Inspired Me

Happy Spring! Did you all know I have an online arts and crafts resource directory called, " Inspired Me 411 ?" Yes, I do! LOL! I created it as a way to keep up with all the resources I was finding and decided to share in in 2020. Since then, I have continued to update the site with more to help those of you new to a craft or seasoned veterens.  The website main pages include:  About 411 & Me (Learn more about the site and my story into crafts.) Art Business  (Lots of resources for artist to grow their business.) Papercrafts  (Includes scrapbooking, cards, stamping and more.) Art & Art Journaling  (Lists of artists in mixed media, watercolor, and acrylic.) Fiber Arts   (Includes knitting, needlepoint, crocheting and more.) Craft Business   (Various resources like marketing, website info and social media.) Mind & Body   (Articles about the mental and physical benefits of arts and crafts.) General Crafts  (Includes ...

Happy Spring everyone! In today's post, I will be sharing five tips to help you draw an awesome face. When I started learning how to draw some years ago, I started with faces. My husband had a drawing book for comicbook art and superheroes. One day, I picked it up and started practice drawing female faces. I did it everyday for a while. It was so exciting to see my progress and fun, too.  I am a self-taught artist that started art in my 40's. So, if I can do it, so can you, with practice. Click  HERE  to see my first drawings in this 2012 blog post. Here are two examples of faces from my latest art collection, "Sparkling Florals, Figures and Faces." They were a joy to draw and paint. Check out the whole collection and video, HERE . "Violet" 2025 "Daisy" 2025 Ok, now on to the five tips!   Tip #1 Look At Your Face Notice the proportions of your face, the shadows, the highlights and other features. Tip #2 Use Books, Magazines or Online Sources to Obs...

It's almost Spring and I am ready for a new season in life and in nature. In celebration of the season, meet "Rejoice, girl!" She is a stylish 24 x 48 inch acrylic painting on canvas. This is the second largest painting I have ever made and love how she turned out. She looks like Springtime and joy doesn't she? She is the 10th and final painting in my "Butterfly Wings" Collection from 2023 and what a show stopper she is.  "Butterfly Wings" Art Collection In 2024, I was inspired to add a final piece to this collection. As I started this painting, I was feeling frustrated with her process. All the ideas I had for her weren't working out. So I stopped and took a break. A full year later in Summer 2025 that I was reinspired to try again.  This time, I had a different idea. I decided to make her a stylish woman posing in a garden with flowers and butterflies. As I worked on her it felt much easier and fulfilling. It was as if she was telling me, ...

If you love gardens and flowers, you will love my new art collection called, "Sparkling Florals, Figures and Faces." In this video, you will see 23 joyful paintings featuring flower arrangements, fashion figures and beautiful faces all set to jazzy music. I made this art in 2024-2025 with acrylic paints. Also, I used canvases for most and the sizes range from 12 x 12 inches to 16 x 20 inches. Best of all, several of the painting have happy glitter on them. So fun! Take a look at the video and "subscribe" and "like" while you are there. Thanks! Video Link HERE This art is an extension of my 2024 floral collection called, " Inspired Blooms." It also includes inspiring floral arrangements, fashion figures and a lovely face. Check out this video HERE. What is this art all about? First of all, I just like to make pretty art. But the deeper meanings are joy and comfort. I created this vibrate and joyful art to uplift and inspire us all especailly durin...

As we gear up for Spring, we have some lovely floral art NOW available in our art shop at Fine Art America . There are lots of options for you like art prints, note cards, tote bags, mugs and more. Our art could help bring the beauty of Spring into your homes and hearts. Click on the "Shop" tab to see all the items we have. Currently, there are 13 of our favorite paintings in the shop. These springtime inspired images all have uplifting stories like hope, joy, celebration, self-care and love. All of this art has filled my heart with so much joy and I hope they will for you, too. Also, you can visit our YouTube Channel to see more about these paintings.  Kelly's YouTube Channel For example, this floral art show video features a few of the art in the shop. Click Here Wondering how this art would look in your home? Here is an example of how bright and happy art could cheer up your space. Ron an I are excited to share our shop with you. Stop by Fine Art America and pick up s...

Happy Valentine's Day! In honor of this holiday, I made a loved themed art journaling page featuring curly red hair and love. In this video, you will learn how to paint the red hair, the face, her top and the background. I hope you watch and are inspired. Take a look! Video Link HERE Here are a few pictures of this art and another face I did with red hair. So pretty! Making curls is very relaxing and I hope you will give it a try. If you are looking for art journaling ideas and resources, check out this blog post I wrote on Inspired Me 411 .  Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.