I decided to paint a Luna Moth for a new moth lady artwork. These moths are also known as Giant Silkworm Moths and are truly beautiful. My moth is a bit lopsided and the wingspan is much wider in real life, I was just a bit pushed for space…
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Tutorial – Make a cool layered background
I wanted to make a layered background for a new moth lady painting and thought I would show you the process. I use Neocolor II water soluble crayons and acrylic paint in many layers to create an interesting textured base for my paintings. Firstly take some Neocolor IIs and cover the page with various colours,…
Art journaling in bed
Watercolour and gouache Inktense blocks and a Geninne Zlatkis journal activity page
Self-care = being informed
My self-care journey has been working well, I’m feeling a lot more rested and my head actually feels connected to my body again, sleeping is easier and I’m not waking up in the middle of the night sweating.. :) I guess when overwhelming events happen in our lives our first reaction is denial, I tend…
More progress
He is appearing…
New art journal page – Inktense face
I made a quick face sketch/painting mainly using inktense blocks, neocolor II watersoluble crayons and a little white acrylic paint.. She looks a bit like an ice maiden..
New art journal page – No one to blame?
I recently found this Erica Jong quote and it really resonated with me. ‘How wonderful to have someone to blame! How wonderful to live with one’s nemesis! You may be miserable, but you feel forever in the right. You may be fragmented, but you feel absolved of all the blame for it. Take your life…
New Self-Care Art Journal Page – Waving?..
I made this page to remind myself about the importance of self-care. Had I noticed the signs 3 months ago when I was feeling run down and overwhelmed, I really should have gone on the retreat I had planned. And a month ago when I had a tightness in my head, trouble sleeping, lots of…
