The Studio Journal
Wild-Eyed Woman: Emerging from the Canvas
Some paintings feel like a slow revelation—figures that don’t simply appear but must be coaxed from the layers, uncovered rather than placed. Wild-Eyed Woman (working title) is one of those...
Wild-Eyed Woman: Emerging from the Canvas
Some paintings feel like a slow revelation—figures that don’t simply appear but must be coaxed from the layers, uncovered rather than placed. Wild-Eyed Woman (working title) is one of those...
Standing Strong: My First Oil Painting Experien...
My first oil painting journey led me straight to the powerful presence of a bison—strong, resilient, and full of character. Stepping into oils was both thrilling and challenging, but I...
Standing Strong: My First Oil Painting Experien...
My first oil painting journey led me straight to the powerful presence of a bison—strong, resilient, and full of character. Stepping into oils was both thrilling and challenging, but I...
Falling for Oils: My First Two Paintings in a W...
You know that feeling when you try something new and instantly fall head over heels—even if you have no idea what you're doing? That was me this week with oil...
Falling for Oils: My First Two Paintings in a W...
You know that feeling when you try something new and instantly fall head over heels—even if you have no idea what you're doing? That was me this week with oil...
The Messy Underpainting
"Allow your ugly stage to be seen, to feel naked and exposed in the underpainting of your life." – Elli Milan I pulled out a self-portrait I started over a...
The Messy Underpainting
"Allow your ugly stage to be seen, to feel naked and exposed in the underpainting of your life." – Elli Milan I pulled out a self-portrait I started over a...
Shadow Waltz – A Valentine’s Dance
Love, memory, and time have a way of intertwining. This painting explores the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, inviting you to find your own story within its...
Shadow Waltz – A Valentine’s Dance
Love, memory, and time have a way of intertwining. This painting explores the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, inviting you to find your own story within its...