I composed a list of the films that will aid your flight from the mundane. Thes stories meld opulent sets and lavish costumes to delight you beyond just their narrative.
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…my excitement about Spring has had no problem making its way into my sunny art studio…I invite you to step into my little corner of the world and revel in the freedom…
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I know I'm not alone when I confess that I still want to have a library on par with Belle's in "Beauty and the Beast."
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Delicate white petals and bold blue-black centers of Poppy Anemones (Anemone coronaria) stared at me in the cold. The flowers could have easily been porcelain, and I knew I had to paint them.
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With spring on the horizon, I was inspired to try my hand at my own floral pattern so I sat down and came up with this Delft Blue Rose design perfect for a phone wallpaper. Scroll to see a little-behind the-scenes of my process from original drawing to watercolor painting.
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“Not So Tame” will feature nine original oil paintings set among the eclectic wears and history of one of Pensacola’s long-time jewelry galleries. Click to see a few of the brand new works that will be available!
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If you've ever wondered exactly how many animals I have or where my favorite place to travel is click on through to a recent interview I did with sketchbook company "Rustico." We delve in to how I became an artist, where my inspiration comes from, and how I know when an artwork is actually finished.
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Filling a sketchbook or journal full of notes, drawings, and musings is a practice that, given time, will lead you to a life full of inspiration.
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Something was drawing me to the desert. I daydreamed daily of Arizona mixing my own memories of it with fantasy. Deciding I couldn’t ignore the pull I bought a ticket and hopped on a MD-80 to Tucson with a heavy bag of art supplies in tow. My latest "inspiration exploration" trip had begun.
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Gouache. Sound like a foreign language? No worries. I'm here to translate for you. Next time you're at an art opening you'll sip champagne and converse with confidence!
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The beauty of artwork is that it delights you daily. It enhances the character of your space and infuses it with a little bit of magic. This spirit is what rounds out a well decorated home. You don’t only see it when you walk in, you FEEL it.
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The changing of the seasons makes me weak at the knees. The world seems to sing anew and offers up new gems to uncover. Just like wildflowers I gather inspiration in many forms for each collection of paintings.
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The key to creating a stunning gallery wall is really more of an art than a science. There are no set “rules” but I do have some tips that will help you get the ball rollin’ with confidence.
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The holidays are a time that my more traditional side really shows. I want to surround myself with an excess of candles, light a real wood fire, and listen to Bing Crosby all while drinking some Gentlemen Jack.
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