World Watercolor Month

July is World Watercolor Month! I'll be creating a new watercolor painting every day to celebrate my favorite medium.

To learn more click here.

Here are my first three pieces. Stay tuned for more:

Midwest Wildflower 

Happy Aquarium Fish

Clematis Blossom

Art Show

It has only been one year since I began thinking of myself as an artist of worth; that my creations are purchasable. It took many years for me to move into this mindset but since I made the mental shift things have really taken off. As of October 1st, a selection of my work is being sold on consignment in a retail space for the second time. I couldn't be more proud.

The lesson here is one that you've probably heard many times before, best said by mythologist and author Joseph Campbell: "Follow your bliss." When you chase after the joy in your heart, you are truly answering your calling.

Rad flyer I designed for the show.

This is the opening layout for the showing.
Hopefully, there will be space for more pieces soon!

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Illinois Farmland in Oil Pastel

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This is my first attempt using oil pastels--a medium that lies somewhere between crayon and oil paint. They can be light and sketchy or dense and blended based on how much you layer them. I found that a lighter touch is better to prevent the colors becoming muddy.

Lemon

Baby Gala Apple

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Gilded Raven

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This quote pretty much sums me up.

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The Bat-Signal
Testing out my new mixed media paper

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