For #TuesdayToolsAndTechniques we will be looking at Fluid Acrylics.Ā The earliest recorded artist to use paint pouring techniques was David Alfaro Siqueiros in the 1930's. Famous abstract artist, but not famous at the time, Jackson Pollack was a student of David Siqueiros. Knowing this connection, y...
Today's #FridayFinds is not something you can touch or see but it is something that is important. I did something new...in aims to push myself, in order to grow as a person. Today I was interviewed by Raimonda Jankunaite for the possibility to be one of 30 speakers at the amazing event called Women ...
This #FridayFinds is already found. Being that it is Good Friday today, and many are gathering together with family and friends. Perhaps our greatest blessing is our family and friends. They are with us during our highs and comfort us during our lows...in fact, they encourage us (kick our butts) whe...
Today's #WednesdayWins is about Specialists. Based on what I said in the video, I am grateful that my humble little mouth (š) gets to see a specialist...but not only see a specialist, butĀ have a Doctor work on my mouth, who specializes in what I need done! One is a tricky root canal that has a large...
Today was a busy day for me. I went to a Specialist Dentist to get his input concerning two teeth. It will be pricey, but it is needed as my body is fighting infections i have at the root of these teeth. So my body's immune system, in the background, is constantly dealing with/fighting these infecti...
Oh my.... the end of March; a quarter of the year is behind us! In my area of the world, kids (and teachers!) are in the midst of their Spring Break! I hear the birds singing, the dogs barking and the kids playing outside my window, and the sky is bright with a solid blue.Ā
Today's #FridayFinds wor...
Today's Wednesday Win was about my FaceBook Live event. The event itself is great, as I am able to share art creation with others, and we create side by side. But what I am truly amazed at is that I am able, through my iPhone, 'telecast' a live event. I think this is amazing!
Today in our FaceBook ...
Here's a fun tool for #TuesdayToolsAndTechniques . It is the dotting stylus / tool for creating dotted mandalas. You can buy these at craft stores and Amazon. The ones I show you , I bought as a kit and it wasn't that expensive; you can create some of them with household items. Q-tips work well, as ...
Today's #FridayFinds is a special event called the Women Thrive Summit. The host and creator Raimonda Jankunaite, created an outstanding line up of speakers. And what was special was that the majority, I'd say 99%, were female speakers taking the stage for this virtual event (as I only saw one male!...
Hello and welcome to #ThirdDegreeThursday . Today's question has to do with a personal saying. Whatever one you choose will represent yourself, as there will be some semblance of truth to you. There is something that rings true to you.
The one I chose represents the variety of hardship I have endur...
Today's #WednesdayWins is a special set of watercolour set. These Art Philosophy "Tropicals" are a vibrant and colourful watercolour set. I love this set because of those factors...vibrancy and colours! This #WednesdayWins is a reminder to find things that speak to your soul...that make you smile. H...
Happy Spring Equinox! Today is the day thatĀ they say spring is here... well, not in Northern Alberta. We've had some very warm days (above freezing), but March always has a good dump of snow before its done!Ā
Today's technique is crosshatching. it is a drawing technique that has been used for hundr...
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The Beginner's Guide to Acrylics will give you all the information you need to start painting! It is something I wish I had when I first started with acrylics. Inside is a
- checklist of supplies needed,
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