From Pandemic Struggles to Personal Achievements: My 2020 Journey

WOW, WHAT A YEAR!!!! Thank you again to everyone who has been reading for the last 6 years, or if you are new to my blog. I really appreciate your interest in my stories. I think that we all can say that we look forward to this year being over. I want to begin by […]

How I Got My Photo Accepted in a Juried Show

A friend of mine suggested that I submit something to a local art exhibit. I didn’t feel like my paintings were good enough, so I decided to submit 3 photos I have taken and were already framed in my house. I got an email on Mon, 10/12th, that 1 of my photos was accepted!! I […]

Hosting an Art Sale: My Backyard Experience

I had an art sale in my backyard recently. I showed my paintings, my cousin showed her antique beaded jewelry and one of my girlfriends showed her aromatherapy products. It was a beautiful day and a perfect place for this event. Even though we did a lot of advertising, only 10 people came during the […]

Transforming My Tiny Room into an Art Studio

I have been having so much fun with paint pouring!! I now have a new addiction for sure. I keep buying more paint and canvases. I keep adding things to my painting room, which is only 6’x7′ and feeling smaller every day. I now have over 90 paintings made!! I make about 2-4 a day. […]

Exploring Creative Painting Techniques

I have been having so much fun painting. I have been trying different techniques and I think I am getting the hang of it. I suppose I should start thinking about trying to sell them eventually. And here are some photos from the last couple of weeks.