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Painting A Series of Artwork: The First Painting

Have you ever wondered how other artists start a series of work and what’s going on in their head while they do? This is the first in a series of posts about my latest series, and each piece is for sale!

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How Outdoor Art-Making Is As Easy As Going For A Walk

How much do you really need to bring with you when you want to paint outside? I knew I’d want to set something to paper, but wouldn’t have much time.

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The Reason You Suck At Drawing (The Mistake Even Professionals Make)

The key to drawing things accurately is seeing them correctly- and it’s something we almost never do!

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Discouragement and Encouragement: The Strange Cycle of the Universe

There are some people who just always know everything will work out. These people who think rose-coloured glasses are unnecessary because isn’t that just the way the world looks without any glasses at all? They are optimists, pollyannas… and very often entrepreneurs.

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“How To Use Your Strengths Without Frustration”

Have you ever desperately needed something done, and when another person stepped up, instead of accepting their help, said, “Oh, I couldn’t ask you to do that!”
Do you ever find yourself working hard to get something done, and wonder why nobody else seems to step up when you always do?
I have some great news for you!

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Drawings From a Little Artist

Welcome back, I always enjoy your presence here. There’s lots of stuff on the internet, so I’m pleased to see you back! I appreciate you :D

I have always loved, loved, loved to draw, to make, to paint. This is a drawing from kindergarten, of my Dad, my brother, my mom, myself, and our dog, [...]

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autumn moon joani barnett

Autumn Moon: Remembering Artwork from Childhood

The art I remember from childhood looks quite different to me now, yet Autumn Moon is just as compelling.

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Hundertwasser House I by MarcelGermain

How to Build A Website from Scratch for Artists and Entrepreneurs

I’m going to assume you’re already sold on the idea of having a website- but if you don’t have one, you must not know how easy it is.

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Who Are These Hybrids? Adults Play Pretend

I once dreamt I was about to turn into a mermaid, by diving into a well in a parking lot.  I woke up before being transformed. That moment is the most disappointed I’ve been when I realized the dream was an illusion.
I was also influenced by Renee Magritte’s Collective Invention (Magritte, 1934). Everyone loves Surrealists [...]

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Raise an Eyebrow: Who are these Hybrids? Pt.1

I was recently asked a great question on Twitter by @RobertClarkMTFS It was “I have noticed all the animal/human hybrids in your paintings. Is that more of a fun thing or is there a deeper meaning?”
And, of course, the answer is both, and after a few attempts to explain in less than 140 characters, [...]

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