It is my turn to sing at the party!

Keeping a stash of painted papers, especially those made with my @gelliarts #gelliplate make it super easy to begin a spread in my art journal. Just grab a page, glue it down and go to town with your favorite supplies! Easy peasy!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitjournals #claimyourhappy #artistandtechsavvy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #artjournaling http://bit.ly/2Gfhkhr

Day 23 | #30daysofcreativepractice with @wendybrightbill Art Prompt - WET ON WET ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitart #claimyourhappy #artistandtechsavvy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #artjournals #watercolorplay http://bit.ly/2MCSARo

Sometimes the best color palettes can be found while strolling around town! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #robenmarie #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitinspiration #techsavvyartist #artistandtechsavvy #ilovecolor #colorinspiration http://bit.ly/2FQpWLT

Dishtowels never looked so good! I got twice as many in the drawer with the @mariekondo #konmari method! Pretty dish towels and potholders from @anthropologie ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #robenmarie #artistandtechsavvy #mariekondo #organizingtips #kitchenorganization #anthropologie #tidyingupwithmariekondo #tidyingup http://bit.ly/2S4hhv9

Day 19 | FROM THE ARCHIVES with @taraleaver and #21daysinmyartworld⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one of my favorite spreads from my Salvaged Journal -- all the layers and bits of paper make me happy! I made this journal around this time last year when I was working through some tough decisions. Funny how cutting and pasting bits of paper can clear the mind.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitjournal #claimyourhappy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #artistandtechsavvy #artjournals #mixedmediaart #christianartist http://bit.ly/2Rb6rij

WIP art journal pages - experimenting with acrylics and oil pastels. I still need to add in some darker colors to finish this off. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you read my post a few days ago about the monochromatic page gone wrong, this is a peek at the fix! 😉 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitjournal #claimyourhappy #artistandtechsavvy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #artjournals http://bit.ly/2RMCvhC

Day 21 | #30daysofcreativepractice with @wendybrightbill Art Prompt - CUT AND PASTE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have loved collage ever since I can remember. When I was young, I think around 4th grade, my teacher had us create collages with construction paper and my "vase filled with flowers" won first place. I was so excited but that soon faded when I overheard the girl next to me say that I only won because my mom snuck in and helped me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My mom helped me, but only in that she always encouraged my creative endeavors and supported me each time I wanted to try something new. Thanks @momhaynie3 for always being that kind of mom!❤️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitjournal #claimyourhappy #artistandtechsavvy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #artjournals http://bit.ly/2CCQgVA

Day 19 | #30daysofcreativepractice with @wendybrightbill Art Prompt - MONOCHROMATIC ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I chose pink as my color of choice and snapped this photo while I was working in my journal. This, my friends, is all you will see from me for this prompt. Yep! There are no words to describe the result of my attempt at monochromatic. Let's just say that it borders on Pepto-Bismal meets tutti fruitti with icing on top!😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimittools #claimyourhappy #artistandtechsavvy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #creativespaces http://bit.ly/2FDozjp

There is nothing quite like bonding over art supplies and if Trader Joe's Ginger Snaps are part of the deal, I am there! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I flew to California yesterday to spend time with my friend @susananng It rained all day here, so it was the perfect day for some creating. Sometimes the supplies are as beautiful as the art, right?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimittools #claimyourhappy #techsavvyartist #artistandtechsavvy #watercolors #carveouttimeforart #robenmarie http://bit.ly/2ROXn7h

Day 11 | TURNING POINT with @taraleaver and #21daysinmyartworld ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There was a turning point in my evolution as an artist that was very unexpected. I took a class with mixed media artist, Traci Bautista in Hampton, VA, where I was teaching at an art retreat. Up to that point, my style was very vintage and lacked color and vibrancy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Traci taught me how to embrace color in a way that stopped me in my tracks. My world was literally exploding with vibrant color and after class I filled my hotel room with works of saturated color. Every surface in my room was covered with drying art pieces. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That experienced changed how I viewed color and myself. I realized that I had been shying away from the use of color as I felt that was the domain of “real artists.” My fears and presuppositions were erased and my confidence grew. I became a different artist that day, embracing both color and my talent in a new way. It changed everything! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitart #techsavvyartist #artjournals #robenmarie #mixedmedia http://bit.ly/2Hd0Wjy

