Sometimes, simple is best. The year 2025 has been a tough one for me from a human perspective. I started with COVID, my mom falling and having to go into rehab, then she passed away. I was hacked and almost lost a lot, my oven caught on fire, and I have had three more viruses since. Humanly, it's been rough. I am thankful that God's grace is sufficient, and He perfectly meets us in the hard, dark places and times! This painting is simple, but I just needed to create. Oil pastels deliver on a ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Snail Painting & VIDEO
Snails are slimy. Snails are cute. :) Though, I would rather paint them, than eat them. I've used mostly Mungyo oil pastels, with lovely Sennelier iridescent gold details. I love neutrals together! I have a video at the end of the post showing the painting process. I also created a seamless pattern! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Grecian Building by the Sea Painting & VIDEO
Sometimes, the only way to travel is through books and art. I decided to go Grecian, and wanted to be by the water. :) A few pictures down, you'll see my art journal page with these coordinating little paintings. I love oil pastels, and I hope that you try them out! I've mostly used Mungyo Gallery and Mont Marte, but use what you have! VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Fancy Hat Box & VIDEO
Spring is here! That means it is time for fancy, floral hats boxes! :) This is a common color palette for me, but it is very cheery after a long, cold winter. I started with my colored pencils, then added the oil pastels. It always amazes me how creamy and vibrant they are! There is a video at the end of the post, as well as a surface pattern design that I created with this little painting. ... View the Post
Bread Machine Cranberry Loaf & VIDEO
I love using my bread machine to knead for me, but it is also great for baking. My oven is then freed up for other things (though, it caught on fire in March) :). My last bread machine pan died, so fortunately I had a new one "waiting in the wings", so to speak. This cranberry bread is great with a bit of butter, but it makes amazing turkey sandwiches, too! You could also use the dough cycle, then make wee rolls for a brunch buffet. Check out the VIDEO! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Fan Painting & Short Video
Sometimes in my art journal, I paint random things that ending up being great in a surface pattern design. I have a short video at the end of this post. I remember one Christmas, my daughter asked for a fancy fan as a gift. I was thinking of that sweet memory, and it was the inspiration for this little painting. I am using mostly Mont Marte oil pastels with a few of my favorites from Mungyo Gallery. I added finishing touches using Sennelier's iridescent oil pastels. They sparkle! You can ... View the Post
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