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“It’s all about the people and the process of sketching and connecting to those people, and whatever format it is in, whatever scale, whatever medium, I really enjoy it!” I’ve enjoyed drawing as long as I can remember. As a child there was always space and encouragement for creative pursuits.  After much wandering of the…

“It’s all about the people and the process of sketching and connecting to those people, and whatever format it is in, whatever scale, whatever medium, I really enjoy it!” I’ve enjoyed drawing as long as I can remember. As a child there was always space and encouragement for creative pursuits.  After much wandering of the…

I first discovered Misty in our FREE Artist Community on Facebook! It was shortly after Ruth’s death, she shared the incredible painting! I was completely blown away and knew that she could be an asset to our teaching team if at all interested. Low and behold, not only did I discover that Misty had some…

I am THRILLED to announce the team for LETS FACE IT 2024!  View the video below for a sneak peek at the artists AND the actual lessons that they have created for you!  Remember these, are just a few of the lessons.  You will receive a total of 50 lessons AND I personally have some…

“I hope you will learn as much as you can, and I hope you will make it yours.  Pick what is useful with your own style and your own project because what is important is to let our mind and soul reelaborate on other artists’ creative input.” In her portraiture, Rosso Emerald Crimson renders female…

“What is it that connects you to your art?  Think about that.  And then what is it that connects others to your art?  And you might say that it’s your expertise and the way that I can render something to make it look exactly like it is.  Or maybe its your color choice or your…

“I just remember having a really hard day, one day, after teaching….One of the teachers next door had given me some scrap paper.  I think I pulled out some words from a magazine, and the words I spelled out were “Here and Now” and it was just me trying to be in that moment, and…

I am THRILLED to announce the team for LETS FACE IT 2023!  View the video below for a sneak peek at the artists AND the actual lessons that they have created for you!  Remember these, are just a few of the lessons.  You will receive a total of 50 lessons! After months and month of…

“I am fascinated by people and people watching.  I think it is so entertaining.  And I even love just seeing how people stand, and how they take in a moment that might be meaningful to them, and to be able to capture that moment when they don’t think anyone is looking or caring, what they…

My goal for the month of May was to celebrate artists in our community that are also mothers!  I have to say that May got the best of me, but it is never too late to do what you planned to do, even if it’s a little late!  Our first artist mom that I had…

In the recent month we’ve discussed Imposter Syndrome and learning how to call yourself an artist! Self-discovery allows us to assess and remove some of the limitations we’ve placed on ourselves and our work. Now that we can acknowledge and step into ourselves as artists, we can begin to look around and explore new opportunities…

As children we are often asked what we want to be when we grow up and without hesitation, we toss out anything and everything from fireman to astronaut, doctor to magician, famous singer to veterinarian and more! Our imaginations are limitless, and we are unrestrained from qualifications. As we grow up, we assess in greater…