Most people think of me as a happy-go-lucky, cheerful, hard-working person. Usually I am. But a long while back I was in quite a low place, that I thought I’d never climb out of. What finally got me out? Read here…..
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How are you feeling right about now? I don't know about you, but when all this started getting serious a little over a month ago here in Connecticut, I didn't think it would last this long. I realize now I was in denial...as part of the grieving process. I hope these ideas will help :
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Painting IS my meditation practice. Here’s the supplies you need to get started, with Amazon links so you’ll be able to get the best product ASAP!
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Perhaps it is impossible to pack up your house and move to Italy permanently, for ten whole days this year, you CAN do this!
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There are places you’ll never want to leave and some that will never leave you. I’d love for you to join us on our next ‘Traveling Light with Watercolor’ journey. All levels welcome for this workshop and travel experience.
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Mid-week, we spend the morning in the local farmers market and create the most beautiful ‘potluck’ for lunch. Followed of course, painting by the river here in Cahors, France.
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Women painters have existed throughout history. Even if their names are lost to time, their work continues to amaze.
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Here’s the one thing that I’m quite strict on in my studio classes. And when the rule is forgotten or overlooked, I gently bring everyone back into this space. What a difference it has made!!
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Learning what makes some abstract paintings so strong.
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In conversation one of my students commented that when “we were younger, (whether to purchase art, or even make it) art was an extravagance”. I agreed, I’d been in that position, too at one time. She went on, “Now I look at it as ‘self-care’.
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One of the hardest things I’ve ever done (but exciting too to get to see every single bit of art up close and personal). I even had a co-judge to share the duties with (thank goodness). This post tells you what it’s like from the judge’s perspective.
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With the first workshop to France filling up within a few days, we were able to open a second one and take the rest of the waiting list along (ten more people)! Don’t hesitate to take one of my workshops hosted by Lisa Statkus and Gryphon Art and Travel.
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Painting in France and sharing this experience with others has been a bucket list thing for me - that I love repeating over and over!! Allons-y!
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All about the learning process. We do it with every single brushstroke we take.
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Oh my goodness, the thought of this is downright scary! And just to warn you, it's not my own eyes, it's a drawing practice I introduced to my classes last week, "Blind-contour drawing". Followed up by "modified contour drawing", gesture drawing, and constructed drawing.
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Celebrate your loved ones every day, never let the sun rise or set without telling them, "I love you".
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