Starry Sunflowers

My latest art piece...Starry Sunflowers. I find this smaller canvas boards (maybe 6x9 inches) at Daiso which are perfect for me to practice on and only $1.50 for a 2 pack. It's all about the journey..






I'm enjoying myself which is the most important part and I need an outlet since my wrist has been acting up and sore. I don't think SUPing and biking helped it either! Lol.

Artsy or Crafty

I had a break in knitting because I've been neglecting painting etc. It's nice to shift and focus on something else creative.

I'm a huge fan of Youtube because I can find tutorials, techniques and DIY ideas. I searched beginning painting and numerous  videos popped up. It's like having your own personal online school. 

Watching these videos sparked my painting urges...I learned about adding texture with tissue paper to my painting so that was a fun learning curve. Some videos are short (15 minutes) or long ( 1 hour +). It's just a great learning tool.

So back to painting...




I dabble in watercolors too but I find it a bit harder since I'm impatient with blending colors and my technique can be much better. This greeting card was lots of fun. I paint on some card stock that is meant for photos so that is most likely my problem but I work with what I have. 

This next painting is using the tissue paper technique. I found a canvas board that was pretty ugly so I covered it up with this.




I will put up another post with the Youtube link....this was a really fun experience for me. I love that everyone can do this and put their individual touches on it. As we try to teach the kids in Adventure in Art that there is no wrong. It is your art and it's unique and wonderful. This may be hard for lots of people to accept but it should be fun. This is recreation for me. If my friends/family like it, then I have a gift for them.

New Hobby

I'm having fun painting and I get ideas from paint nite and the internet.

Of course with all the extras I'm accumulating, I will be either stockpiling them for Christmas or selling them to discerning art collectors. Whatever happens first.....




8 x 10 inches on canvas board. Perfect for filling in those spaces in your bathroom, hallways and more!