In the studio this week, I focused exclusively on the Milan Art Institute lessons as I’m trying to get ahead of the syllabus schedule. That and all the little life annoyances that have recently cropped up in my life. I had some ups and downs both in my artistic growth and my personal challenges. The…
This week I will share the results of my efforts in creating a wonky portrait, a UFO (unfinished object), and a duck! In addition to taking the Kaleidoscope 2023 course starting in August, I decided to sign up for Milan Art Institute’s Mastery Program. It claims to be able to turn someone (me) into a…
I Invite you in the studio this week to see the results of my efforts. I had a mixed bag of art-making this week. I didn’t really know what to do since I had finished the primary lessons for Kaleidoscope’s August lessons. I had shared my previous week’s paintings with a group of women artists,…
Being an overachiever (hah!), I finished the August lessons from Kaleidoscope 2023 ahead of schedule. I did two mixed media paintings following the triadic color scheme. The triadic color scheme consists of three colors separated by three spaces on the color wheel. I then tried to do a 30-minute portrait using a complimentary color scheme…
This week I dove into the Kaleidoscope 2023 lessons and actually created paintings! They were done primarily with watercolors. I have had a love/hate relationship with watercolors. I love the transparent effect they render. I love the fact that watercolors are easily transported and clean up with just soap and water. I also love that…
This week, I had a Kaleidoscope of Color creating a riot in my studio. I call it that because I’m continuing with the theme following the Kaleidoscope classes focusing on color. I absolutely love color and have struggled at times obtaining bright vibrant colors in my art. Based on suggestions from a few of my…
Portrait drawing on an altered book
Three different paintings of fireworks
I made fun art in my studio this week with some works I did I call “Feathers and Fun.” I have some UFOs (Unfinished Objects) taking up space that worked on to clear up for my next project. I also did a couple of fun mini lessons from the Taster Sessions generously provided by Tamara…
Self-portrait using image tranfer
This week I’m inviting you into my studio for a follow-up from my last post. This time I’m going to show you how to create a bold mixed media portrait. This version will use the self-portrait created last week to further explore color theory. 1. Gather your materials Use the same portrait you created last…
Self-portrait collage
Paintings in-progress in my studio
This year has been full of ups and downs so far and I’m looking at where I am right now and trying to figure out just why I lost my mojo. I’m still creating. I still write Morning Pages in my journal each day. I have a support group or two of fellow artists. I…
This post serves as an update of my journey and how I’ve been able to incorporate travel and art journal practices while on the road. More Exploring of Oro Valley, Arizona Honey Bee Trail Within walking distance of our rental house is an amazing trail that winds through Honey Bee Canyon. On one side of…
Travel Journal Cover Page
Historic house in Walla Walla
Decide to Move! One cannot easily be a wandering vagabond when tied to a house. Put your house on the market and watch it sell quicker than you thought! Our new home won’t be ready for several months so anything we wanted to keep would have to be stored. See my previous post about creativity…
Packed to the gills!
Worry seems to be a common trait across all peoples, nations, and cultures. Right now, you’ve probably have at least a few worries on your mind. The world has been in a state of chaos and it’s difficult to keep upbeat. You might be thinking about a relationship or a situation at work, causing you…
Time in the studio this week was limited as I was away from the studio for two days and felt like I lost my motivation a bit. I am behind in the Master Program by about a week and a half, leaving me feeling a little anxious. Thanksgiving in the US is coming up as…
In the studio this week, I continued with The Mastery Program lessons. This week’s module focused on mark making on a variety of surfaces. I chose two different birds as reference photos for two of the projects. I seem to be drawn (pun intended) to birds. The last lesson was a large-scale doodle. I was…
Time in the studio this week was limited, but I tried to finish the Milan Art Institute Section and have some fun with art as well. I spent too much time in car dealerships and then ended up being ill for a few days, something I certainly couldn’t afford at the time. I will be…
In the studio this week, I was focused on a couple of portraits, but also distracted by trying to resolve my traffic citation from the accident I was in nearly three weeks ago. I decided to take the Defensive Driving course and that way the wreck wouldn’t show up against my driving record. It was…
In the studio this week, I focused exclusively on the Milan Art Institute lessons. This week was entirely about perspective and cityscapes. My husband has been encouraging me to do city scenes so I thought this would be a good opportunity to practice. Reference Photo Selection The program offered several different scenes to use as…
In the studio this week, the Mailan Art Institute Mastery Program art school had a scheduled break. I was about a week behind and used this time to catch up. I also had signed up for the taster sessions for Lifebook 2024. This is another course offered by the amazing Tamara LaPorte of Willowing.org. I…
Back home in the studio, I found myself challenged with the next level of lessons with the Milan Art Institute. The lessons touched on a variety of techniques in portraiture and still life. I thought I’d have an easy time of it but learned that thinking something would be easy at the outset didn’t always…
As the Vagabond Artist on the Road, portraits were the ongoing theme this past week on the road. Last week was the second week of our travel and spent it in Sedona. I focused on making up lost time in the Milan Art Institute Program since I really couldn’t do much while on the road….
Graphite drawing of three pears
