Wimpy, full of pink, and lacking in character is exactly how this canvas art piece started. There is a beautiful magazine clipping that I’ve had for years – tropical pink background, soft creamy pink bowl, filled with exotic purple, pink, and yellow flowers. That was the inspiration, the starting point for this mixed media canvas. [...]

What harm could there be in simply, just, floating?

The neon colors were outside my comfort zone. I worked tirelessly with whites to try to tone them down – yet was I being counterproductive?

The sketches from last week were waiting, simmering, strengthening themselves in my mind and in my hands.

My own background has begun to tint the present viewing of the art pieces. And it has helped reshape the future, by demonstrating new possibilities and showing me new artwork.

Today, there is no better feeling than being 1 full day ahead of schedule. What has made this task possible?

When planning my “Backgrounds” art series, I knew that I would have to finally purchase quality acrylic paints. What have I learned?

Cleaning brushes gives birth to a mini-abstract drawing.

When I started this series, I was only expecting to learn about acrylics and expand my art knowledge. I never in my wildest dreams expected to find this much fun!

Acrylic paints are kicking my butt, but I’m fighting back in search of creating a soft, poignant art drawing.