Last year, I was invited to Holland to teach a three day masterclass in watercolor on claybord. You may remember the story from here. via GIPHY It was better than I could have imagined. Margo made me feel so welcomed. I didn’t have to think about anything other than teaching. […] Watercolor Workshop In HollandJune 4, 2019 in Artventure by Elisha
(Most images are from the respective business’ website or instagram.) Last Tuesday, mother nature decided to rain on my parade. I had hoped to go for a walk on a nature trail or maybe in Forest Park, but I wasn’t feeling up to splashing in puddles. Even with my cute […] Artist Date Week 1 (4/30/19)May 10, 2019 in Artventure tagged artist date / st louis by Elisha
A rant. I have never wanted to be Beyoncé for a day so badly in my life. via GIPHY The Louvre is a giant trash can for some of the most beautiful art ever created. I just want to know if the decision makers hate tourists and wanted to see […] No Louvre LostMay 8, 2019 in Artventure tagged art museums / france / le louvre / paris by Elisha
Take a look at my sketches from the Netherlands Sunday Sketches: Netherlands Travel SketchbookMay 5, 2019 in Artventure / Sketches tagged Art / travel sketches by Elisha
Playing with my new toy. My Little Travel PaletteMay 2, 2019 in Art / Art Life / Sketches tagged Art / sketching / travel palette / Watercolor by Elisha
1 On my first trip with other artists, I learned the habit of buying a sketchbook from every place I go. I never use those sketchbooks while I’m in said place. It’s just nice having a little reminder when I use it later. It’s a nice way to interweave memories. Sketchbooks […] The Best Kind of SouvenirsApril 30, 2019 in Art Life by Elisha
I went through a few older sketchbooks for this post. Some are from years ago and some are from this year. I’m still working on my sketches from Holland and Paris. Sunday SketchesApril 28, 2019 in Sketches by Elisha
I started a podcast awhile back. Here's the latest episode. Bridget Riley Podcast EpisodeMarch 24, 2019 in That Art Podcast tagged Art History / Feminism / Feminist Art History / Modern Op / Op Art by Elisha
The weather is absurd. It’s so windy I rescheduled lunch plans and refuse to leave my house. Gusts up to 50mph. I feel like I’m back in New Mexico. With my newly freed afternoon, I thought I’d scan in some sketches. I bought a very nice leather sketchbook on my […] Sunday SketchesFebruary 24, 2019 in Sketches by Elisha
I am obsessed. I went to see the Kehinde Wiley: St. Louis exhibit 3 times in 5 days. It is a once in a life time show. Kehinde Wiley At SLAMFebruary 5, 2019 in Artventure by Elisha
I was invited to teach a 3 day workshop in Holland on April 5th-7th. The Weird And Wacky Way I Was Invited To Holland.January 1, 2019 in news tagged Holland / watercolor workshop by Elisha
This is the beginning of a new series titled That Face When... The moment I saw Ms. Clinton make this face, I knew I wanted to do a series of powerful women with "that face." The face women make when they just have to sit there and let a man get it out of his system. New WorkDecember 31, 2018 in Art tagged Art / drawing by Elisha
"Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders. All the strength and succor you want is within yourself. Therefore make your own future.” Don’t Let Monday SuckDecember 31, 2018 in Monday Motivation by Elisha
“Self-care is how you take your power back.” – Lalah Delia Self-Care SaturdayDecember 29, 2018 in Self-Care Saturday by Elisha
I have thought about just using it as a way to finish up paintings I've already started since that's allowed. However, I only have 7 of those. I do have at least 3 paintings to start next, but there's no way I will finish them in one day a piece. To 30 in 30 or Not?December 28, 2018 in 30 Paintings In 30 Days by Elisha
Here are some links to interesting things I've seen over the week. Curated Content FridayDecember 28, 2018 in Links tagged Art Documentaries / Free Art Books by Elisha
Take care of something that's been bothering you for awhile or that you never seem to have time for. Alyson Stanfield calls these "tolerations." The things like fixing a loose drawer. It bothers you, but you probably won't do it until you're trying to sell your house. Self-Care SaturdayDecember 22, 2018 in Self-Care Saturday by Elisha
I know, it’s not art related, but it kind of is. As a creative person, it’s easy to get bogged down and forget to take a minute to make sure I’m doing ok. This topic has been on my mind for quite a while and it has definitely picked up […] Self-Care SaturdayDecember 15, 2018 in Art Life by Elisha
TRACE. Allow me to explain, please. Every time I go on a social media platform and look at the art pages/subs/groups, inevitably someone asks about projectors and people lose their freaking minds. It’s absurd. They never answer the question. All they do is gang up on the poor soul who […] To Trace Or Not To Trace?December 10, 2018 in Art Life by Elisha