inspiration on monday…..dragonfly

one of my favorite things to do 

is just swipe some watercolor across the paper

and see what it turns into.

but i've discovered my challenge is in leaving the watercolor "as is",

and i usually end up reaching for my favorite micron pens and graphite pencils,

because, well, i seem to have a hard time letting 

the watercolor just be what it wants to be.

so, this time i decided to just add little lines and the tiniest bit of micron…..

but let's face it,

 there are times when more lines = more better,

and this is one of those times!

today i'm giving myself permission to stay in my micron-comfort-zone,

because sometimes you just need to do that for yourself on a monday.

:))

{fluid 140 lb. CP paper, winsor & newton watercolor, 

micron pens, 6B graphite pencil}

happy hearts

happy valentine's day!

i'm wishing you all the happiness 

your heart can hold!!

xox

{this was created in my moleskine watercolor journal

using winsor newton watercolor, micron pens, 

white gelly roll pen, 8B pencil}

little yellow english house

i've been channeling my little yellow house again….

but this time, it looks like it might be in England! 

:))

{fabriano artistico 140 lb. CP paper, derwent inktense pencils,

koi watercolor, assorted B graphite pencils}

simple happy

the only thing better than playing with your favorite art supplies…..

is the opportunity to WIN your favorite art supplies!

in celebration of National Handwriting Day,
Sakura is hosting a week-long Instagram giveaway,
 and they're awarding this bundle of goodies that's sure
to put lots of big-happy in your day!

the rules are simple:
just write out your favorite quote
(preferably using your favorite Sakura products)
and post it to your Instagram using the hashtag #handwritesakura

on friday, january 30th, Sakura will choose 7 winners!
this giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada,
and you must be over 13 years of age to participate.
click here for more details and information!


{this artwork was created for submission to the contest
in my moleskine watercolor journal using 
micron pens and gelly roll pens}

twenty-fifteen

happy new year, dear bloggy sweeties!!

i'm wishing you an entire new year filled with

spectacular inspiration and lots of choco-happiness!

xox