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One sheet of paper

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 mansimakes

It’s easy to create your own themed mini-art book with one sheet of paper, a gel plate, some paints and textures. Will you give it a try? Continue reading One sheet of paper

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Art Journaling with An Image Transfer

March 8, 2021February 8, 2021 mansimakes

It’s fun to alter images that have been transferred using a gel plate. I especially like how you can give these characters personality! Continue reading Art Journaling with An Image Transfer

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Collaging in My Art Journal

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 mansimakes

It’s not often that I struggle in my art journal, but sometimes struggling can lead to a release of energy. Collaging did that for me today. Continue reading Collaging in My Art Journal

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A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 mansimakes

I love painting flowers with watercolor and my new obsession is roses. Here I used one brush to create this warm, inviting journal page. Continue reading A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

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Painting Loose Florals

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 mansimakes

I love playing with watercolors and flowers are my favorite subject to paint but I had no intention to create what appeared on this page. Continue reading Painting Loose Florals

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It’s Just Paper

February 5, 2021February 2, 2021 mansimakes

Here is a flip through of some of my gel print journals and the transformation of one of the pages. Tania Ahmed inspired and guided me into making these disc-bound journals with my prints — which hold brayer sheets, discarded … Continue reading It’s Just Paper

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Layered Flowers

January 29, 2021February 2, 2021 mansimakes

Painting in my journal is always an adventure. This journey started out with mixed media multi layered flowers and evolved from there. Continue reading Layered Flowers

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Change Begins with One

January 10, 2021January 10, 2021 mansimakes

Real change happens when people care. It’s not a magic pill or something you add to your wishlist. Change begins at home — with you and me. Continue reading Change Begins with One

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A Time For Action

January 8, 2021 mansimakes

It’s been hard to acknowledge and experience the unraveling of our nation. I’m learning from my six-year old that our world can be a simpler place to be when guided by our moral compass. Continue reading A Time For Action

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Shine Your Light: Art Journal

December 18, 2020December 30, 2020 mansimakes

What started out as a vent with scribbles in my art journal turned into a piece that exudes light, hope, kindness and acceptance. Continue reading Shine Your Light: Art Journal

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