I have to admit when I was sitting in my little house in Browning, MT teaching on the reservation, feeling so alone and lost in life I never thought this would really happen. 2 years later I have built the most amazing online connections though my podcast and a variety of Facebook groups and well … Continue reading Day One | Paris Dream Come True | An American Artist Goes To France
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Stick Figures with Sunflowers
Last week I entered my tallest sunflower in the fair. This little sketch in my journal not only will make me smile when I see it but will stick out when flipping through my journal and will quickly remind me of this fun time. A simple triangle with legs and a circle head. It's supposed … Continue reading Stick Figures with Sunflowers
Journaling 101
So I was thinking about starting some journal entries. A lot of times, I start my journal entry by writing Dear Jack, and then I begin to talk about my day. Maybe what happened yesterday, or last week, or what I want to do for the day ahead. I actually realized that I write "should" … Continue reading Journaling 101
Silver Tip Grizzly
My husband and I saw a silver tip grizzly the other day. I didn't get a picture so the next morning I made this quick sketch in m journal. I think one of my greatest strengths as an artist is being able to capture a moment after it has passed. I have taken my time … Continue reading Silver Tip Grizzly
Sometimes Even an Artist Needs Inspiration
I checked this amazing book out of the library the other day. Full of inspiration, techniques, art projects and ideas, it's given me new inspiration to get back to work. I have always struggled with pastels, but in a little over 15 minutes this first sample project came out pretty good I think. Most … Continue reading Sometimes Even an Artist Needs Inspiration
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When at the beach this summer on Father's Day with my brother's family, my niece said to me, "What's that?" when I was writing in my journal. I thought haven't you ever seen a real journal before? How can that be? I have over 40 of them at least. I realized that one of my … Continue reading Journaling
Jackie Marie Beyer 