Tag Archives: Watercolor

Nov29

Creative Juice #166

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #166

Neat stuff found online.

A watercolorist’s process.
Can’t find your wedding ring? Did you check the garden? (I almost spelled it “weeding ring.)
Laughter makes your day better. Read these comments a teacher collected from her young students.
A children’s book explores the plight of the polar bear.
Street art and doors.
When her bracelet broke, it inspired six little pieces of art. (I have wasted my life.)
I’m so jealous—I wish I could take a trip to Paris like this one, including the Van Gogh exhibit.
Being a good conversationalist isn’t so much about what you say as what questions you ask.
Were you wondering what to get me for Christmas? Or for the other writers on your list? Some items are no longer available, but the ideas are still valid.
Beautiful photographs of fungi.
Memoirs that read like thrillers.
Beautiful, easy fabric star ornaments to make.

Nov15

Creative Juice #164

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #164

Inspiring works of creative genius.

Documenting life in a watercolor journal.
Science says cultivating these 11 habits will make you happier.
A lovely poem about piano music.
Pretty glass sculptures.
Would you like a new sister?
A cartoonist illustrates the Bible.
I’m going to have to get myself a power washer.
One of the most fought-over pieces of art ever.
Remembering Leonard Cohen.
Beautiful nature photography.
Amazing murals.
Quilts from the Pacific International Quilt Festival.

Nov8

Creative Juice #163

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #163

Yay! Weekend reading!

Face procrastination head on.
I’m not the only person who thinks of books when invited to a baby shower.
Gorgeous watercolors.
Odd sells.
I’m embarrassed to admit that even though I majored in voice, I’ve never sung karaoke. But if I ever do, it’ll probably be one of these songs.
These shabby old buildings are somehow quite beautiful.
Teachers live for the moments like this.
The quilting bug seems to get passed down through generations.
Kelly Klapstein is an artist and calligrapher. I love watching her Instagram videos.
Interesting concept: Recovery Café.
Have you been meaning to read more widely? Try some of these international bestsellers.
Remarkable photographs of a super-skinny skyscraper in New York City.

Nov1

Creative Juice #162

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #162

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!

Beautiful watercolors.
How to be more productive.
A beautiful children’s book inspired by a question from a blind boy.
It’s less than two months until Christmas. Just sayin’. Here are some gift ideas for the Jane Austen fans on your list.
For the writers: consider sharing your less-than-stellar moments with your readers.
Interesting photographs and the stories behind them.
When you’re stuck with ugly fabric, make a beautiful quilt.
I didn’t know all this about Edgar Allan Poe.
Did you see this giant Cookie Monster Halloween decoration?
Especially for Dia de Muertos.
What astronauts might discover on earth.
Auditions for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular were in April. Here is one dancer’s story.

Oct25

Creative Juice #161

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #161

All kinds of good stuff.

Basel, Switzerland. Or Basel, France. Or Basel, Germany.
A watercolorist’s process. Her roses are amazing.
Beautiful paintings.
Following an obsession with Magritte.
You know God is capable of giving you a miracle, but it doesn’t happen. How do you respond to that?
How to be smarter.
I wish I had a cute little quilting studio like this one.
The power of a tree to comfort.
If you follow this blog, you know I’m a fan of Inktober, the drawing challenge that comes around every October. Here’s an article about another participant’s experience from three years ago (but still timely).
Speaking of challenges, NaNoWriMo is coming up next month. Have you ever wanted to write a novel?
I don’t really want to be a millionaire, but I think the suggestions in this article could help anyone have a better life.
I am such a fan of Fair Isle sweaters.

Aug30

Creative Juice #153

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #153

Twelve articles to inspire you.

Sketching in Manchester, England.
The path of a botanical artist.
Mature couples.
I love thrillers, and these sound great.
The amazing art of Yayoi Kusama. (Scroll down.)
Yep, I’ve had some of these dreams. Here’s what they may mean.
Some must-haves for your artistic endeavors.
Love Zentangle? Then you’ll love this resource. I’ve already bookmarked it.
How to draw a mandala.
Ways to improve your life.
News flash: Artists don’t necessarily make their own sculptures.
What it’s like to be a successful self-published author.

Aug16

Creative Juice #151

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creative Juice #151

Inspiring stuff:

Beautiful fungi.
You become more skillful as a result of practice. One watercolorist’s story.
Kinetic art made out of paper.
Advice you can take even if you’re older than 21. You’re never too late to grow wise.
How to write 12 books in 12 months.
Helpful resources for the journey called Life.
Wish your exercise routine could make you more creative? Think color.
Crumpled art.
I’ve only seen a few of these, and some of them were hard to watch, but this list of classic movies is noteworthy.
I wish I’d seen this article before we remodeled our home. . .
This article is from a few years ago, but the reasons to read and suggested books are still compelling.
Some sketches from Amsterdam (and links to lots more).

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