Author Archives: Carolyn

The Diving Mermaid

  I am honored to share works sent to me by some of my newsletter readers using my free Sparks of Art-spiration. What is a Spark of Art-spiration?  It is a snippet of a larger work.  Something about the snippet … Continue reading

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A Bouquet from Black Paint

Black is a paint color I rarely use on my Gelli Plate but every now and again I do.  So I cleaned off my brayer in my vintage journal like I do with the rainbow of colors I usually use.  … Continue reading

Posted in Art Journaling, Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, Oops!, Pan Pastels, Silks and Twinkling H2O's, Step by step | 22 Comments

Why I Gelli Print

I was asked by a non-art person what I enjoy making when I create.  Of course I said, I love making Gelli prints.  Befuddlement.  That “did you just speak an alien word” look.  How could I possibly explain what I … Continue reading

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Apples and Pomegranates

This word has been popping into my mind, heart, and life a lot lately which means it pops into my art.  I keep getting reminders from the universe how wonderful my friends are.               … Continue reading

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Celebrating Spring

The sun is shining, the grass is green, and the peonies will be blooming any day now!  In honor of spring, I am working in greens.  I usually work in a full rainbow of colors so I wasn’t sure how … Continue reading

Posted in Art Journaling, Crafters Workshop, Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, rubber stamping, stencils, Step by step | 40 Comments

It’s Just An Oops

I used to fight making mistakes.  Pointing out all my imperfections to myself with a strong dose of harsh judgement.  No shocker that being creative often ended in frustration for me back then.  But it doesn’t any more.  Why?  I … Continue reading

Posted in Art Journaling, Crafters Workshop, Dina Wakley, Gelli Plate, Mixed Media, Oops!, rubber stamping, Step by step | 47 Comments

Spinning My Wheels

I was spinning my wheels, not really going anywhere artistically today.  Ever have those days?  Well, it all changed when  I started ripping things up!     Many moons ago I had extra paint on my palette and brushes so … Continue reading

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