Adult Coloring Books

It's the new craze and I love it. I remember as a child loving to color. The smell of a new box of 64 crayons and a new coloring book was one of my favorite presents. 

What a wonderful idea to create coloring books for adults. As you are waiting for an appointment or watching TV put down that phone and color. 

There are so many out there to choose from. I encourage you to find one that suits you. So get some colored pencils, a good pencil sharpener and get creative.

Here are links to  a few of my favorite:

http://amzn.to/1Oe9yA9

 http://amzn.to/1TQf65x

 Happy Creating!

Growing or Flowing

As I was talking with a friend of mine this week the topic of being stretched as an artist came up. There are times in art when the creative juices just flow and other times when we feel dry, crusty and barren. Those are the moments you would give anything for a spark of creativity.Our conversation turned to the idea that we are either growing or flowing as an artist.

I am currently studying a course in drawing and using graphite as my medium. It stretches me and doesn’t always come easy or natural and I would much rather pick up a brush with some color. I know though as I press through and finish what I started that it will benefit my art skills. It might not flow now but who knows, I might discover a style or technique that I love through the process. Growing does not usually feel good at first but as you preserve and see it through you never know what will be birthed.

So whether you are learning something new and growing or just flowing with the familiar I encourage you to enjoy your art journey.

Happy creating!