BIG

I am taking a class with CONNIE HOZVICKA. Words cannot describe her energy. To be in her class is like flying.



I am finally overcoming my fear of the blank page. I do a lot of paintings, and art and projects, but I have always had a kind of stage fright when it comes to the blank page. it is very difficult for me to start. I procrastinate, I eat, I avoid, I stare blankly, I quickly find something else to do.

This class has been so healing for me. I have done approximately 22 paintings, and the ideas and creative energy is just pouring through me. I haven't felt this excited about my work in a long time.

Calligraphy papers

I love writing with calligraphy markers, so I thought I would show a little of my process. I take white construction paper in the larger size and a black zig calligraphy marker and write and doodle mostly favorite words and shapes that just flow from the pen.




I do a light acrylic wash of color over the letters, it clouds them a little. Then I take a black Sharpie and sharpen the lines of the words. I embellish the shapes and spaces around them with colored pencils.





More finished papers: