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Nap time Struggle

11/14/2015

 
PictureNap time Struggle: watercolors & sharpies
Watercolors & Sharpie marker on Canson watercolor paper.

The naptime struggle is all too real in our house.

It took us 5 years to get pregnant with my son, and 8 months after he was born, we found out he was going to be a big brother. Needless to say, we were a pretty surprised, and freaking out a little too. We were still exhausted from having one baby, then, out of nowhere, we were going to have two. 

Don't get me wrong, we were thrilled, but we were also tired. So tired. One day at naptime, I may or may not have completely lost it on someone who knocked on my door and caused the dogs to wake the baby.

No matter the circumstances, so many parents can relate to this that I just had to make it. Be sure to click the title, or "Read More" below to see a larger image, to read more about this piece and the story that goes along with it. 
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I finally organized the art supplies

10/30/2015

 
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I really like the look of combining different textures and colors in my doodles and I don't always do a lot of planning for my pictures, so having access to all of the supplies makes things easier, but also a bit overwhelming. In the past, I have tried a few different things, but none have really worked out the way I needed it to. Either there wasn't enough space on the surface I was working on, or everything was jumbled, and I couldn't find what I needed. Other times I would settle and use something else, then find what I should have used in the bottom of a mess of art supplies.

I have finally figured out the perfect way to organize the art supplies. I'm so excited. Not only have I got the best art space I've had yet, but I finally found a use for the old coke bottle crate that's just been hanging on the wall in the garage.


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    Kandice
    Swearingain

    This is a  collection of my artwork, ranging from mixed media whimsy, to educational art for my kids. Most pieces are done with Bic Mark it markers, crayola colored pencils, oil pastels, sharpie markers, watercolor paint, and/or watercolor pencils.
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    I've always loved arts and crafts, but as with everything, time became limited, and it ended up being an "on again, off again" thing. I was more into "crafts" than "Art-art" because I never felt like I really knew what I was doing and was embarrassed by all of my attempts of drawing/painting.

    Thankfully, my kids love art time, and that’s given me the time and “excuse” to play with new techniques as well as old ones. I've joined a few art groups that have been very supportive and have given me a new confidence to create & show my work. 

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