Art and Garden

Author: Alicia

  • Made a Paper Doll Face

    Made a Paper Doll Face

    Yes, I did more of the alcohol marker class. I have done the lesson on the eyes, lips, nose, …I just haven’t posted it yet. After some thought, I was on my way to start the next part of the alcohol marker class, and it came to me; Inspiration! My little voice said, Let’s make…

  • Alcohol Markers Class: Swatching and Skintones

    Alcohol Markers Class: Swatching and Skintones

    First lesson. Swatching. I like swatching and sampling new colors and art supplies, so this starting lesson was really in my wheelhouse. What I learned: alcohol markers are really smooth and very easy to get even, full coverage. I did the swatches on Jenny Manno’s cardstock recommendation. (Springhill White Cardstock)For the class, she provided really…

  • Starting New – Alcohol Markers and a Great New Class to Learn Alcohol Markers

    Starting New – Alcohol Markers and a Great New Class to Learn Alcohol Markers

    Starting a couple of new classes, exploring alcohol markers and paper dolls

  • An iPad, Procreate, and Art Supplies

    An iPad, Procreate, and Art Supplies

    Now that my art is digital, this is what my art table looks like. Back in April of 2022 I was gifted an iPad. I reluctantly tried out the Procreate app and have since wrestled with the analog vs digital forma of art and expression. This picture capture is not an insight to my creations,…

  • My Garden Shirt

    My Garden Shirt

    I glance down at my outstretched arm as I read the next page in my book. I barely make it a paragraph as it dons on me… the exact moment I read about finding, the moment I’m now thinking to be aware of, watch for, as the day unfolds, is here, here on my arm,…

  • My Cup of Tea

    My Cup of Tea

    First Little Story of My Life