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kengba4
Aug 6, 20243 min read
The Vagabond Artist- Have Paint, Will Travel
The Vagabond Artist is back! Have paint, will travel seems an appropriate motto. August brings me to nearly a year of learning with The...
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kengba4
Apr 4, 20243 min read
In My Studio This Week – Happy Couple Part 2, a Hummingbird, and a Dragonfly
In my studio this week, I lost a few days due to other tasks vying for my attention. I did get back to the HUGE “Happy Couple” painting...
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kengba4
Mar 20, 20243 min read
In the Studio This Week – A Companion Portrait, Metal Leaf, and Mark-Making
In the studio this week, I started and maybe finished a companion portrait to the woman I painted the week before. I’m still trying to...
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kengba4
Feb 20, 20245 min read
In the Studio This Week – Canvas Repair, Abstract Landscape, and a Portrait
In the studio this week, I was lost for a few days. I had a canvas repair to do that didn’t excite me much, I did try my hand at an...
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kengba4
Feb 14, 20242 min read
In the Studio This Week – Artist’s Block, Spring Cleaning, and a Mermaid
In the studio this week, I suffered from artist’s block. I’ve been feeling less than motivated for a few weeks. I took a break from...
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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
Feb 1, 20243 min read
In the Studio This Week – Not Much to Write Home About
I don’t have much to write home about this week. I caught something and don’t feel up to par. I did manage to squeak out a monochrome...
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kengba4
Jan 24, 20243 min read
In the Studio This Week – Abstracts and Dreams
In the studio this week, I ventured into the world of abstracts. I found the process freeing and frustrating. It’s difficult for me to...
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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 2, 20243 min read
In the Studio This Week – Distractions and Some Mixed Media Work
In the studio this week is a misnomer. I wasn’t in the studio very much at all due to the New Year’s distractions. I did start the second...
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kengba4
Dec 28, 20234 min read
In the Studio This Week – Christmas Gift-Giving and a Little Art
In the studio this week, I tried to squeeze a little art in but mainly focused on spending time with family. I spent nearly one whole day...
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kengba4
Dec 20, 20233 min read
In the Studio This Week – Continuation of a Theme with Mixed-Media
In the studio this week I started the next section of The Mastery Program, moving into mixed media, a technique I thought I was...
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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
Sep 12, 20234 min read
In the Studio – Wonky Portrait, UFOs, and a Duck
This week I will share the results of my efforts in creating a wonky portrait, a UFO (unfinished object), and a duck! In addition to...
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kengba4
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Using Triadic and Complimentary Colors in the Studio
Being an overachiever (hah!), I finished the August lessons from Kaleidoscope 2023 ahead of schedule. I did two mixed media paintings...
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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
Aug 2, 20233 min read
A Kaleidoscope of Color
This week, I had a Kaleidoscope of Color creating a riot in my studio. I call it that because I’m continuing with the theme following the...
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kengba4
Jul 25, 20234 min read
Mixed Media Portraits from Kaleidoscope Taster
I had shared earlier about the Kaleidoscope Taster sessions offered by Tamara LaPorte of Willowing Arts. I didn’t get through as many as...
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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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