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kengba4
Feb 7, 20244 min read
In the Studio This Week – A Horse, An Octopus, and A Birdhouse
In the studio this Week I finally felt better after the short illness and feel a little more motivated. I went on to finish the horse...
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kengba4
Jan 17, 20244 min read
In the Studio This Week – UFOs and A Free Journal for You
In the studio this week, I spent time working on three UFOs. What are UFOs, you ask? Well, I’m not talking about Unidentified Flying...
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kengba4
Jan 10, 20244 min read
In the Studio This Week – Portraits, Spray Paint, and Collage
In the studio this week, I worked on finishing the portrait from last week. I named her “Greta Grunge.” My husband thinks she looks like...
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kengba4
Nov 29, 20233 min read
In the Studio This Week – Alla Prima Limited Palettes and a Cute Sketch
In the studio this week, I amazed myself with “completing” three Alla Prima limited palette paintings and a sketch from the Kaleidoscope...
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kengba4
Nov 22, 20233 min read
In the Studio This Week – Flashback to the 60s and Dustin Hoffman
Time in the studio this week was limited as I was away from the studio for two days and felt like I lost my motivation a bit. I am behind...
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kengba4
Nov 15, 20233 min read
In The Studio This Week – Birds and Doodles
In the studio this week, I continued with The Mastery Program lessons. This week’s module focused on mark making on a variety of...
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kengba4
Nov 9, 20232 min read
In the Studio This Week – Small-Scale Realism and a Rainbow Pegasus
Time in the studio this week was limited, but I tried to finish the Milan Art Institute Section and have some fun with art as well. I...
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kengba4
Oct 25, 20233 min read
In the Studio This Week – Perspectives (Ugh!)
In the studio this week, I focused exclusively on the Milan Art Institute lessons. This week was entirely about perspective and...
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kengba4
Oct 18, 20234 min read
In the Studio This Week – A Magical Equine and Gesture Drawings and Self-Doubt
In the studio this week, I focused exclusively on the Milan Art Institute lessons as I’m trying to get ahead of the syllabus schedule....
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kengba4
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Back Home in the Studio – Monster Portrait, More Charcoal, and Still Life
Back home in the studio, I found myself challenged with the next level of lessons with the Milan Art Institute. The lessons touched on a...
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kengba4
Aug 29, 20234 min read
In the Studio – A Mixed Bag
I Invite you in the studio this week to see the results of my efforts. I had a mixed bag of art-making this week. I didn’t really know...
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kengba4
Aug 15, 20233 min read
Watercolor Week in the Studio
This week I dove into the Kaleidoscope 2023 lessons and actually created paintings! They were done primarily with watercolors. I have had...
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kengba4
Aug 9, 20233 min read
Happy Accidents in the Studio
Happy accidents happen! The sooner an artist can embrace their accidents, the sooner the artist will progress and find joy in whatever...
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kengba4
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Mixed Media Fun in My Studio
After celebrating Independence Day and my less than satisfying fireworks paintings, I was able to spend time with the Make Create Express...
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kengba4
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Three Fireworks Paintings
Today it seems fitting to give a go at painting fireworks three ways. I decided to try pastels – both chalk and oil. I wasn’t thrilled...
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kengba4
May 31, 20233 min read
In My Studio This Week – How to Create a Bold Mixed-Media Portrait
This week I’m inviting you into my studio for a follow-up from my last post. This time I’m going to show you how to create a bold mixed...
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kengba4
May 24, 20235 min read
In My Studio This Week – Easy Mixed-Media Portrait Anyone Can Create
This week I’m inviting you into my studio for a follow-up from my last post. This time I’m going to show you how to create an easy...
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kengba4
Feb 7, 20235 min read
Reflections, Regrets, and Resolve on My Daily Creative Practice
Many of you may have set goals starting the new year such as having a “Dry” January giving up alcohol for a month, losing 5 pounds,...
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kengba4
Jan 10, 20233 min read
NEW YEAR, NEW HOME, NEW ME (?) – Travel and Art Journal
New Year Reflections I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions as they typically fail and are frequently not SMART – Specific, Measurable,...
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kengba4
Dec 2, 20224 min read
The Vagabond Artist is Almost Home – Travel and Art Journal Practices
This post serves as an update of my journey and how I’ve been able to incorporate travel and art journal practices while on the road. ...
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