I Wanna Be An Artist

creativity

  • Watercolor Lessons 2

    “You know what? I actually really like this. I thought I was going to hate it!” I had just finished adding ink outlines to my little watercolor project…. Continue reading

    Watercolor Lessons 2

  • Back to the Basics

    I’ve been painting a lot of things lately that when looking at the finished product, I might think are a regression. I’ve gone back to the basics in order to… Continue reading

    Back to the Basics

  • Finding Inspiration

    Last week, we took a little vacation to the Charlottesville, Virginia area. Although I didn’t do any painting at all, I did find lots of inspiration. We had made our reservations prior to finding out the forecast was calling for… Continue reading

    Finding Inspiration

  • Getting Out of My Own Way

    Last Thursday, every time I got ready to go back to my painting table, I’d think, “Oh, but I need to _______ first.” Suddenly the lightbulb came on — I was just making excuses so I didn’t have to go… Continue reading

    Getting Out of My Own Way

  • 3 Ways Creative Activities Benefit Health

    If you’re like me and think you’re not creative, you may not want to give up on your artistic pursuits just yet. Even if art isn’t really your thing, participating in creative activities can benefit wellness in several ways. . Continue reading

    3 Ways Creative Activities Benefit Health

  • Watercolor Lessons 1

    “Well, this didn’t go according to plan.” As I looked at my little one-hour project, eyelashes dotted with specks of paint, I realized I had learned two very important lessons: look at your reference photo very carefully and, if you’re… Continue reading

    Watercolor Lessons 1

  • It’s Never Too Late!

    I think of myself as a creative soul trapped in a non-artistic body. Is it too late for me to become what I really want to be? Continue reading

    It’s Never Too Late!