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lots of layers in this weeks pages. tags were layered on the background and painted over with gesso and quinacridone violet. then i layered lots of green washi tapes to create stems and topped the stems off with lots of... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at simply me

"Paint like an Artist" Workshop Event Highlights

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All I can say is Wow! What an amazing time we had this past weekend at our very first "Paint like an Artist" Workshop. I was so excited for this event and had been looking forward to it for awhile.... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at simply me

i'm the Artist of the week!

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Posted 6 days ago at simply me

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crazy about color...this inspiration wednesday is A HOT MESS and i love it! watch this weeks video... supplies used: inspiration journal artguard barrier cream Liquitex gesso GOLDEN teal fluid acrylic quinacridone violet fluid acrylic green gold fluid acrylic raw umber... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at simply me

CANVAS CREATE 2013 - MAY workshop now OPEN!!!

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may/Canvas Create 2013- painting "Posies" take a class with me today! learn to paint "posies" with me! in this workshop you will add simple texture that will explode in color and definition beneath your artwork. learn techniques for blending color... Continue reading

Posted May 14, 2013 at simply me

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yep i sure did!

Commented May 13, 2013 on collage monday at simply me

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all of the above!

Commented May 13, 2013 on collage monday at simply me

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got alphabets? USE THEM! an entire sticker sheet of alphas started this page a layer of gesso on top and then a fun blend of lots of TWINKLING H2O's. i then added a thin layer of gesso on top to... Continue reading

Posted May 13, 2013 at simply me

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happy mother's day...

Posted May 12, 2013 at simply me

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this weeks inspiration wednesday was quick, fun and yes COLORFUL! love me some MONTANA paint markers and glazing liquid! watch this weeks video... supplies used: inspiration journal artguard barrier cream Liquitex gesso GOLDEN teal fluid acrylic quinacridone violet MONTANA paint... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at simply me

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i think i am still channelling last weeks mojo! this started with strips of scrap paper glued to the background and once i painted over the entire background with green, turquoise and magenta i then, purposely closed the book so... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at simply me

the psychology of color...

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what does your color say about you! Continue reading

Posted May 5, 2013 at simply me

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NEW ZEALAND in 2 weeks!

in 2 weeks i am leaving for New Zealand!! i cannot wait. if you would have asked me 10 years ago if my art would bring me around the world i would have laughed at the idea, but now i... Continue reading

Posted May 3, 2013 at simply me

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trying a technique or a product for the first time on camera is always a scary idea, but this week it was totally worth the risk! i am in love with the "faux encaustic" look i tried today. And if... Continue reading

Posted May 1, 2013 at simply me

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no rules!

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at simply me

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i am not even sure how these pages got here, but i think they are bad a$$! the page somehow started with a piece of striped wrapping paper (you can see hints of it in some of the photos) and... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at simply me

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slinging paint...

i have 11 (8x8 & 8x10) canvases all lined up on my table. these are all canvases that had something on them in various stages of the next great artistic idea. they were thick with layers of color and mediums,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 27, 2013 at simply me

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i went into this week with no plan, product inspiration or ambition...i love the results! i am really loving that fluorescent acrylic paint! watch this weeks video... supplies used: inspiration journal artguard barrier cream Liquitex gesso GOLDEN fluoresent magenta fluoresent... Continue reading

Posted Apr 24, 2013 at simply me

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the base of this page actually started with the tissue paper that bill wrapped my valentines day gift in (turquoise and red polka-dots). as you can see it is a far cry from where it started, but i kept little... Continue reading

Posted Apr 22, 2013 at simply me

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face #5

for my 5th attempt at a face i thought go big or go home right? the canvas is 5ft x 4 ft. i have had this canvas in my studio unfinished for a while (and i really didnt like it)... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at simply me

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tried lots of new products today!! watch this weeks video... supplies used: inspiration journal artguard barrier cream Liquitex gesso GOLDEN fluoresent magenta fluoresent pink fluoresent chartruese Liquitex ceramic stucco 1" SIMPLY SIMMONS flat wash brush washi tape black india ink... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at simply me

CANVAS CREATE 2013 - APRIL workshop now OPEN!!!

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april/Canvas Create 2013 - watercolors and masking fluid take a class with me today! learn about the magic of using masking fluid (also known as frisket) with your watercolors. create layered designs of color and print to add personal style... Continue reading

Posted Apr 16, 2013 at simply me

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i keep going back to this color combo, it just screams HAPPY to me. this page was a series of accidents...it started as a really cool paper towel i adhered to the page when i was teaching at Whim so... Continue reading

Posted Apr 15, 2013 at simply me

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face #4

i cant believe this came out of me. i have no words... Continue reading

Posted Apr 12, 2013 at simply me