Persist watch the video This lesson was recorded the week of January 13, 2025, as wildfires ravaged through the Los Angeles area, my home for 8 sweet years. I ache thinking of the loss of life, devastation to property, the land and her inhabitants, and communities (there is a painting about this in the works). There's much to mourn in today's world on so many fronts – this art journaling session is specifically structured to provide an opportunity for solace and reflection. Like the phoenix, we can and will rise from the ashes. Persist is the third Acts of Art project . Acts of Art’s mission is to leverage the healing power of art and make creative endeavors accessible to all via lesson plans, prompts and projects. You can learn more about Acts of Art and sign up to be part of the mailing list at the link above. Meanwhile, feel free to gather some loved ones and collectively enjoy this newest art journaling experience. Also, there’s plenty of other streamable...
Swallowtail view her on my website Swallowtail, original acrylic on flat panel, 16”x20”, $850 plus s&h. I welcome your questions (yes, I offer payment plans - details below). Just reach out . Swallowtail is part of a recent experiment where I start out with a random and chaotic drawing that then is gently teased into a recognizable shape. I discovered this process while playing one morning with one of my favorite new drawing tools . Play is such an important part of my art practice. My most successful paintings are rooted in some aspect of play - play is where the best ideas show up, unexpectedly, enthusiastically. Then I get to work figuring out what the play based approach provides and how to leverage that. I play in my journals and sketchbooks, but also as part of my daily warmups and even inside paintings already on my easel. I think play should be a legit piece of every single day, no matter one’s age. You can zoom in to Swallowtail over on my website ...