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Art Journal Prompt by @schulmanArt, Miriam Schulman

A great art journal prompt is to list the ways that you can show love for others. I started making this list during a long car ride. I am sure there are more ways, but since I was doing my fancy font I ran out of room but I think got some of the most essentials ones. I would love to know your ideas!

 

Prepare a meal

Perhaps it is because I am a...

Ever wonder how to transparent watermark to your photos? by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Like this blog? Why don't you pin it?

I was asked on my facebook page how I prevent folks from stealing my images from the internet, and although there is no foolproof method, these steps really deter people from just printing out your art and enjoying it for free or even worse, stealing it to use on other...

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Ever wonder.....

...how to paint a portrait that really captures the essence of your subject?
...how to create luminous skin tones that glow with life?
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With Watercolor Secrets for Painting Portraits, I share everything I...

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YO YO Ma at Carnegie Hall by Miriam Schulman, @schulmanArt

Today was one of those special days that I know I will remember for many years. My sixteen year old daughter plays the cello and hopes to train to be a professional cello teacher someday. So, when I found out that cellist Yo-Yo Ma would be playing in New...

Make a list for yourself!

A list from my art journal by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt

1. Art Making: I absolutely cannot image my life without art making. Everyone needs art in your life....

color Obsession: Violet Tulip

Shopping Guide: From Top going clockwise Snugglepuss by  Benjamin Moore, Faded Lilac by California Paints, Violet Tulip Pantone color chip, Nail polish in Parma Violet from TopShop.com,  Peacock cosmetic bag, Vans sneakers from Nordstroms, artwork by SchulmanArt

art journal prompt

A page from my art journal...

I've really been getting into this list making as a means of self-exploration this year. Today's list is about what makes me feel healthy: mind, body and soul. I thought for sure that exercise would be on the list, but there is a finny thing about list making. The list can sometimes surprise you. You find yourself adding items to the list you may not...

Shoveling Snow after a blizzard

So far we have had four snow days...you know, a day when kids get to stay home. Now, I actually love when school is cancelled because that also means that I don't have to carpool my kids to their over scheduled after school life. The day off also takes the pressure off of me to "Tiger Mother" them with their homework and let us all slow down the hectic pace of our...

Shopping Guide: (clockwise from color chip) 1. Hemlock Ovo Table Lamp $100 lampsplus.com 2. ALEXANDER WANG Rocco cross-body bag $925 matchesfashion.com 3. Mint Candy Apple nail polish by Essie.com 4. Steve Madden Twynkle - Mint Green $100 heels.com 5. No Limits Tank $64 lululemon.com 6. Tableware Adams Singapore Bird $33 (£20) chinasearch.co.uk 7. Benjamin Moore "Palladian Blue"

A look at my living room...

It's no secret there is only really one thing men want for Valentines Day

Men are hard to shop for, any time of the year, but try shopping for them on a day that is really tailor made for women, and you have a real challenge, After all, get women flowers, chocolate, a card and take them out to dinner and you're done. Go all out with a piece of jewelry if you really want to, but let's face it, it's a...

Rose Symbolism in Elizabethan Poetry by Miriam Schulman @schulmanArt

Go Forth Lovely Rose, mixed media collage art 11x15"

This mixed media collage art started as a simply drawn and painted watercolor and layers of beauty and meaning were added as the painting metamorphosed like the butterflies floating around the girls head. The woman in the purple dress tightly clutches a rose and her beauty is...