Instagram friends - I've teamed up with Alyssa Lawson
to GIVEAWAY one of my paintings to two winners. Check out my latest
post on Instagram to enter (@alyssalawson or @belief_and_eden). Good Luck!
As of late, I've become really interested in acrylic painting. I've been
doing watercolors for years and I am ready for a change. So this is the
first of many pieces I've painted. First lesson I learned when painting
on canvas- always have a plan for what you're going to paint. I thought
I would be some free form artist that would just paint and let the
canvas speak to me. Ummmm... that method doesn't work for me. Having a
plan truly is the best. Either way, I really liked the final product
even when there were points when I was second guessing myself.
I've been scouring etsy for a cute romper or dress for my 17th month old daughter. I've come to the conclusion that I can make exactly what I want for a fraction of the price. I plan to paint one of my daughter's dresses that I bought on sale at Target. I guess you can call it a Target hack. Just to be smart, I'm practicing on some old dish towels. Always always always practice first! I was inspired by Anna Rifle to paint colorful flowers. I'm pretty happy with it considering it is my first try. I'll post another picture of dress when I'm done.
I was inspired my a colored glass mosaic that I found in Cabo San Lucas. I wish I could be on the beach soaking up the sun and feel the sand in between my toes.
Inspiration comes from anywhere. Mine came from a recent much needed trip to Cabo San Lucas. Ah Cabo, the land of bright colors, beaches, and limonadas. I soaked in the culture, food, and art. As a result, I am obsessed with Frida Kahlo, sugar skulls, and papel picado banners.