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I have a special place in my heart for school teachers, so today I’m sprinkling extra confetti for 21 SECRETS instructor @janavellana. Jan’s an elementary teacher by day, an artist & writer by night, & the creator of some of the most joyful art around. Hop, skip, & ska-daddle over to my blog to check out her juicy interview where Jan tells the truth about juggling a demanding full time job while keeping her creative practice alive — link on profile. Enjoy! .. .. .. #21secretsmixedmedia #21SECRETSspotlight #21SECRETSartjournaling #mixedmedia #collage #artistinterview #ontheblog #art #artist #painting #artjournal #visualjournal #creativeprocess #creativepractice
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I just finished up a long weekend in Sedona with three talented & inspiring women I’m proud to have on my 21 SECRETS team. In between working hard, a few fun walks (it was cooooold in Sedona❄️), some delicious meals, & loads of deep nourishing conversations I squeezed in a little sketching of course!.. 📷 Marcia Chadly .. .. .. #conniesolera #dirtyfootprintsstudio #21secretsmixedmedia #workingartist #travelingartist #creativeentrepreneur #sketching #sketchbook #dailysketch #art #artist #sedona #arizona #pittpens #tombowdualbrushpens #creativeprocess #creativepractice #lovemylife #lovemywork #sograteful
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Right here. Right now. .. .. .. #conniesolera #dirtyfootprintsstudio #sedona #paintfearlesssedona #arizona #inspiration #blueskies #redrocks #lovelife #art #artist #workingartist #travelingartist
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Hey Friends! It’s Wednesday so that means another 21 SECRETS Spotlight — today I’m delighted to highlight artist & tech maven @robenmarie. Roben Marie Smith has been a part of 21 SECRETS before & what I admire about her so much is her generosity. She is always open & passionate about supporting artists in energizing their creativity & now she is providing support for the tech side of being an artist too. Do you see what I mean? Generous!! That’s Roben Marie Smith & you can learn more about this talented artist over on my blog. Come check it out! .. .. .. #21secretsartjournaling #dirtyfootprintsstudio #collage #mixedmedia #painting #art #artist #creativeprocess #creativepractice #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #artistinterview #ontheblog
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I’m a little past surrender. It’s time to sink. .. .. .. #conniesolera #dirtyfootprintsstudio #sketch #dailysketch #sketchbook #ink #pittpens #tombowdualbrushpens #blackandwhite #line #pattern #linedrawing #art #artist #abstract #abstractartist #workingartist #creativeprocess #creativepractice #sink #oracle
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I’ve been using the New Moon calendar by @themoonismycalendar for years now, but I very rarely share a peek at my monthly new moon mandala (as April calls it). Today I’m making an exception, because something is itching at me to share. This piece felt like a soft comfort from beyond what the eyes can see. It felt like a reminder that not all support in my life is tangible. Sometimes I need to trust the ones who came before me — whose blood runs through my veins — whose stories of love & defeat still live in my marrow. Sometimes when I paint, I can hear their names. .. .. .. #conniesolera #dirtyfootprintsstudio #mixedmedia #newmoon #newmoonritual #newmooncalendarjournal #paintingthefeminine #fearlesspainting #color #art #artist #creativepractice #creativeprocess
