Hey y’all! I started a newsletter to share my art and creative practice, hoping to connect more directly with my community. Please subscribe if you’re interested!
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March 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hey y’all! I started a newsletter to share my art and creative practice, hoping to connect more directly with my community. Please subscribe if you’re interested!
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#substack #newtosubstack #substackartist #subdtackart #substacknewsletter #art #illustration
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#substack #newtosubstack #substackartist #subdtackart #substacknewsletter #art #illustration
Mandala Card of the Day: Free
Freedom begins the moment you embrace who you truly are. That moment can be now.
#free #freedom #authenticity #mandala #art #mandalaart #journalprompts #affirmation #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #mindfulness #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist
Freedom begins the moment you embrace who you truly are. That moment can be now.
#free #freedom #authenticity #mandala #art #mandalaart #journalprompts #affirmation #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #mindfulness #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist
Free
Guided Meditation, Journal Prompt and Affirmation
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March 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Free
Freedom begins the moment you embrace who you truly are. That moment can be now.
#free #freedom #authenticity #mandala #art #mandalaart #journalprompts #affirmation #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #mindfulness #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist
Freedom begins the moment you embrace who you truly are. That moment can be now.
#free #freedom #authenticity #mandala #art #mandalaart #journalprompts #affirmation #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #mindfulness #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist
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#arttutorial #artjourney #creatingart #artistinthestudio #art #painting #oilpainting #conceptualart #inthestudio #dogpainting #vegvisir #substackartist
#arttutorial #artjourney #creatingart #artistinthestudio #art #painting #oilpainting #conceptualart #inthestudio #dogpainting #vegvisir #substackartist
June 5, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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#conceptualart #figurativeart #arttutorial #oilpainting #art #creatingart #artistinthestudio #wipart #painting #nudeart #substackartist
#conceptualart #figurativeart #arttutorial #oilpainting #art #creatingart #artistinthestudio #wipart #painting #nudeart #substackartist
May 29, 2024 at 10:37 AM
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#conceptualart #figurativeart #arttutorial #oilpainting #art #creatingart #artistinthestudio #wipart #painting #nudeart #substackartist
#conceptualart #figurativeart #arttutorial #oilpainting #art #creatingart #artistinthestudio #wipart #painting #nudeart #substackartist
Ascension. ✨
The second movement in my series reflecting on the disabled soul. These "Divine Multiples" represent the internal spirit—unbound, shimmering, and moving toward the light.
#GouachePainting #DisabledAndCreative #ModernArt #ArtIcon #SubstackArtist
The second movement in my series reflecting on the disabled soul. These "Divine Multiples" represent the internal spirit—unbound, shimmering, and moving toward the light.
#GouachePainting #DisabledAndCreative #ModernArt #ArtIcon #SubstackArtist
April 30, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Ascension. ✨
The second movement in my series reflecting on the disabled soul. These "Divine Multiples" represent the internal spirit—unbound, shimmering, and moving toward the light.
#GouachePainting #DisabledAndCreative #ModernArt #ArtIcon #SubstackArtist
The second movement in my series reflecting on the disabled soul. These "Divine Multiples" represent the internal spirit—unbound, shimmering, and moving toward the light.
#GouachePainting #DisabledAndCreative #ModernArt #ArtIcon #SubstackArtist
The latest issue of my newsletter is OUT TODAY! Take a look and please subscribe!
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#substack #substackpost #substackart #substackartist #protestart #solidarity #slowburn #loveforla #standwithimmigrants #abolishice #fuckice
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June 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The latest issue of my newsletter is OUT TODAY! Take a look and please subscribe!
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#substack #substackpost #substackart #substackartist #protestart #solidarity #slowburn #loveforla #standwithimmigrants #abolishice #fuckice
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#substack #substackpost #substackart #substackartist #protestart #solidarity #slowburn #loveforla #standwithimmigrants #abolishice #fuckice
Now we're finally coming closer to the nitty gritty of this painting.
