Come help me shape the new economy. What of we changed the way ecourses/offerings were presented? What if we all gave a little so everyone could benefit? It only works if you get involved. www.journalgirl.com #artjournal #artist #crowdsource #creativewarrior #mixedmedia #illustration #journalgirl

Pretty shiny journal sample I made in today’s class! They made awesome books…so much creativity in one room! #journal #artjournal #mixedmedia #journalgirl

Merry mark-making being filmed right now! Finally feeling well enough after last week’s stress, flare-up, & sneaky gluten migraine. Stuff comes in 3’s, right? So I’m okay for now? *laughs* #art #artjournal #mixedmedia #stencils #journalgirl #lettinggo

‘Ready for an Adventure,’ 12”x12” mixed-media on wood. Proper pic on the blog tonight. I had so much fun painting this one…I get excited whenever I look at it. Where are they (we) off to? What magic is in her trip bag?! #painting #mixedmedia #adventure #courage #collage #journalgirl (Taken with Instagram)

Mixed media doodle on the back of my journal. I started having a panic attack, so looked to art to calm me down. #anxiety #chronicillness #art #portrait #doodle #mixedmedia #journalgirl (Taken with Instagram)

Two new prints in the shop (journalgirl.etsy.com)! I love these, and have them framed around my apartment ~~ if so moved, the originals may be available! #etsy #art #mixedmedia #journalgirl #inspiration (Taken with Instagram)

Whoah. Just surprised myself; drew this entire face via shading, blocking , & with a paintbrush! Wowzers! And to think I felt lost for awhile! #painting #wip #mixedmedia #portrait #awesomefun (Taken with Instagram)

In progress. I can feel my heart dripping from the end of my paintbrush… #painting #mixedmedia #wip (Taken with Instagram)

Hard at work painting. I think she’ll be finished by tomorrow (the eyes always take forever!). #art #mixedmedia #painting #oilpainting (Taken with Instagram)

Spent 40 min. on her eye! Phew! Gym & pool for me! #painting #oilpainting #eye #girl #mixedmedia (Taken with Instagram)