Wow, what a week, commitments overload and domestic troubles left me gasping for breath. Art became my "quiet place", and though it's a lot of work it also provided a sense of "normalcy" . Let's take a look: I had to skip pastel and missing it so much, like a big gaping hole in my … Continue reading September 18-24, 2017
Category: Seasons
September 11- September 17, 2017
Another week is over. Art got done, we even went through all our commitments. I am still struggling with my hurt back, but definitely on the mend. Let's take a quick look at this week's artwork: Pastel ((See all on instagram under #greenrainartpastels ): Two paintings this week. The one for instagram flashmob (to be published … Continue reading September 11- September 17, 2017
End of August-Beginning of September 2017
August is over and September started, how fast time flies when one is having fun đ Let's take a look at this past week and talk about plans for September: Pastel ((See all on instagram under #greenrainartpastels ): Again, done two paintings, both on Sunday This one is for @artofpastel instagram challenge (will go on instagram … Continue reading End of August-Beginning of September 2017
August 7-13, 2017
Wow, what an intense, full week it was. It's been a while since I was so immersed in studying and drawing. Brief recap of this week's art endeavors: Pastel ((See all on instagram under #greenrainartpastels ): Just one painting this week, like I planned. I am very happy on Sundays because it's my "soft pastel day". … Continue reading August 7-13, 2017
Goodbye May +June plans
And just like that, May is over. I am glad summer is nearly here, although not looking forward to the heat. Let's take a look at May accoplishments and talk about June plans: Pastel ((See all on instagram under #greenrainartpastels ): One final painting in May was a somewhat of a failure. I was really excited … Continue reading Goodbye May +June plans
May Week 4
Overall rather productive week. I was able to relax in some things, and get a lot of work done in another. Let's take a look 1)Pastel (See all on instagram under #greenrainartpastels ): Two paintings a week is my standard and so it was this week too. Both were quite a challenge.  As usual I made one … Continue reading May Week 4
Goodbye April: Week 4 and May Plans
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
APRIL 2017: Week 3
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
April 2017: Week 2
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
Week 3 of 2017
What a busy and productive week it was! Let's take a look day by day: Monday was snowy and cold, which in turn inspired a simple digital painting, which I like especially after super bright drawing of the last week. Tuesday was, as always all about pastels. @artofpastels group had a lovely reference, which was … Continue reading Week 3 of 2017