...]
