I don't always get the chance to but I LOVE painting during the full moon. This is one of those paintings... Luna Morada - Art Explained...

I wish I could recall the teacher who taught me how to align my chakras so many years ago to give her credit where it's due but I can't...

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After working on this mural I went back a month later and these were my thoughts: Please feel free to comment below. I'd love to connect...

This past weekend I got to paint a mural along with 15 other Connecticut artists (one for each letter in the "Black Lives Matter"...

Hey there! Here's an explanation behind my painting "Montellano" Warning, if upon seeing this piece you already made a connection and an...

What is an altar? An altar is a space that we can create for prayer, worship, meditation, reflection, and more. Much like a church or...

Last night I was working on a new piece and feeling discouraged when Oliver (my significant other, my half orange), said something about...

The more you tell yourself something, the more you'll BELIEVE it, the more you'll BECOME it. You have probably heard of the Law of...

The Tarot is used in many ways. Most commonly Tarot cards are used to gain insight into one's past, present, or future. I like to think...

If you read my last post "Figuring out My Art" then you know I've been doing a bit of soul se arching when it comes to the direction I'd like to take my artistic career. I am implementing changes to bring my art to the next level and to establish a more rewarding connection between myself and my paint brush. What exactly does that mean? I'm treating my art more like a business, like I do my graphic design services , and less like a hobby. That means I have to strategize, mark

How do people actually make money off their art? I was looking for the answer to this question and stumbled upon this gem, ART MONEY SUCCESS by Maria Brophy, where she poses insightful ideas about how to actually make a living as an artist. I'm only a few chapters into the book but so far I have found it very useful for shifting my perspective, and thinking about my art in ways I've never considered before. The most eye-opening idea I've gotten so far is to find a niche, a s

If you want to give someone a really special gift but don't know what to get, why not a custom painting? 1. It is personal. A custom...

You have already decided you want a custom painting, now what? Here are some things to consider when commissioning an artist for a custom work of art: 1. How big do you want the painting to be? If you have a very specific spot for the art that requires a custom size, make sure to double check your measurements and provide these dimensions to the artist. Keep in mind that custom sizes will likely require custom framing, whereas a standard size will make it easy for you to fin

We all have our insecurities. Regardless of age, physical appearance, gender, intelligence, professional background, or personal...

If you want to give someone a really special gift but don't know what to get, why not a custom painting? It is personal. A custom...