Introduction Have you ever had a surplus of Momigami paper lying around? Are you wondering what you can do with it? Well, I found the perfect way to use it—by creating a unique vase with air-dry clay and this beautiful textured paper. In today’s post, I’ll walk you through the process of transforming an everyday…
Suminagashi on Air Dry Clay!
Old Clay, New Look! Air Dry Clay Projects. Here’s What Happened When I Tried It Sometimes, a good art experiment starts with zero expectations and leftover supplies. In this case, I had a pile of old, air-dried clay pieces gathering dust and a set of Suminagashi marbling inks I hadn’t touched in a while, so…
Finding Freedom in Abstract Art
The Rhythm of Creation Introduction Barbara’s creative process is very deeply intertwined with music. While she now primarily focuses on abstract art and abstract landscapes, she approaches her paintings with the same fluidity and improvisation that she brings to jazz. “I paint wet on wet, and I like the muted tones and softness that that…
From Walks to Words: Art in the Unexpected
The Art of Noticing Life’s Hidden Beauty Introduction Some artists paint, some write, and some take photographs—Janice Stanley does all three, weaving them together into something uniquely her own. She calls herself a “Poetographer,” a title that captures her gift for blending imagery and verse, specifically Poetry Photography, to highlight the beauty often overlooked in…
Reverse Engineering Your Life Needs 1 Thing to be Successful:
Your Blank Canvas Awaits Have you ever looked at a blank notebook, a fresh canvas, or an untouched block of clay and felt the pull of infinite possibilities? That feeling of starting fresh, where anything is possible, is exactly what this series is about. Like that blank notebook, your life is a story waiting to…