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#art #artinprogress #handpaintedart #aifreeart deadlayer #oilpaintingtechnique #oilpainting #arttechnique #ghostrider #creatingart #Glazetechnique #artblog #substack #substackartist
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February 2, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Now we're finally coming closer to the nitty gritty of this painting.
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#art #artinprogress #handpaintedart #aifreeart deadlayer #oilpaintingtechnique #oilpainting #arttechnique #ghostrider #creatingart #Glazetechnique #artblog #substack #substackartist
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Hats off to @bsky.app for enabling artistic non erotic tagging!..
#wipart #pastelpainting #arttutorial #creatingart #pasteldrawing #mind #artcollector #figuredrawing #figurativeart #femalenudeart #art #concepturalart #figureart #femalenudedrawing #artistatwork #artlover #pastel #substackartist
#wipart #pastelpainting #arttutorial #creatingart #pasteldrawing #mind #artcollector #figuredrawing #figurativeart #femalenudeart #art #concepturalart #figureart #femalenudedrawing #artistatwork #artlover #pastel #substackartist
'Duality of Mind' Pastel and Colour Pencil WIP
This is quite a minimalist drawing using soft pastels ( a medium I hadn't used in the past decade before this!). The composition was carefully constructed beforehand as it was to be The Most important...
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May 1, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Hats off to @bsky.app for enabling artistic non erotic tagging!..
#wipart #pastelpainting #arttutorial #creatingart #pasteldrawing #mind #artcollector #figuredrawing #figurativeart #femalenudeart #art #concepturalart #figureart #femalenudedrawing #artistatwork #artlover #pastel #substackartist
#wipart #pastelpainting #arttutorial #creatingart #pasteldrawing #mind #artcollector #figuredrawing #figurativeart #femalenudeart #art #concepturalart #figureart #femalenudedrawing #artistatwork #artlover #pastel #substackartist
Mandala Card of the Day: Grow
How are you inspired to grow?
What does healthy growth look like in your life?
Join me for a reflection, affirmation, and original art.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #writersofbluesky #substackartist #substackwriter #personaldevelopment #wellbeing
How are you inspired to grow?
What does healthy growth look like in your life?
Join me for a reflection, affirmation, and original art.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #writersofbluesky #substackartist #substackwriter #personaldevelopment #wellbeing
Grow
Mandala Card of the Day
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August 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Grow
How are you inspired to grow?
What does healthy growth look like in your life?
Join me for a reflection, affirmation, and original art.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #writersofbluesky #substackartist #substackwriter #personaldevelopment #wellbeing
How are you inspired to grow?
What does healthy growth look like in your life?
Join me for a reflection, affirmation, and original art.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #writersofbluesky #substackartist #substackwriter #personaldevelopment #wellbeing
I'm dropping an art round-up post from my recent trip to Mexico City. It drops tonight at 6:27pm CST. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!
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April 1, 2025 at 4:34 PM
I'm dropping an art round-up post from my recent trip to Mexico City. It drops tonight at 6:27pm CST. Subscribe now so you don't miss it!
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#substackauthor #substackartist #travelogue #cdmx
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Mandala Card of the Day: Craft
Affirmation
I create with care and intention.
Every action is a brushstroke of love and purpose.
What I craft becomes a reflection of my heart.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #craft #affirmation #focus #substackartist #substackwriter #blueskyartist
Affirmation
I create with care and intention.
Every action is a brushstroke of love and purpose.
What I craft becomes a reflection of my heart.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #craft #affirmation #focus #substackartist #substackwriter #blueskyartist
Craft
Mandala Card of the Day
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November 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Craft
Affirmation
I create with care and intention.
Every action is a brushstroke of love and purpose.
What I craft becomes a reflection of my heart.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #craft #affirmation #focus #substackartist #substackwriter #blueskyartist
Affirmation
I create with care and intention.
Every action is a brushstroke of love and purpose.
