My daughter, Elya, wrote a poem she titled, "The Black Hole of Lost Love." Her new painting illustrates the poem. She presents an artistic perspective of unrequited love and love we leave behind.
Paint by Ruler
Because I've struggled with a fear of color, I thought there might be others who would enjoy my daughter's recent post, "Paint by Ruler." Elya is an acrylic artist who jumps right in when it comes to color experimentation. So, enjoy her post and try a project of your own: "Last week, I did an …
The First Steps Towards Art
Often our efforts to pursue an art or craft project bump into life’s mishaps like people behind a wallet dropper on an escalator. By the time we recompose ourselves, the desire to create has fled and all we’re left with is regrets. So I say find the little girl inside of you (or little boy) …
Confessions of an Artaholic
An artaholic uses the 12 Steps to explain (and justify) her addiction to art. This whimsical post will incite delight and chuckles: “My name is Elya Filler and I am an artaholic.” ”Hello, Elya,” the group says back to me. It has been two days since my last art project READ MORE...
Oil Painting: An Experiment with Light
My current oil portrait project is progressing nicely. I began with a projector generated sketch, and then used Shiva Oil Painstiks. Yesterday, I walked into my art room and noticed that the sunlight cast over the canvas created an interesting photo shoot opportunity. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
Oil Portrait in Process: Mixing Colors and Painting Upside Down
Recently, I returned from a very stressful day and escaped into my art room to continue to paint an oil portrait of my daughter. I’m an amateur artist who finds it difficult to follow instructions, so I usually go with my impulse. I decided to erase the charcoal lines for the nose that I’d sketched by …
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New Year’s Resolutions Round II
Something about the New Year makes me want to change-up my life. Anything feels possible when the confetti starts to fly. So I’ve decided to post a second set of resolutions (in addition to my writing resolutions) to net those ideas that are fluttering around in my brain. Maybe they will spark a desire in you …
When Art Calls to You
I looked up and noticed that what I thought was a photograph was actually a watercolor painting. I’d admired this framed piece on the wall of the condo where we’re staying in Heavenly Valley, Tahoe. It resembled what my husband and I wanted to put on the wall of our family room, a photo from …
Magical Lavender Mask
This photo shoot features Elya Filler’s newest mask with a lavender, aqua color mix. The flowers are from my garden. READ THE ENTIRE POST...
JoDee Luna Art 