Bird Mandala– 4"X4" mixed media on masonite. Birds are a recurring theme in this painting. We love to hear their bird songs as they feast at our feeders. I used Golden Artist Colors Crackle Paste in the background and black felt pen in the foreground as I outlined each stroke. I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered why I was waiting to do what I loved mos

Lowes – 4"X4" acrylic on masonite. This painting is now available in my online store. I am late buying my bedding plants for my cottage and happened to be in Lowes looking at plants today. This one caught my eye. So beautiful I just had to paint it! I love the way the light defines the shapes of the petals and the color is so very vibrant! I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious

I started painting one 4"X4" miniature daily on May 1st 2015. After a near fatal drowning experience in 2013, I realized just how precious life is and I wondered why I was waiting to do what I loved most. I just wasn't finding the time. It took a while to commit to it, but a year later, I decided I just had to make the time and I enrolled in some fine art acrylic painting classes. Under my teacher, Sharon Moore-Foster, I gained confidence and found my soul's voice through my

I have been posting a miniature painting daily to my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ClaudetteCreativ Some of you asked me what they were all about so I have created this blog. As a graphic designer, illustrator and marketing coordinator, I have always made my living using my creative skills and while I am very thankful for all it has given me and I still is, it just isn't as fulfilling as making art where I can express myself. I hope one day to paint full time. I sta

Just playing with the paint and shapes that the Gesso created. Having fun today! This painting is sold. #art #APAD #acrylics #painting #blog #APaintingaDay #SOLD #miniature #abstract #red #mixedmedia #18

Hooray for the May long weekend - except it's a week earlier than usual this year so a bit chilly. Went to the cabin for the weekend and painted this upon my return. My anniversary flowers are still holding out! #art #APAD #painting #blog #APaintingaDay #purple #mixedmedia #miniature #17 #flower #red #SOLD

Today is our 34th wed #art #APAD #painting #blog #APaintingaDay #miniature #originalart #flower #orange #red #mixedmedia #16 #SOLD

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