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faded resort table runner and napkins by Sheri42
A Bit of My Day, Art Blog, Art Techniques, Floral Delights, Nature Delights

Faded Resort Process

a reflection on the Spoonflower Faded Resort challenge, detailing the creative process, struggles, and eventual design solutions involving floral motifs and faded colors.

close up of my chintz revival florals for review and revision / by Sheri42
A Bit of My Day, Art Blog, Art Techniques, Floral Delights

Chintz Revival Project

Chintz Revival challenge process: focusing on motifs with trailing vines, abundant blooms and layered detail for final revision.

Imagine that nostalgic resort on the coast, where weathered fairy tiles invoke calm and comfort as sunset rays soften the painterly effects of terra cotta, yellows, sand, clay. Dream away in faded symmetry story. by Sheri42
A Bit of My Day, Art Blog, Floral Delights, Nature Delights, WarmUps

Weekly WrapUp Spoonflower Challenges

Ongoing design projects for Spoonflower challenges, focusing on Chintz Revival and Faded Resort collections, with future insights promised.

willow goldfinch; watercolor; Sheri42
A Bit of My Day, Art Blog, Art Techniques, Artist Gems, Brushes In Action, Doodle, Nature Delights, The Daily, WarmUps

Weekly WrapUp May 13 26

Weekly insights on using ProCreate, showcasing art projects like watercolor birds and symmetrical designs, encouraging creativity.

dark-eyed junco folk art watercolor by Sheri42
A Bit of My Day, Art Blog, Art Techniques, Artist Gems, Doodle, Floral Delights, Greeting Cards, Nature Delights, Photography, Poetry, The Daily, WarmUps

Weekly WrapUp May 6

artistic updates: digital paintings, challenges completed, and tips for using Procreate and creative techniques

lilac blossoms in my backyard
A Bit of My Day, Family Inspired, Floral Delights, Memory, Photography, Poetry, The Daily

NaPoWriMo When I Was Young Thinking

In the 1950s, childhood memories of playing near lilac bushes highlight innocence, imagination, and the lessons learned about nature and faulty thinking.

monkeys and parrots in the jungle with hibiscus flowers; by Sheri Edwards Sheri42
A Bit of My Day, Art Blog, Art Techniques, Artist Gems, Poetry, The Daily, WarmUps

Weekly WrapUp April 29

The blog highlights ongoing creative projects in Procreate and Affinity Designer, focusing on nursery design challenges and daily poetry writing for National Poetry Month.

Erodium cicutarium, pinweed, on the beach at Crescent Bay,
A Bit of My Day, Family Inspired, Floral Delights, Memory, Nature Delights, Photography, Poetry, The Daily

NaPoWriMo Sand’s Pink Carpet

A visit to Crescent Bay revealed a beautiful pink blanket of wildflowers, prompting a haiku about pinweed's striking beauty.

bald eagles soaring in the clouds
A Bit of My Day, Memory, Photography, Poetry, The Daily

NaPoWriMo E Pluribus Unum

The piece reflects on freedom of speech, urging collective expression against tyranny while promoting nonviolent assembly in America.

a rough path up the hill sparsely bounded by pink wildflowers; Crescent Bay; photo by Sheri Edwards
A Bit of My Day, Floral Delights, Memory, Nature Delights, Photography, Poetry, The Daily

NaPoWriMo Less Traveled

At Crescent Bay, a tough path fosters mindfulness, revealing beauty like Phlox longifolia and inspiring creativity.