January 26, 2020
I've always hoped that maybe one day I would be inspired to create an art journal. It wasn't until a blissful two-and-a-half week trip to Italy recently that I was convinced to finally do so. This was my first opportunity to visit Northern Italy. I was captivated (charmed really) by the lifestyle, customs and beautiful backdrop of every stop I made... the simple things were the most beautiful...
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December 22, 2019
Last Fall I was for an evening walk, when I suddenly "felt eyes." I looked up and noticed a cat peering out at me from behind a beautiful stained glass window. The cat never shifted its gaze from me. I never forgot the image. Most significantly, I never forgot the feeling, and the subsequent mood it created in my mind. These kind of experiences inspire me to be creative.
"Church Cat" is very atmospheric and shadowy. The viewer may not see the cat instantly; instead, the cat slowly ...
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February 17, 2019
I am a very spontaneous and splashy artist, and the Arteza pens react immediately, almost like confetti! What I mean by this is, “whatever happens, happens” and I am satisfied with the result. I assume the universe is giving me divine direction. This exercise is extremely gratifying (and necessary) for a watercolor artist.
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