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This is where I openly share my process, my tips, and everything I’ve learned along the way. I don’t hold back, because I truly love helping you reconnect with your inner artist and discover your creative potential.

My Favorite Blogs

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30+ Floral Art Journal Page Ideas
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My Textured Plaster Art Journal: A Raw, Grungy Book Filled With Possibility
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Coffee Dyeing Basics for Mixed Media: 3 Simple Techniques
30 different types of lines in art
30 different types of lines in art
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Art Journals

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30+ Floral Art Journal Page Ideas
Welcome to my Floral Art Journal pages — a soft, blooming space where nature meets intuition,...
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My Textured Plaster Art Journal: A Raw, Grungy Book Filled With Possibility
Have a bunch of old cardboard boxes lying around? Instead of tossing them in the recycling...
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From Cake Box to Keepsake: Creating a Rustic Art Journal Cover
Who knew an ordinary cake box could become a beautifully textured handmade art journal? In...
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Art Journal from Tissue Box, Scrap Papers and Free Printables
Have you ever looked at something as simple as a tissue paper box and thought, this could be...
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Collage Fodders

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30+ Neutral Collage Cluster Ideas for Art Journals
Neutral collage clusters have a quiet way of holding space on a page. They do not ask for attention,...
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Coffee + Acrylics Dyeing: Experiment with Color & Texture for Mixed Media Papers
After playing with plain coffee dyeing for a while, I found myself longing for more color,...
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Coffee Dyeing Basics for Mixed Media: 3 Simple Techniques
As I'm learning to create different mixed media collage papers, one thing I'm particularly...
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Creating mixed media collage papers using deli/butter/bakery papers
These days I'm just getting into the mixed media world and learning so much from the many mixed...
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Mark Making Play

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Marks That Matter: 6 Raw and Beautiful Ways to Build Mixed Media Layers on Paper
Collage mastersheets are your ticket to fearless experimentation—big, bold surfaces where you...
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Energetic Mark Making on Vintage Papers: Turn Old Ephemera into Unique Collage Materials
If you’re anything like me, you probably have a collection of vintage ephemera—old letters,...
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Mark Making Journal
In my previous post, I talked about incorporating mark making into my morning music meditation...
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Mark makings on papers - Morning music meditation
I was inspired by Galia Alena to create these mark making papers as morning music meditation...
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Mixed-Media

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Mini Abstract Paintings - A Layered Mixed-Media Art Journey
✨ Join Me for a Free Creative Weekend! 🗓️ July 12–13, 2025🎟️ 100% FREE I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll...
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From Play to Purpose: How I Made Six Mini Black and White Abstract Paintings
I have to admit: for the longest time, I shied away from black. It felt heavy, overpowering, and too final. But...
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100 Days Of Collage (Day 28-36)
For this group of nine artworks in my 100-day project, I took a different approach—starting with scraps and turning...
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100 Days Of Collage (Day 19-27)
Days 19 to 27 of my 100 Days of Collage project are all about Blues. For this group of collages, I wanted to capture...
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Mixed-Media Mastersheets

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Gathered Fragments To Beautiful Mastersheets
Do you have a growing pile of torn book pages, lace edges, vintage papers, and tissue bits that you can’t throw...
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How to Create a Collage Master Sheet: A Step-by-Step Mixed Media Guide
I have to admit: for the longest time, I shied away from black. It felt heavy, overpowering, and too final. But...
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Ultimate Guide to Making Collage Mastersheets - 12 Ways to Play
Collage mastersheets are your ticket to fearless experimentation—big, bold surfaces where you can layer scraps,...
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Vintage Collage Mastersheet
Crafting a collage mastersheet is an exciting way to create unique backgrounds and textured layers for art journaling,...
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Mixed-Media Paintings

mini abstract paintings in shades of blue, teal, muted blues and earthy brown
Mini Abstract Paintings - A Layered Mixed-Media Art Journey
✨ Join Me for a Free Creative Weekend! 🗓️ July 12–13, 2025🎟️ 100% FREE I’m thrilled...
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From Play to Purpose: How I Made Six Mini Black and White Abstract Paintings
I have to admit: for the longest time, I shied away from black. It felt heavy, overpowering,...
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100 Days Of Collage (Day 28-36)
For this group of nine artworks in my 100-day project, I took a different approach—starting...
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100 Days Of Collage (Day 19-27)
Days 19 to 27 of my 100 Days of Collage project are all about Blues. For this group of collages,...
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Art Prompts

