Mixing Art and Productivity

 Happy Friday! It's been a productive week for me. A little too productive. lol

 I am linking up today with the wonderful Nicole and her lovely blog for Friday Face Off and the lovely Gillena and her lovely blog Art For Fun Friday.

This morning's sky of Downtown Toronto sent to me from my hubby.

Paper Collages at my art desk, I started this Autumnal mini junk journal book for fun.

 Here are the Youtube shorts on how I made the collages

A sketch that I made this morning in my Leuchtturm1917  sketchbook.

This is Mr. Ziggy and next week I will try to get a picture of Mr. Auggie.

This is the Autumn Junk Journal and I am really happy with how it is developing. I would like to add more of my art in here and also some recipes and even an Autumn Bucket List and photos. A little touch of something personal. 

Here is how I made the cover

I finished the book "The Dollhouse Murders" and I gave it a 3/5. 

I watched "Blood Sacrifice" on Netflix and loved it. 

Thank you so much my wonderful friends! I will see you soon and thank you for reading my blog and also for your lovely comments and support. 

See you next week and have a lovely weekend and a wonderful rest of the month!

I did some painting as well, check out my previous post if you like. 

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Summerween

I am trying to have some summer fun. I am just embracing what is close to home at the moment. 

How are you all doing? It's been very hot here so I don't go out much in the heat as it makes me a very moody person. lol 

Linking up with Friday Face Off  Hosted by the lovely and talented Nicole.

 Linking up with the lovely and talented Gillena  for Art For Fun Friday. 

Even though it is Saturday today I wanted to join in and share the love. 

On Monday went to the local Library.

These are the two Library books that I took out and I absolutely loved "Pumpkin Heads" by Faith Erin Hicks. I actually really enjoy graphic novels, they are so fun to read. 

Went out to a cafe and had a sandwich, salad and coffee and paid too much for this by the way. 

Prices are very high at the moment. I rarely go out to eat. 

I brought my Leuchtturm1917 with me and did some journaling. 

I love the Luminous Edition. 

So bright and bold and a happy colour. 

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I had to decorate my journal with stickers. 

I love stickers. 

New Artwork and a New Art IG Account

I used gouache paints.

My husband bought me a Blind Box of POP MART Nyota Where Moments Meet Series Plush Doll and I got the ARTIST! :) I think that is serendipity. 

I am trying to enjoy little moments and pretend I am on vacation mode. lol

I bought two books on Monday. I'm very into Summerween at the moment.

"How to Survive a Horror Movie" and "Tastes Like Candy" and  "Welcome Fear City" which I purchased last year. 

Before the heat wave I sat outside. 

Journaling daily on a regular notebook. 

Not a fan of this one and can't wait to finish this notebook. 

Paper matters and this journal is not my favourite. 

Thank you so much for visiting and reading my blog!

I haven't vlogged this month yet but maybe I will make a fun "Summerween" vlog.

Have a lovely weekend!

Hello June! Art And Nature

 Hello friends! Happy June! The nice weather has arrived and I've made a few art shorts and a couple of youtube videos. I am happy and excited for summer but just as long as the weather stays in the 20's

I've been having challenging days since I turned 50. Not going to lie. I am feeling a bit lost in the direction of my creative creations. Not sure where, what, how and why. LOL Hopefully I can express my self through my art.

Joining in with Friday Face Off hosted by the talented Nicole and Art For Fun Friday hosted by the talented Gillena. 

May 24th was my 23rd wedding anniversary and hubby bought me flowers and also a lovely patio set where I can sit and read outdoors.

I am truly grateful.

I've been enjoying my morning walks and managed to get my nails done. They do look pretty but how on earth do people work with long nails? I am not getting them done again. lol 

I hope you are having a lovely June and I hope you are staying creative. 

Some recent films that I watched and love:

Uptown Girls

Amelie

Agneta

I truly wish you the very best in June!

Thank you so much if you are reading this and thank you for your comments.

Love and hugs

Maria

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T Stands For The Artist's Way & Solo Art Dates

Hello Friends! Happy Tuesday! Today I am linking up with Bluebird and Elizabeth's Blog

  T Stands For Tuesday

I am working through "The Artist's Way" and I am enjoying the process. I took myself on one solo art date but have missed three. I need to complete these tasks and maybe tomorrow I will succeed in this challenge. The only difficulty is that I live far from cafes, libraries and galleries. I am sure I can just go out in nature but it is still too cold here in Ontario. 

Hello Spring? Where are you? 

I can walk for 30 min to get to the shops or take Uber. 

I will try my best tomorrow and I will for sure let you know how it goes.

This was week one Solo Art Date and I had a lovely time! An iced coffee and also had a chicken sandwich and salad. I sketched and used watercolours. Truly fun. 

I painted two paintings for friends and I can't wait to show you them. 

I don't want to spoil their surprise so I will show you them after they receive them. 

I also finished my big yellow sketchbook and want to make a video going through each page. 

I will try to get that done soon.

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I wish you all a lovely week

do things you love and things that make you happy.

Thank you for your visit to my blog and for your comments. 

I truly appreciate each one of you. 

Thank you,

Maria 

Movie Suggestion: "The Secret Garden" I watched it on Prime. Love it!

Solo Artist Date and Getting Creative

Happy Friday everyone. Linking up to FFO over on Nicole's Blog. 

Nicole's Art Inspires me so much :) 

I had a lovely creative week. It was a challenge balancing housework and making time for artwork, but I made some time and came up with the following:

Black and white portrait

I really like her and I think I want to frame her. 

This is the last drawing in my big sketchbook.

I will be making a flip through of the sketchbook soon.

Gouache Landscape

Acrylics and gouache 

Spring Flowers

Gouache Landscape Painting

I am still trying to get to know gouache more.

Went on a solo art date as a part of "The Artist's Way" book that I am currently reading.

I went to Bella Aurora Cafe and it was challenging for me to draw and paint in public but I pushed myself and did it. 

I had a yummy chicken sandwich with a salad and iced coffee.

I am definitely going back for dessert! 

I hope you all had a lovely week. I am excited for March and I hope that spring will come soon. I look forward to nice weather and flowers.  I look forward to walks in nature and want to paint in nature more often. 

Thank you so much for visiting my blog, I appreciate all your comments and thank you so much for all your lovely support and kindness. Have a lovely weekend,

Peace, love and good health,

Maria

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FRIDAY FACE OFF Sketchbook Complete!

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Happy Friday Face Off!

Linking to the wonderful Nicole for Friday Face Off

I started this sketchbook in 2022 and just finished it. It took me long because I have a few books on the go. I jump from book to book. I am really pleased and happy it is comple. I feel very grateful for the experience in this Leuchtturm1917 Sketchbook. Leuchtturm Canada sent this to me when I was just finishing my chemo and It really helped me express and create and feel happy. So thank you Leuchtturm1917 for reaching out and supporting me through the years. So much love for them. 🩷

A Flip Through My Sketchbook

Mixed Media

Still life Mixed Media

The last face in the Sketchbook

Having fun blowing bubbles with bubblegum. 

Snail mail! 

Thank you to my friend Joy for the snail mail! I love it so much!

New Mug! Super cute from Chapters/Indigo I love the hearts!

Also a favourite series on Netflix

"How to Get to Heaven From Belfast"

So funny and incredible cinematography in my opinion.

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Thank you all for visiting my blog. 

Have a look at all the other artists by visiting Nicole's blog. 

Thank you and have a wonderful and creative weekend!

Much positivity, love and good health,

Maria

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