April flew by even faster than March, it seems. It was busy, full of interesting assignments, challenges and new information to absorb. Lessons I learned this month all come down to one simple truth : Do not overdo it. I felt overwhelmed with all the things I took on, I hurt my wrist by not … Continue reading Goodbye April: Week 4 and May Plans
Another busy week, new things learned, new ideas popping up every day, very exciting. Let's take a look: Pastel (See all on instagram under #greenrainartpastels): I didn't have a prompt from instagram community this week (break for Easter) so I ended up doing only one painting this week - a corner of my husband's hometown. … Continue reading APRIL 2017: Week 3
This week was calmer that the previous one. I tried to pace myself more and focus more on work that falls within my normal year-round challenges, as well as my class assignment. Let's take a look: I completed all the posters for my children's choir project. I am so happy to have this done and that … Continue reading April 2017: Week 2
This week was tough. I am officially a very greedy person. Daily projects for this month include: art journal, embroidery, watercolor challenge, lettering challenge, 100 days project- color studies. Weekly challenges: assignments from MATS course, twice a week pastel work, sketchflashmob, 52 weeks illustration challenge and I am still working on posters for kids' choir. … Continue reading First week of April 2017
Whew, crazy, long month of March is over! The art accomplishments were many and I was busier than ever 😀 Let's take a look: Make Art That Sells Bootcamp: I stepped out of my comfort zone for sure, and created some interesting patterns. The idea of making abstracts sits in my brain and I … Continue reading Goodbye March round up post and plans for April 2017
Another busy and overall productive week. I was concentrating on finishing the assignment for my MATS Bootcamp. Boy, was it a challenge. I am glad I joined the group of such talented people and watching everyone's creative process was quite an experience. I have a long way to go. In the end I came … Continue reading Fourth week of March
Very busy week, heavy with events. Let's take a look... We had a lovely tour to Terry Ludwig Studio, we were shown how pastels are made by Terry himself and his son Geoff. We are so lucky to have this wonderful pastel maker mere minutes away from our house. Children left absolutely inspired and I … Continue reading Third week of March art
Second week of March was full of artistic pursuits. Some were especially challenging. Let's take a look: As I wrote last week, I signed up for Make Art That Sells Assignment Bootcamp. We received our first mini assignement this week and it asked us to look for and draw some patterns. Now, I hardly ever do patterns, … Continue reading Second Week of March: New Challenges!
March is here, and with it new plans and new artwork! It was a very busy week for me, family claimed the majority of my time, and yet I managed to squeeze a few minutes out of my day and make some art. Let's take a look: I have decided to catch up to a … Continue reading First week of March
Looking back on February I am not sure I have succeeded in dialing back, the moment I put one project on hold, another pops up. Let's take a look at what I've created this month and plans for the month of March: 1) Watercolor: Since I picked up Doodlewash challenge I did a small watercolor … Continue reading Goodbye February: Month’s Round-Up
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