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✨Most art journaling advice pushes cohesion: one theme, one palette, one mood, one tidy idea. Sometimes I want that. But often? That’s not how I think , and it’s not how I paint . Some of my favorite journal pages are made up of several unrelated paintings —different subjects, different moods, different levels of finish—sharing the same page without trying to explain themselves. Here’s why I do it, and why it quietly made my work stronger. ✂️ It Removes the Pressure to Make “

Welcome to Inktober 2025! I had mentioned in a previous post that I would be participating in Inktober. For those of you not familiar, Inktober is a creative challenge held every October where artists commit to creating one ink drawing per day for the entire month—usually guided by a daily prompt list. If you'd like to follow along with the official list you can find it on Inktober.com . Inktober is one of my favorite times of the year — a whole month dedicated to nothing but

There’s something magical about painting outdoors — the fresh air, shifting light, and vibrant energy of the world around you. En plein...

🌊 1. Coastal Landscape Palette (Earthy & Moody) Perfect for ocean scenes, foggy skies, and natural textures. French Ultramarine (PB29)...

Have you ever looked at a painting that just feels right , even if the subject is abstract or unconventional? That’s color harmony  at...