What I craft becomes a reflection of my heart.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #craft #affirmation #focus #substackartist #substackwriter #blueskyartist
Mandala Card of the Day: Peace
Let today be a vow:
To carry peace,
To speak peace,
To be peace
in a world that needs it now.
#peace #mandala #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyart #wellbeing #compassion #hope
Let today be a vow:
To carry peace,
To speak peace,
To be peace
in a world that needs it now.
#peace #mandala #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyart #wellbeing #compassion #hope
Peace
Mandala Card of the Day
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September 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Peace
Let today be a vow:
To carry peace,
To speak peace,
To be peace
in a world that needs it now.
#peace #mandala #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyart #wellbeing #compassion #hope
Let today be a vow:
To carry peace,
To speak peace,
To be peace
in a world that needs it now.
#peace #mandala #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyart #wellbeing #compassion #hope
Mandala Card of the Day: Awaken
To awaken is to see with new eyes—
not because the world has changed,
but because you have.
#mandala #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartists #substackartist #mindfulness #mindful #meditation #inspiration #affirmation #awaken
To awaken is to see with new eyes—
not because the world has changed,
but because you have.
#mandala #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartists #substackartist #mindfulness #mindful #meditation #inspiration #affirmation #awaken
Awaken
Mandala Card of the Day
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September 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Awaken
To awaken is to see with new eyes—
not because the world has changed,
but because you have.
#mandala #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartists #substackartist #mindfulness #mindful #meditation #inspiration #affirmation #awaken
To awaken is to see with new eyes—
not because the world has changed,
but because you have.
#mandala #mandalaart #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartists #substackartist #mindfulness #mindful #meditation #inspiration #affirmation #awaken
Mandala Card of the Day: Zest
Wishing everyone some zest in your day!
See post for mandala, reflection, and affirmation on Substack (free) & have a great day.
#mandala #affirmation #zest #fun #mandalacard #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist #wellbeing #personalgrowth
Wishing everyone some zest in your day!
See post for mandala, reflection, and affirmation on Substack (free) & have a great day.
#mandala #affirmation #zest #fun #mandalacard #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist #wellbeing #personalgrowth
Zest
Mandala Card of the Day
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September 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Mandala Card of the Day: Zest
Wishing everyone some zest in your day!
See post for mandala, reflection, and affirmation on Substack (free) & have a great day.
#mandala #affirmation #zest #fun #mandalacard #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist #wellbeing #personalgrowth
Wishing everyone some zest in your day!
See post for mandala, reflection, and affirmation on Substack (free) & have a great day.
#mandala #affirmation #zest #fun #mandalacard #mandalaart #substackartist #artistsofbluesky #blueskyartist #wellbeing #personalgrowth
Embrace - This is my theme word for today.
What do you embrace in your life? How do you get more of that good energy? Share in the comments.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #substackwriter #blueskywriter #blueskyartist #substackartist #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #wellbeing #happiness #joy
What do you embrace in your life? How do you get more of that good energy? Share in the comments.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #substackwriter #blueskywriter #blueskyartist #substackartist #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #wellbeing #happiness #joy
Embrace
Mandala Card of the Day
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July 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Embrace - This is my theme word for today.
What do you embrace in your life? How do you get more of that good energy? Share in the comments.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #substackwriter #blueskywriter #blueskyartist #substackartist #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #wellbeing #happiness #joy
What do you embrace in your life? How do you get more of that good energy? Share in the comments.
#mandala #art #mandalaart #substackwriter #blueskywriter #blueskyartist #substackartist #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #wellbeing #happiness #joy
Loved painting on this textured linen with its lovely revealed edges..
#arttutorial #noai #aifreeart #humanart #interiorpainting #art #creatingart #wippainting #painting #oilpainting #texturalart #experimentalart #experimenting #learningnewthings #substackartist
#arttutorial #noai #aifreeart #humanart #interiorpainting #art #creatingart #wippainting #painting #oilpainting #texturalart #experimentalart #experimenting #learningnewthings #substackartist
The Dawning Light WIP
Hiya guys, I've got this awesome high octagon roof ceiling in my house that I've always wanted to paint ever since moving in. It's especially beautiful in the morning as the sunlight beams through the...
