Believe in Yourself

I titled this painting "Believe in Yourself".  Lately, I have been doubting my ability to create art.  There are days when I just look at a blank page and not have any idea as to what I should create.  I know I like to paint faces and whimsical girls and sometimes I just wish I could just paint anything out of the blue.  I wasn't born with this talent.  It sort of just popped up one day so late in my life and I just started doing mixed media after numerous research on the internet and taking online classes.  This is what came to me today. Because I'm starting to lose my courage, I decided to draw my muse with her reminding me to believe in myself. So far, I am happy with how this painting turned out.

Latest Art from Lifebook 2014

This is my second year taking Lifebook.  This is from the first week's lesson.  My word for the year is  "Patience".  Too often, I discourage myself and think that my art will never be good enough.  That I should stop making art, right here, right now.  I compare myself to all the exceptional teachers and students and tell myself that I will never be like them.  So my word for this year is to be patient with myself, be conscious not to put myself down and just enjoy the process.

In Honor of Breast Cancer Month

I painted this piece just this week in honor of breast cancer month. Four years ago, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and had undergone chemo treatments.  The only thing that kept me going is my courage to face this battle and fight it till the end. So far so good I am still cancer free to this day. I wanted to send a message out to all those of who are battling this terrible disease. There is hope and never give up. I titled this piece "Be Brave. Your courage will see you through." I hope this piece brightens someone's day.

Wishing Upon A Star

My latest mixed media art titled "Wishing Upon A Star".

My Guardian Angel

Yesterday, I made a mixed media painting of an angel with the words, "IF I COULD GIVE YOU ONE GIFT...I WOULD GIVE YOU THE ABILITY TO SEE YOURSELF AS I SEE YOU, SO YOU COULD SEE HOW TRULY "SPECIAL" YOU ARE!! I titled it "My Guardian Angel".  Check out the digital version....

Gratitude

I am ever so grateful for all the wonderful blessings that I have. Even the most simplest things like the air I breathe, the sunshine on a beautiful day, the kindness from people. My heart is full of hope for the future.  Everyday I am learning new stuff about art. Taking Lifebook classes with Tamara Laporte has really extended my knowledge about the different styles of "arting".  Not sure if that is a word.  I am definitely enjoying every minute of it. I am also continuing to learn Photoshop Elements and incorporating digital elements into my art work.  Totally loving it!

Here is one of my recent collaboration with painting and digital art. The following quote just connected with me: "People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness.  Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost"...quote by the Dalai Lama.  So true!

Love Hope Dream

My first attempt using water soluble crayons and soft pastels.  Here's a picture of how my art came out. I love the colors. They're so vibrant. I did them in a 5x7 strathmore journal.

Inspire..

I made this artwork tonight because I feel so motivated to continue with my art. At first, I just wanted to learn how to draw, paint, collage...just like in books and pictures. It didn't feel like it was just a hobby like when I first started creating jewelry. I feel it is something that I would love to be....an artist...with a successful creative business someday once I figure out all the ins and outs of running one. I would also like to learn more...from great artists that I've come across during my searches on the internet. Right now I'm still building up my tools of trade. It's slow but there's progress. I am always excited when I receive my art supplies in the mail. I couldn't wait to try them out. My journey has truly begun...

Life Book 2013 by Tammy Laporte

Today I signed up for this class Life Book 2013. It really sounds pretty awesome since you will learn from a variety of art teachers for the whole year in 2013. I am so excited about it because I get to expand my skills in mixed media and at the end of the year I can see all the artwork I've created taking the different classes each month. To those of you visiting my blog, please feel free to browse the site especially my fellow Flyers. Have a wonderful week!

Artist Block

I have written down in my journal how overwhelming Kelly's online class has been for me. I do know that I'm not the only one feeling this way and that gives me comfort.  I also wrote that I have been having artist block wherein I just can't be creative the last few days. I think with family, life, work and so on and so forth, all this is clogging my mind and have been preventing me on being creative lately. However, towards the end of the week, inspiration started coming back and I am so glad.  I have created 3 mixed media art work and posting it here. Hope you guys like it. Oh, by the way, so many FB posts, I do not know where to start, I just have to pace myself. Keep up the good work fellow flyers. I know I am pushing on and will continue my journey into creating mixed media art.

Learning to Blog

My very first public posting. This is something really new to me and I'm still learning. I've never been one to publicly post messages especially on face book where you can be seen by everyone. I am a very private person but because I have made this huge step to start a creative business with my art, I thought it was time to change my ways.  If I am to be successful in this business, I have to overcome my shyness and introduce myself to the world.

I confess, I am technically challenged but will work this through in order to create an online presence. I am taking Flying Lessons with Kelly Rae Roberts. When she started talking about blogging the first week, it really scared me because that meant going public for me. It is a very huge step for me.