Learning to Paint a Galaxy or Universe A few weeks ago I suddenly got a big nudge from inner voice, and the desire to learn how to paint a watercolor galaxy, complete with starry skies and mesmerizing colors took hold of me! I watched a few demonstrations and was off to the races, trying my […]
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You Don’t Have to Criticize Your Art! If you’re any sort of creator, there will be times that you aren’t satisfied with your work. However, in my experience, it’s best if you can learn to stop criticizing your art. Hoping to do better next time or practicing a specific skill in order to take your
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Would you like to learn to paint watercolor trees? Here are three simple techniques to try.
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Learn to paint a simple watercolor wreath with step by step instructions.
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What Does It Mean to Paint Intuitively? Simply put, if you want to paint intuitively, you must create from a place of stillness within yourself. We ALL have an intuition, really and truly. It’s the part of ourselves that whispers (or yells) “no” when something just isn’t right, or nudges us to take a chance
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Paint a Watercolor Sunrise With Me! Painting in this style, with the white lines between the objects, is one of my favorite ways to use watercolor. Watch the video below and paint along with me to create a lovely watercolor sunrise. You can get a watercolor supply list over here. Want more videos? Visit my
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Why Meditation is So Important Yup, me again, talking about meditation, specifically the Loving Kindness Meditation. Meditation helps you be a more mindful person, it adds peace and calm to your life, and more than anything it brings you into the present moment. Bring present means you get to witness your life, rather than having
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Paint A Watercolor Rainbow With Me I love watercolors so, so much! If you’re ready to experiment with them (they’re great for busy women!), here’s a step by step video to get you started. Want more painting ideas? Try this therapeutic art exercise.
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Did You Know Anxiety Can Become a Habit? I recently heard Judson Brewer on an episode of the podcast Ten Percent Happier in which he said that being anxious can become a habit. Wait, what?? Anxiety can be a habit? Like smoking or checking your email over and over? Holy moly! I’ve written about it
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You Deserve to Do Less This theme keeps coming up in my life lately: Productivity is making us all miserable. On both of Martha Beck’s podcasts, The Gathering Room and Bewildered, she talked about the ways we do too much, and it really, really struck a chord with me. I don’t have to try so
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