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April 24, 2024 at 10:07 AM
Loved painting on this textured linen with its lovely revealed edges..
#arttutorial #noai #aifreeart #humanart #interiorpainting #art #creatingart #wippainting #painting #oilpainting #texturalart #experimentalart #experimenting #learningnewthings #substackartist
#arttutorial #noai #aifreeart #humanart #interiorpainting #art #creatingart #wippainting #painting #oilpainting #texturalart #experimentalart #experimenting #learningnewthings #substackartist
This DIY candle wax finish proved to be perfect for the look and protection needed for my floating reclaimed wood desks.
#diywaxfinish #hotwaxfinish #woodwaxfinish #woodfinish #diywoodfinish #diywaxwoodfinish #woodworking #diytables #carpentry #candlewaxfinish #substackartist
#diywaxfinish #hotwaxfinish #woodwaxfinish #woodfinish #diywoodfinish #diywaxwoodfinish #woodworking #diytables #carpentry #candlewaxfinish #substackartist
April 12, 2024 at 2:12 AM
This DIY candle wax finish proved to be perfect for the look and protection needed for my floating reclaimed wood desks.
#diywaxfinish #hotwaxfinish #woodwaxfinish #woodfinish #diywoodfinish #diywaxwoodfinish #woodworking #diytables #carpentry #candlewaxfinish #substackartist
#diywaxfinish #hotwaxfinish #woodwaxfinish #woodfinish #diywoodfinish #diywaxwoodfinish #woodworking #diytables #carpentry #candlewaxfinish #substackartist
2nd part of the series!
#floatingtable #diytable #reclaimedwood #reclaimedwoodtable #diyfloatingtable #cornerfloatingtable #woodworking #diyfurniture #Semicircledesk #Semicirclestandingdesk #table #Standingdesk #Makingastandingdesk #standingtable #substack #substackartist
#floatingtable #diytable #reclaimedwood #reclaimedwoodtable #diyfloatingtable #cornerfloatingtable #woodworking #diyfurniture #Semicircledesk #Semicirclestandingdesk #table #Standingdesk #Makingastandingdesk #standingtable #substack #substackartist
April 5, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Primed canvas is not the most pleasurable to draw on with a dip pen but I loved the results of this piece.. I
#painting #aifreeart #art #figurativeart #inkdrawing #silverleafart #artcreation #arttutorial #drawingandpainting #drawing #PaintingTechnique #oilpainting #substackartist #artblog
#painting #aifreeart #art #figurativeart #inkdrawing #silverleafart #artcreation #arttutorial #drawingandpainting #drawing #PaintingTechnique #oilpainting #substackartist #artblog
March 27, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Primed canvas is not the most pleasurable to draw on with a dip pen but I loved the results of this piece.. I
#painting #aifreeart #art #figurativeart #inkdrawing #silverleafart #artcreation #arttutorial #drawingandpainting #drawing #PaintingTechnique #oilpainting #substackartist #artblog
#painting #aifreeart #art #figurativeart #inkdrawing #silverleafart #artcreation #arttutorial #drawingandpainting #drawing #PaintingTechnique #oilpainting #substackartist #artblog
This easel mahl stick addition has been perfect for my needs.. No fuss to use and I still love how it looks!..
#mahlstick #artiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #diymahlstick #easelimprovements #intheartiststudio #makingamahlstick #easel #easelmahlstick #artstudio #artblog #substackartist
#mahlstick #artiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #diymahlstick #easelimprovements #intheartiststudio #makingamahlstick #easel #easelmahlstick #artstudio #artblog #substackartist
Making a Simple Mahl Stick Easel Attachment
Hiya guys, this here is the second part of the improvements I did for my easel recently, focusing on making the 'Mahl Stick' this time. (Check out the first part at 'Making a Simple Shelf Addition for...
