If you have been following this blog for a while, you know Lines of Expression has always been about the sketchbook. The lines. The habits. The quiet discipline of showing up to the page. I loved that season. I still do. But lately, something has been shifting. A New Season I have been spending more time in the garden. More time in the kitchen. More time paying attention to what grows—in the soil, in my body, and in my spirit. And I realized: my creativity does not stop at the edge of the page. It extends into the dirt and the things that are growing in it. Into the food I prepare. Into the tea I brew from leaves growing in the garden. So I am widening the lens. Something is Growing . . .
Beginner Artist Tips: How Messy Art Makes You a Better Creator
Beginner artist tips often focus on perfect technique— . . .
The Startling Truth About Sketchbook Therapy
A sketchbook makes a way better therapist than most people ever will. And it’s free. . . .
Drawing Orchids: Office Jealousy, Unexpected Growth
Jealousy invites the spirit of murder. . . .
Colorful, Bold, and Surprisingly Good
Swatching new art supplies is very satisfying. . . .
Ways to Make Your Sketchbook a Place to Play
A sketchbook is a place to play and do creative research. . . .
Stolen Legacy: The Truth About The Statue Of Liberty
The stolen legacy of the most iconic symbol of the United States is a secret. . . .
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