Studio 127 Blog
Creativity and inspiration are everywhere, even in the ordinary things of life. In my humble opinion, it's a good thing to always being on the lookout for these qualities, because it can lead to finding beauty and joy in unexpected places. But you won't see them if you don't look for them.
I'd like to share some of the things I find with you.
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We cannot use gesso or acrylic, so this is a mixture of watercolor, ink, inktense pencils, and a little gelato. In keeping with my theme, I decided to leave a small circle almost…
Please continue reading ...The theme
I’ve selected the theme for my book. Standstills. But my take on this is not “standstill” as a negative thing; it will be more like “Stand still”, or really, “BE still”. There have…
Please continue reading ...I’ve joined a global art project
My friend Kami gave our little group of friends each a wonderful gift. It’s a small blank sketchbook, which is no ordinary sketchbook. First, it came in this packaging: Anything I have to…
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I want to be an artist when I grow up
I’m learning what lies beneath technique and style, I’m learning about substance. I’m searching for my voice and my song. I’m learning that there is poetry in paint and I want to see…
Please continue reading ...Foot Work
I finished this piece a few weeks ago, in between a couple of other dance related paintings. It is smaller, 11×14 in acrylic.
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Thea – Equine Portrait in Oil
Equine portrait This is our horse, Thea. I was very eager to do this particular equine portrait, as you can imagine. She’s a liver chestnut, a color of horse which I really love.…
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Enjoy the Imperfect
There are so many reasons I should not have posted this graphic. For one thing, I don’t even know how to do calligraphy properly. Yet, here I am posting this for anyone to…
Please continue reading ...Remember
Here’s the thing about memories…they give you the opportunity to relive something that happened once. There are favorite memories that we keep tucked away in our hearts, bringing them out to enjoy and…
Please continue reading ...100% Present
When fear and worry and anxiety (aren’t they the same thing?) about what might happen next week, next month…tomorrow….set in, I am reminded to stay 100% present in this moment, right now. When…
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