craft paint – Katie Jeanne Wood

Wonderful state

The object isn’t to make art,
it’s to be in that wonderful state
which makes art inevitable.

Art journal portrait painting
with craft paint

I left her ear like this for a day or so before changing it. I couldn’t decide if I liked it, but finally decided it looked too much like a handle of a mug.

I still left her ear somewhat playful, but toned it down.

What I’m watching:

95 year old shares her secret to happiness

Being an Artist & Eye of the Undertaker – Bill Lynch Films

THIS is why your paintings aren’t ‘alive’

Should I paint in a book?

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At this time, I am not accepting custom orders. If you’re interested in art I’ve already created, you can find it here in my shop. Shipping is free within the USA, if you purchase art directly from me. I also sell originals & prints on eBay and Etsy. You can get some great deals on my weekly eBay auctions and/or on some of my flash sales I have on Etsy.

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Experimenting & playing around with new art supplies

Art journal portraits created
with craft paint by Katie Jeanne Wood

I cleaned this one up in Photoshop,
and giclee prints are available
if you’re interested.

You might have notice a change in my work the past couple weeks. Since I’ve been on hiatus, I’ve been experimenting & playing around with new art supplies. I bought some craft paint a couple weeks ago, and two new sets of watercolor paint in tubes.

I also bought new warm colored construction paper, which I haven’t used yet. I’m thinking about starting a new portrait series combining the craft paint and new paper, which I’ll offer for sale.

I’m not quite ready to end my hiatus just yet, tho.
If I start a new series
that will mean going back to hours
of computer work every day.
Photographing, scanning & listing
new paintings.
U.G.H.

The officer worker side of me is burnt out, and screaming NOOOoooo. I have to listen to her because I don’t know what I’ll do if she quits her job completely. I’ve been lucky to squeeze some blog posts out of her, so I’m gonna keep quiet, and let her rest.

K, I’m off to play around in my art journal, probably for the final time. I only have 2 or 3 pages left, and this book will be finished. Makes me excited, and a little sad at the same time. I’ve learned so much from this little book. Aww..

Thanks for stopping by. Have a lovely evening.

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I’m currently on hiatus from creating new work to sell, but there are plenty of paintings in my shop for sale. Shipping is free within the USA, if you purchase art directly from me. I also sell originals & prints on eBay and Etsy.

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Loose messy portrait paintings in my art journal

Loose messy portrait paintings
in my art journal using
wide brushes & craft paint

FREE abstract painting course by Louise Fletcher – I’m looking forward to this. I love Louise’s work, and read her blog every week. I also listen to her podcast with Alice Sheridan called Art Juice. Can’t wait!

To Live Simply – sweet story about a young man who gets the meaning of life.

A woman repaired a butterfly’s wing with a feather – aww..this video will make you believe in humanity again

Claudia Keep art

The People I’ve Met – absolutely adore these portrait paintings

Spotlight on Pinks – fascinating article about the history of pink paint

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As always, if you want to say hello or have any questions you can write me here. I love getting email, and hearing from you.

Other places to find me online.

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