30 Sketchbook Prompts to Loosen Up and Get Started
30 Sketchbook Prompts to Loosen Up and Get Started
Starting a sketchbook practice can feel intimidating—especially when the blank page feels louder than your ideas....
50 Monochromatic Art Journal Prompts
50 Monochromatic Art Journal Prompts
Working with a single color can feel limiting at first—but in art journaling, monochromatic work often leads to...
30 Powerful Themes and Intentions for Conceptualizing Collages
30 Powerful Themes and Intentions for Conceptualizing Collages
Creating a collage isn't just about cutting and pasting random pieces together. It’s a deeply personal and creative...

Creative Mindsets & Habits

Get the mental tools you need—beat fear and doubt, stay motivated, and keep your creative spark burning bright.

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The Power of a Single Focus
Have you ever noticed that when you give your mind one clear problem to solve, it somehow finds a way to do it? That’s...
Lessons from creating ‘Ugly’ Paintings
Lessons from creating 'Ugly' Paintings
In a world that often prizes perfection, the concept of creating intentionally "ugly" paintings may seem counterintuitive....
When Rest Feels Like Guilt
When Rest Feels Like Guilt
1. That strange guilt of doing nothing Have you ever felt guilty for resting? Especially when you’re not feeling...
When Nothing Is Ever Enough
🌿 When Nothing Is Ever Enough
Healing the Shame Beneath the Need to Prove Yourself A Truth I Can No Longer Ignore I’ve lived a life that looks impressive from...
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Color Theory

Learn simple color mixing tricks and how to play with colors to make your art pop

Understanding Muted Colors
Understanding Muted Colors
Colors in abstract paintings are more than just visual elements—they carry meaning, emotion, and symbolism. By tapping...
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Understanding the Language of Color Emotions
Colors hold immense emotional power. They have the ability to convey moods, evoke memories, and express feelings...
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6 Fun Color Theory Exercises to Expand Your Creative Palette
Color theory is the backbone of visual arts, influencing the way we perceive and interpret the world around us....
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Color wheel for beginners - 13 Essential Tips
Whether you’re a budding artist or just someone who appreciates the beauty of colors, understanding the color wheel...
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Step-by-Step Paintings

Clear, progressive tutorials to create 50+ stunning acrylic landscape paintings

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Winter Snowfall Scenery Painting
In this step by step tutorial, you will learn to create an easy yet gorgeous winter snowfall scenery painting with...
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Winter Night Landscape Painting With Acrylics
For winter night landscape paintings, I like to use a touch of green or viridian hue to bring in the darkness effect....
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Winter Lake Acrylic Painting With Easy Steps
To paint this almost monochrome winter lake acrylic painting, I used mostly white and black to create the misty...
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Winter Creek Acrylic Painting - with Cabin
We start painting this winter creek acrylic painting by creating the first 3 layers of the landscape, starting with...
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Getting started with Acrylics?

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6 Inspiring Acrylic Landscape Painting Projects for Newbies
Are you ready to embark on a journey of artistic discovery through the breathtaking beauty of landscapes?  In this...
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12 tips to Improve Your Acrylic Painting Skills
Acrylic painting is a vibrant and versatile medium that allows artists to create stunning artworks with its rich...
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21 Commonly Asked Questions by acrylic Painting Beginners
Acrylic painting is a popular and versatile medium that allows artists of all levels to express their creativity...
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Finding Inspiration in Acrylic Painting Projects for Beginners
Acrylic painting projects encompass a wide range of artistic endeavors, from traditional landscapes to avant-garde...
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Landscape Paintings

Learn simple tips for capturing skies, trees, and distant horizons to bring your outdoor scenes to life.

How to use reference photos for landscape paintings? 15 essential tips for artists
How to use reference photos for landscape paintings? 15 essential tips for artists
Reference photos are a valuable resource for landscape painters, offering inspiration, guidance, and a visual reference...
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19+ Winter Painting Ideas - Acrylic Landscapes
Sunrays in the cold, foggy winter mornings, cozy blankets and a warm cup of coffee – there are so many things...
10 most common landscape compositions and why they work
14 compositions tips to improve your landscape paintings
Creating compelling and visually captivating landscape paintings requires more than just technical skill. Composition...
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Understanding Values and Value Studies in Landscape Painting
Landscape painting is a captivating art form that allows artists to capture the beauty and essence of the natural...
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