I was talking with a close friend the other day and she mentioned that she was having trouble getting motivated to create and was spending more time organizing her art space than making anything. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you been there? I know I have. Sometimes you just have to start!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitwords #claimyourhappy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #inspirationalquotes http://bit.ly/2RIrJbA

How do you know when your art is finished? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That changes for me with each piece. I tend to be a slow creator so things take me a bit of time to complete. It is kind of hard to explain, but the more I create, the more obvious it becomes. There is something in me that just "sees" that it is finished. Now, there are times when I have to set things aside and come back to them. When I revisit them with fresh eyes, it is usually more obvious. I often have more than one project going at once so I can bounce back and forth when the inspiration strikes. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitart #claimyourhappy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie #artjournals http://bit.ly/2srmqi8

Day 10 | ARTIST HANDS with @taraleaver and #21daysinmyartworld ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Christ was an artist. As a carpenter, he worked with his hands to build things. He was an artist and I am an artist -- How cool is that? I am blessed to have discovered my gift for creating and am thankful I get to use it each day to bring glory to Him through helping others realize their creative potential. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to struggle to define my ministry and all along it was right in front of me. I thought because I didn't actually talk to people face-to-face outside the walls of my home that I couldn't be effective or make a difference. I was so wrong about that! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How do you use your creative gifts to bless others? #makeitclaimit #makeitclaimitinspire #claimyourhappy #techsavvyartist #robenmarie Photo credit: @rachel_luis_photography http://bit.ly/2QAifKF

Day 8 | INSPIRATION with @taraleaver and #21daysinmyartworld ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Paper inspires me! I think I have as much fun creating piles of coordinating pieces as I do making something with them. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Challenges are inspiring and I am grateful to those who host them. Check out my latest blog post where I share some fun, creative Instagram Challenges to help jump start your creativity. Link in bio.😊 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #artistconsultant #imakestuff #collageartistsoninstagram #artbusiness #artcareer #artbizcoach #artbiz #artboss #womeninbusinessrock #workingartist #workingartists #artmarketing #artistpromotion #creativebiz #techsavvyartist #artistandtechsavvy #creativebizowner #robenmarie #artandtechnology #techeducation #artmentor #collageartists #mycreativelife #craftybusiness #creativepreneurs #mixedmediaartist #ilovecolors #icreateart #ilovepaper http://bit.ly/2CXmiNu

Day 7 | COLOR PALETTE with @taraleaver and #21daysinmyartworld I use mostly pinks, greens and teals in my work. •Pinks make me think of fun: the kind with cupcakes, balloons and I don't care who sees me dancing kind of fun •Greens are fresh and clean and make me feel like everything is new. •Teals make me feel like I am sitting by the ocean with peace in my heart. http://bit.ly/2FgTfqx

Day 2 | #30daysofcreativepractice - LINES ONLY I used pen, charcoal, crayons and pencils. Thanks @wendybrightbill ❤️ http://bit.ly/2Ar7DII

Christmas was a bit different for us this year! Friends we made while visiting Belgium came to spend their holiday with us! Sad it has come to an end. Packing up all decorations today and feeling a bit sad it is over. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Christmas highlights: •Once again, my tree died before we made it to Christmas day. No more live trees for us! •Christmas caroling that brought tears of joy to some. •Candle light service with beautiful voices lifting songs of praise to God. •Games with friends: puzzles, #qwerkle, #catchphrase and trivia. •Bag Party with friends. @sandikeene •Wonderful house guests who came all the way from England to spend Christmas with us! @claireann0507 •Ornament exchange - the pickle made an appearance. •Art time •Movies, popcorn and cookies •Beach visits, fresh fish for dinner and stone crab claws for snacking. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And so much more that made the last few weeks extra special. Blessings to all for a wonderful 2019! http://bit.ly/2TubAnp