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Art Journal Ideas: Chinese New Year

Using the Chinese New Year as an art journal idea for this inspirational artwork. Get step-by-step directions for the art journal techniques in an online class.

Art Journal Ideas for the online art class


In February 2014, I wrapped up filming my portion for the online art journal workshop, 21 Secrets. For my portion of the class, I decided to use the Chinese New Year as a source of inspiration so...

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What's new with color trends

Pantone is a worldwide color authority that predicts color trends in art, fashion, decor, and other industries. Each year they choose one color meant to reflect the current cultural mood. Get acquainted with the 2015 color of the year, Marsala, an earthy, wine red hue, and discover the cultural phenomena that inspired it. {artwork above by Miriam Schulman, collect a fine art print to instantly...

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What is your decorating personality?

Do you know your decorating personality? Take this short quiz to reveal your unique home decor style. Find out if you are a "Thoroughly Modern Millie", a "Traditional Tracy" or a "Boho Bonnie" and then get decorating ideas based on your decorating archetype.


Boho Bonnie

You are not impressed by a fancy price tag and rather spend the weekend scouring flea markets and etsy for the perfect vintage...

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finding comfort in needlepoint patterns

I am proud to announce a new partnership with ArtNeedlepoint.com to offer my art as designs for needlepoint canvases.


I've always loved the comfort of knitting. I love complicated patterns that challenge the left side of my brain to work with the creative right side, which is why I was completely thrilled when I signed on to offer my art as needlepoint patterns for ArtNeedlepoint.com

Why women...

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5 ways to develop your artistic talent

This blog post goes over the five basic steps in developing your artistic talent from practice to finding the right teacher. If you want to succeed you need desire and someone to show your proper techniques and the best tools.

1. Practice (Trumpet Practice by Norman Rockwell)


There is no question that the more you practice the better you get. If you are intimidated to practice without guidance, it...

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