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March 22, 2024 at 10:39 AM
This easel mahl stick addition has been perfect for my needs.. No fuss to use and I still love how it looks!..
#mahlstick #artiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #diymahlstick #easelimprovements #intheartiststudio #makingamahlstick #easel #easelmahlstick #artstudio #artblog #substackartist
#mahlstick #artiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #diymahlstick #easelimprovements #intheartiststudio #makingamahlstick #easel #easelmahlstick #artstudio #artblog #substackartist
Been using this add on easel shelf now for over 7 years and still find it perfect for my needs..
#studioimprovements #easel #easelimprovements #diyeasel #artiststudio #intheartiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #artistdiy #art
#artlover #substackartist #artistblog
#artblog
#studioimprovements #easel #easelimprovements #diyeasel #artiststudio #intheartiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #artistdiy #art
#artlover #substackartist #artistblog
#artblog
Making a Simple Shelf Addition for Easel
Hi guys! This new attached mahl stick and extra easel shelf was so simple to make and has been such an invaluable addition to my studio since, I knew I had to drop by and post about it. Who knows it m...
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March 21, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Been using this add on easel shelf now for over 7 years and still find it perfect for my needs..
#studioimprovements #easel #easelimprovements #diyeasel #artiststudio #intheartiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #artistdiy #art
#artlover #substackartist #artistblog
#artblog
#studioimprovements #easel #easelimprovements #diyeasel #artiststudio #intheartiststudio #artiststudioimprovements #artistdiy #art
#artlover #substackartist #artistblog
#artblog
8 years on and I'm converting these shelves to more sturdy shallow drawers. Wish me luck #paperstorage #Artpaperstorage #A0paperstorage #Artpapershelves #diypaperstorage #a1paperstorage #a0paperstorage #diyshelves #simplediyshelves #artiststudio #substackartist #subastackvisalartist #substackpainter
March 13, 2024 at 11:04 AM
8 years on and I'm converting these shelves to more sturdy shallow drawers. Wish me luck #paperstorage #Artpaperstorage #A0paperstorage #Artpapershelves #diypaperstorage #a1paperstorage #a0paperstorage #diyshelves #simplediyshelves #artiststudio #substackartist #subastackvisalartist #substackpainter
This one's still holding strong!..
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#pictureframe #artframe #customframe #diypictureframe #frame #bracedpictureframe #handmadeframe #aifreeart #artblog #arttutorial #substack #substackartist
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#pictureframe #artframe #customframe #diypictureframe #frame #bracedpictureframe #handmadeframe #aifreeart #artblog #arttutorial #substack #substackartist
February 17, 2024 at 3:13 AM
This one's still holding strong!..
Read the whole blog post at: open.substack.com/pub/jacqueli...
#pictureframe #artframe #customframe #diypictureframe #frame #bracedpictureframe #handmadeframe #aifreeart #artblog #arttutorial #substack #substackartist
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#pictureframe #artframe #customframe #diypictureframe #frame #bracedpictureframe #handmadeframe #aifreeart #artblog #arttutorial #substack #substackartist
This was a log of some preliminary experiments I did with Liquin Fine Detail medium ratios when I first tried it..
#liquin #liquinfinedetail #oilmediums #arttechnique #oilpaintingtechnique #howtouseliquin #arttechnique #art
#artblog #substackartist #substack
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#liquin #liquinfinedetail #oilmediums #arttechnique #oilpaintingtechnique #howtouseliquin #arttechnique #art
#artblog #substackartist #substack
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January 31, 2024 at 5:12 PM
This was a log of some preliminary experiments I did with Liquin Fine Detail medium ratios when I first tried it..
#liquin #liquinfinedetail #oilmediums #arttechnique #oilpaintingtechnique #howtouseliquin #arttechnique #art
#artblog #substackartist #substack
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#liquin #liquinfinedetail #oilmediums #arttechnique #oilpaintingtechnique #howtouseliquin #arttechnique #art
#artblog #substackartist #substack
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