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 Lines of Expression has a New Direction 

June 24, 2026 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

lines of expression garden image of a swallowtail caterpillar in the dill

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 . . .

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Filed Under: Blog, Garden Adventures Tagged With: butterfly garden, flowers, gardening, zinnia

Beginner Artist Tips: How Messy Art Makes You a Better Creator 

May 7, 2025 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

Beginner artist tips often focus on perfect technique— . . .

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The Startling Truth About Sketchbook Therapy

April 22, 2025 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

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A sketchbook makes a way better therapist than most people ever will. And it’s free. . . .

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Drawing Orchids: Office Jealousy, Unexpected Growth

April 8, 2025 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

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Jealousy invites the spirit of murder. . . .

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Colorful, Bold, and Surprisingly Good

March 25, 2025 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

Swatching new art supplies is very satisfying. . . .

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Ways to Make Your Sketchbook a Place to Play

March 11, 2025 By Rebecca LP Johnson   Leave a Comment

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A sketchbook is a place to play and do creative research. . . .

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Stolen Legacy: The Truth About The Statue Of Liberty

February 25, 2025 By Rebecca LP Johnson   2 Comments

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The stolen legacy of the most iconic symbol of the United States is a secret. . . .

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: inksketchbookdrawing, little known black history fact, penandinkdrawing, sketchbookdrawing, statue of liberty, worksonpaper

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