This month’s challenge from my Art Inspiration Group was to create an art piece using a set palette. I chose this warm palette as the colors made me happy. (By the way, I can’t think of a better reason to … Read More
Paint like no one is watching! Join us for a fun painting demo via Zoom and hosted by Yosemite Sierra Artists. How would you paint if you had nothing left to lose? FREE, I tell ya, FREE! Shannon Grissom’s … Read More
The shed in our backyard was in dire need of a makeover! The paint scheme needed to be more cohesive, and the door was too far right, throwing the whole visual out of balance. As my Italian Grandmother would often … Read More
Have you ever noticed that creativity is not linear? It’s different from a straight line, where you can easily follow a path from point A to point B. Instead, creativity is more like a web of interconnected ideas and concepts … Read More
There’s gnome place like home. There’s gnome place like home. I had such a blast painting these cute little gnomes, and every time I look at the, they make me smile. I’m keeping the originals, but really fun prints and … Read More
My creative work has always helped me process life. One of the cool things I love about painting with the palette knife is the easy cleanup process. When I only have a minute or two to paint, I can wipe … Read More
I recently participated in an inspiring group painting project, Shared Abundance, and just had to share this inspiring journey with you! A Bit of Background… I belong to an artist inspiration group comprised of 9 gifted creatives. It’s a modern-day … Read More
Meet “Anahata”. Full of love, she embodies the heart chakra. Random fact about her…. she loves, loves, loves Steely Dan Seriously! She woke me up with “My Old School” tune in my mind’s ear. So I put on my headphones, … Read More
I love walking around Heron Lake in Yosemite Lakes Park. No matter what time of year you go, there’s always something wonderful to see. On this particular day, the smoke was thick due to the many fires in the … Read More
My Heritage.com Deep Nostalgia’s AI technology was meant to animate ancestral portraits. And they do. The animation is cool and strange all at the same time. I find the application worked best when I used it with photos of distant … Read More
Today we are going to talk about radical trust. Most children have it. Left to their own devices, children are creative machines! They draw, paint, sing, sculpt, and create elaborate stories. They come up with creative uses for everyday objects … Read More
So what’s your story? What do you say to yourself when you are creating? What do you say to others? Is it kind? Is it limiting? Are you paying attention to yourself? When you are creating it happens in your … Read More
Have you ever tried writing with your non dominant hand? It’s a great way to connect with your inner child. Try writing a question to yourself with your dominant hand, and answering it with your non-dominant hand. You’ll be surprised … Read More
We put ourselves out there all the time as artists. We enter contests, apply for grants, approach galleries, submit to publishers/licensees, and so much more. Sometimes our work is accepted, other times it is not. Being rejected is not fun. … Read More
I’m so honored to report that an episode of my Painterly 2-Minute Tips: Paint Over It, has been nominated for a WAVE (Western Access Video Excellence) Award! This nomination is so validating and proves that anything is … Read More
If we only created when conditions were perfect, we’d never get anything done! Here are 5 ways to maximize your productivity: Plan your work and work your plan. Even if it’s only for ½ an hour a day, schedule creative … Read More