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So, Why do you do this?
Sometimes, a joyful and surprising thing happens and following the flow of inspiration no longer becomes a choice but like an adventurous pa

Tina
Apr 19, 20222 min read
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"A New Wave"
I did a study recently where the subject of art being subjective came up. You know...you like what you like and it's ok that you like it...

Tina
Apr 17, 20222 min read
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Painting in Opposition
During my 1 year journey through a mastery art program that takes it's participants through many disciplines in creating art, (drawing,...

Tina
Apr 5, 20222 min read
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"For the Love of Abstract"
The Freeing process of making a mark How much do I love this quote attributed to Kandinsky, who has been called the father of abstract...

Tina
Feb 14, 20223 min read
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You Have a Voice Worth Hearing
Our position within a family or group sometimes determines how our voice is heard and thus formed. I grew up in an amazing family where...

Ted Lawver
Dec 12, 20213 min read
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The Paradox and the Purpose
This had a ringing of truth as I read it. The saying goes..."get comfortable with being uncomfortable" Right? There's no comfort if you...

Tina
Nov 2, 20213 min read
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Why Post Undone Paintings?
I'm getting ready to come and participate in the Annual Artful Blooms Garden Tour in Historic Zoar, OH and I'm spending lots of time in...

Tina
Jun 4, 20212 min read
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Painting Pure
Do You like color? I mean really love color...like the paint aisle in the art supply store is akin to the candy aisle in the little...

Tina
May 26, 20212 min read
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Aha Moments
We travel through this life for the most part in a repetitive fashion. Nothing much changes. Get up at the same time, eat the same...

Ted Lawver
May 7, 20213 min read
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From a Blank Canvas
As an Artist living a creative life that carries with it all the obvious definitions and the surface expectations those titles have, I've...

Tina
Mar 12, 20212 min read
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"The Winter Doldrums"
My Husband and Best Friend is a beautiful communicator/Writer. He's truly the man behind this Artist and I could not do what I do...

Tina
Mar 4, 20212 min read
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Adonai El Roi (the God Who Sees Me)
What a year it has been... What a minimal statement that is considering the maximum heaviness that the circumstances of this year has...

Tina
Dec 28, 20202 min read
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Roar!! Grit, Grace, and how Art is often like Life.
Life's journey is often like the process of creating art. There are lots of ugly moments that require grit and grace.

Tina
Oct 21, 20202 min read
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Cohesive (Art and Vintage)
A vignette is simply an art installation. Decorate from an artist's perspective.

Tina
Oct 17, 20204 min read
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Shut up and Shine!
A moment and life lesson learned in the process of creating art.

Tina
Oct 4, 20203 min read
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Art Communicates
What is fairly consistent about being human and just living life is that we all have dreams and the desire to do something that is deep insi

Tina
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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"A Wise Choice"
I don't know everything, but in recent days, even what I think I know has been in question and in constant review. The thing is, I am the...

Tina
Jun 6, 20203 min read
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Life in Contrast
Let's face it, our lives don't look like they did even a month ago.
Whatever our roles, we're experiencing what I'm calling The Contrast

Tina
Apr 29, 20203 min read
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Doing a New Thing (The spark that started the Abstract Canvas Earrings)
Throughout my journey as a creative, much of my process has been basically what I call "Play" Yes, I often begin with gathering supplies...

Tina
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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Homemade Watercolor Tutorial
These papers took on more interest as color met color, puddling of fluid dried a bit deeper, interacted with the drawing and became.

Tina
Apr 15, 20202 min read
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