Sometimes it's a good idea to say yes when something out of the ordinary comes along and figure out what you'll do with the opportunity later. Inspiration can't be rushed.
Author: Aprille
Storm Days
I admit that I love blizzards. Even as an adult, they still give me the guilty pleasure of a snow day off of school. There's just something about being snowed in with nothing to do but watch the weather that appeals to me.
Finding the Joy Again
I baked a cake from scratch this week and in the process, I learned something important about why I love making art. One thing that changes everything for me.
Playing With Oils
I'm obsessed with getting out to the studio to play with a new-to-me medium - oils. I love the buttery way they spread and blend on the canvas. I love the richness of the colours. There's an element of freedom with them that I have been missing.
Why Nature Inspires Me
Nature is my inspiration. My art is a way to capture the awe and wonder I feel and to share that with others so that more of us "stop to smell the roses".