Linda's Story
Competition and Comparison
Putting myself in a position where I am being compared to 12 other amazing artists was something ...
"My art is about freedom and seeking one's own path. As I create I’m reminded that the next adventure is waiting around the corner. What will you find, learn, or crave in the experiences I paint? I want my art to make you feel the energy and excitement of exploration in life's many wonders."
The Spaces Between
Curated Collections
Give your walls a voice
The Spaces Between
My experience saying "yes" to the reality show, the Outstanding Artist. Blog post 1 in a series. ...
Thoughts on Landscapes
Why are landscapes the most popular genre of paintings? For me, it’s the idea that there is a pla...
Digital Source Creation
YOUTUBE TUTORIAL
I have created a tutorial of source creation and posted it on my YouTube Channel...
The Seven-Year Alphabet
I honestly don’t remember what sparked the idea to create an alphabet book. I’ve always loved pai...
Getting Hurt in Indonesia
Let me tell you, it’s a humbling and slightly terrifying experience to find yourself, a middle-ag...
Starting to Teach Craft Classes
I have decided on a new art adventure. One year ago, I retired from teaching to paint and create ...
Beauty Reigns Art Show in Miami Florida - October 6th and 7th
I will be joined by 13 other amazing, accomplished artists in Miami on October 6th and 7th in th...
Getting Ready to Go on the Road
I will be traveling solo in my amazing camper van, Hawk. Van Life, here I come!! I have lived sol...
Finalist in National Fine Art Show 2023
Being accepted into my first brick and mortar gallery was very exciting. It came with a. lot of s...
Wine And Art! What Could Be Better? Paso Robles Art in the Park
I'm so excited for my first live festival in the beautiful town of Paso Robles for
Paso Robles A...
Blushing Pink Stitches, Cross Stitch Company is now Licensing my Paintings
I'm thrilled to announce that I just secured a licensing deal with Blushing Pink Stitches, a cro...
Why AI Will Not Replace Hand-Painted Art
Art is an expression of emotion, history, and culture. Its enjoyable to learn about the artist a...
My Process
I'm very inspired by the unknown. When I think about a painting that I want to create, I imagine...
Greek Sketchbook
When I am on the road, I usually don't paint life. Most of the time, I take pictures as I'm out a...
How I Make Abstract Art
This month in the Mastery Program in the Milan Art Institute, I have started my abstract art unit...
Women's History Month Products
As much as I love to paint, I have a dirty little secret, and that is that I also love to draw on...
Learning to Paint Portraits
It's about time I really learned to paint portraits. As anybody who follows me knows, I believe a...
Mastery Program at Milan Art Institute
The Milan Art Institute is a school created and run by a family of artists. They have perfected a...
Painting Large
I have been concentrating on painting in oil and acrylics and oils. My subject matter is nature a...
Shop My Designs!
My favorite part of putting my design on things like clothes, phone cases, and bedding, is that ...
Solo Watercolor Van Trip
I set off on June 18th, 2021, just two days after school let out for the summer. My plan was almo...
Procreate Fine Art Technique
One of my favorite techniques is creating a multimedia or collage effect. I use different brushes...
Sketchbook Tour
I love this new sketchbook that I discovered! It is the mixed media sketchbook by Etcher. I love ...
My Favorite Sketchbooks
I am rather obsessed with sketchbooks. I have been on a mission for several years to find the 'pe...
Beginners Guide to Watercolor Painting
Check out my YouTube Channel for more tutorials!
This is a tutorial on how to paint a very basic...
Solo Painting and Photography Trip to Africa
Africa? By yourself? I know what you're thinking. So scary! "I could never do that! It is so far ...
Learn How to Draw what You See: Measurement
I have always believed that anybody can learn to draw. It may come easier to some people than oth...
Oh, The Pain!
If you are afraid of solo travel because you worry about getting hurt, I worry about that too, bu...