I am teaching at Wet Paint in October, November and December 2019. Take a peek and see if you are available for these classes and dates! Thanks in advance for having a look. Continue reading

Getting Started with Visual Journaling is happening soon at Wet Paint. The class runs for three Wednesdays, beginning on October 9. Wednesdays, October 9, 16, 23, 10:30am-1:30pm. This class is wonderful for people who are curious about keeping a visual journal, or may be looking for some new ideas to try. I have a mixed media style to journal keeping, which is bit messy and lots of fun. Could you use a little more fun in your life? Meet me at Wet Paint in October! Continue reading

Liquid Watercolor Mandalas is now open for registration as an online course. I have been teaching this highly beneficial workshop in person for four years, and I am so happy to bring it online to reach more of you! Take a look to see what the Liquid Watercolor Mandalas online class is all about! Continue reading

For the September MN Visual Journal Collective meeting, we had a group discussion and sharing about creating personal mandalas. You are invited to take a peek! Continue reading

Take a peek at this colorful post, where I show you how to print from a stencil with fine lines. Continue reading

Would you like to try using watercolor with your stencils? Here's a quick and easy way to get the best of both worlds. Continue reading

Curious about spray ink and stencils? Take a peek at my latest post written for artistcellar! Continue reading

It's almost August, and I am happy to share some creative workshop opportunities I have coming up! Two classes are at Wet Paint in St. Paul, MN, and one is online. Come on over and read all about them! Continue reading

Ever wonder the benefits of taking an art class? Are you interested in exploring the wonders of collage? Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2019, 10am-5pm at Wet Paint in St. Paul! You will have tons of fun and feel completely inspired! Continue reading

Have you ever heard of modeling paste? Take a peek at what it is, and what it can do! Continue reading

Registration closes Sunday, and I don't want you to miss out on all of the fun! I am talking about 21 Secrets Playful Experiments, which will be jumping into your inbox on Monday, July 8. Find out more and sign up! I am one of the guest teachers, and I am pleased as punch! Continue reading

Here's a summary of our June 2019 MN Visual Journal Collective meeting, where we sketched and talked about our favorite art supplies! Take a peek! Continue reading

Words + Art makes my heart sing. Come check out my latest tutorial that combines the two! Continue reading

I am excited to share a series of BRAND NEW ART for sale! These one of a kind mixed media pieces are signed and dated by the artist. They'd be perfect any place in your home where you could use a little color and inspiration. Thank you in advance for your support! Continue reading

Be amazed and awed by the wonderful Art Graf! Check out my tutorial, which includes a link to how Art Graf by Viarco is made. It's fascinating to watch! Continue reading

Are you curious about using liquid watercolor? I have an affordable class for you! It's happening at Wet Paint in St. Paul, Minnesota! Take a look and reserve your spot today! Continue reading

The 21 Secrets Retirement SALE is here! Save 50 percent off five amazing editions. Out with the old, and in with the new! Your purchase helps to support emerging and established artists. Thank you! Don't forget the coupon code! Continue reading

Here's a quick and easy way to lay down some color on your journal page. Also, be sure to check out all of my upcoming classes being offered at Wet Paint, in St. Paul, MN! Thank you for your support! Continue reading

Calling all folks who are retired, entrepreneurs with flexible schedules, or folks available on Tuesdays, look here! Getting Started with Visual Journaling at Wet Paint starts on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. Find out more and register to reserve your spot! Continue reading

Have you ever wondered how to use molding paste to add texture to your journal page? I've got a tutorial just for you! Also, please tell all of your retired friends or entrepreneurial friends with a flexible schedule about my upcoming class at Wet Paint. It's called Getting Started with Visual Journaling, and it's going to be awesome! Continue reading

Do you enjoy color saturated markers? Here's a fun art tutorial you might enjoy! Continue reading

In this blog post I share a step-by-step tutorial on using water as a theme for an art journaling page spread. Continue reading

Have you ever thought to use colored pencils with stencils? In this post, I will show you how I decided to use part of a stencil, plus my own hand-drawn designs, to create an image in my visual journal. Enjoy! Plus, there's a friendly reminder to use your good supplies. Just being alive is reason enough, wouldn't you agree? Continue reading