Tag: painting

Visual Journal Page 52: Hummingbirds

Posted on: October 1, 2013

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A visual journal page about a dream I had about hummingbirds and how it came to life the next day.

Visual Journal Page 51: AP Due Dates

Posted on: September 19, 2013

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I think it’s hilarious when I hear students say they are taking AP Art because they think it will be an easy AP. As I smile and nod I think to myself, “Soon enough you will realize this is going to be one of the hardest classes you will ever take”… The thing about AP…

Mixed Media Artwork: “Caged” and “Trapped” Interpreted

Posted on: May 28, 2013

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Last January I received an e-mail from a high school student in Birmingham, England asking if I could help them with an art assignment. As a high school art teacher myself, I was more than happy to help, after all my blog focuses on art tips and how tos. I was expecting a question about…

Mixed Media Art: Encaustic Letter Paintings

Posted on: May 14, 2013

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Recently I have churned out a lot of new artwork, partially to prepare for the Artist Market and partially because I am so excited about the new style I have begun to delve into. In addition to my 6×6 “snapshot” series I have also begun creating 6″x6″ letter paintings. I love the ability to select…

Art: The 6×6 Series

Posted on: May 10, 2013

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Explanation of how my 6×6 series came to life. The series “Snapshots” is just that, single images the capture my life, thoughts, and memories.

Visual Journal Page 39: My Snuggle Bug

Posted on: April 23, 2013

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A visual journal page about my beagle mix, Jacob, who snuggles with me in my hammock while a read. Read the how-to and supplies in the post.