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GREEN GOODIES

If you can dream it, you can create it.

Together we are creating a digital community and inviting people into the conversation of living life artfuly through self love, acceptance and nurturing a growth mindset.

GG's work is inspired by her own experiences growing up as someone who had no voice or power. Now that she has a platform she pours her time and energy into others in the hope that they can continue to fill their own cup and share with others.

There is no time like now to begin living as the person you always wanted to see in the world.

Join The Garden of 1000 Faces

Happy 40th Birthday @artsforallwi

I am thrilled to be honored alongside 9 Wisconsin artists. This is my first piece to be acquired by a traveling collection. The winning artworks will be on display across Wisconsin for the next 3 years.

“The mission of Arts for All Wisconsin is to expand the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin by providing programs in the arts.”

And yes, I have disabilities.
My disabilities give me superpowers.

I’m very open about my mental health journey. I hope to inspire people to reach out for help when they feel they need it. I want you here and thriving.

I was diagnosed with PTSD and depression as a teen. Immediately, I was put on a series of medications to find the right one and dosage. During college I had to withdraw from a semester due to panic attacks. The doctor prescribed antipsychotics. Later in college I wanted to stop taking all of the pills, researched emotional support animals (ESA) and was prescribed my dog, Giorgio. In 2020 I experienced a full out manic psychosis and was finally diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder featuring psychotic episodes. I felt so much all the time and had no relief, refusing pills. During this time I started painting to alleviate my symptoms.

It helped so much!

When I paint the voices and excessive energy stop being the focus. My body melts away and the excitement of risk taking and experimentation sends me into a trance.

Art has become my medicine and my ritual.
I am grateful for this opportunity to share my healing with the world.

Thank you @artsforallwi and @madisonyouthartscenter for providing us with this evening to celebrate each other! It was a beautiful event. Happy Birthday!

#greengoodies #wisconsin #midwestartists #artsforallwi #bipolar

Happy 40th Birthday @artsforallwi

I am thrilled to be honored alongside 9 Wisconsin artists. This is my first piece to be acquired by a traveling collection. The winning artworks will be on display across Wisconsin for the next 3 years.

“The mission of Arts for All Wisconsin is to expand the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities throughout Wisconsin by providing programs in the arts.”

And yes, I have disabilities.
My disabilities give me superpowers.

I’m very open about my mental health journey. I hope to inspire people to reach out for help when they feel they need it. I want you here and thriving.

I was diagnosed with PTSD and depression as a teen. Immediately, I was put on a series of medications to find the right one and dosage. During college I had to withdraw from a semester due to panic attacks. The doctor prescribed antipsychotics. Later in college I wanted to stop taking all of the pills, researched emotional support animals (ESA) and was prescribed my dog, Giorgio. In 2020 I experienced a full out manic psychosis and was finally diagnosed with Bipolar I Disorder featuring psychotic episodes. I felt so much all the time and had no relief, refusing pills. During this time I started painting to alleviate my symptoms.

It helped so much!

When I paint the voices and excessive energy stop being the focus. My body melts away and the excitement of risk taking and experimentation sends me into a trance.

Art has become my medicine and my ritual.
I am grateful for this opportunity to share my healing with the world.

Thank you @artsforallwi and @madisonyouthartscenter for providing us with this evening to celebrate each other! It was a beautiful event. Happy Birthday!

#greengoodies #wisconsin #midwestartists #artsforallwi #bipolar

Acrylic paint water disposal

How do you get rid of it all?!

#greengoodies #acrylicpainting #art #artistsoninstagram #acrylic #paint #painting

Acrylic paint water disposal

How do you get rid of it all?!

#greengoodies #acrylicpainting #art #artistsoninstagram #acrylic #paint #painting

Mistakes happen.

When running a small business, small mistakes can end up making a big impact.

In this case I ordered the wrong greeting card paper and envelopes. The ones I received are GIANT! If I use them they won’t fit in the display, would require more ink and postage for customers to send.

Since it has been a couple of months I can’t return them and my event is in two days. I have enough merchandise for the event but it’s a bummer I can’t do a lush restock.

Time to order the correct item!

I’ll have to use these for a special occasion.

💚GG

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #art #artistsoninstagram #artstudio #artmarket

Mistakes happen.

When running a small business, small mistakes can end up making a big impact.

In this case I ordered the wrong greeting card paper and envelopes. The ones I received are GIANT! If I use them they won’t fit in the display, would require more ink and postage for customers to send.

Since it has been a couple of months I can’t return them and my event is in two days. I have enough merchandise for the event but it’s a bummer I can’t do a lush restock.

Time to order the correct item!

I’ll have to use these for a special occasion.

💚GG

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #art #artistsoninstagram #artstudio #artmarket

Name those fish!

Do you know your fish?

Comment what the 4 fish are!

Here is my first catch of the year. I’m learning to fish. It’s quickly becoming a favorite activity of mine. Once I learn how to hold one I’ll be unstoppable.

Do you like to fish?

💚GG

#greengoodies #art #artprocess #fishing #fish #wisconsin #panfish #fishofinstagram #acrylicpainting

Name those fish!

Do you know your fish?

Comment what the 4 fish are!

Here is my first catch of the year. I’m learning to fish. It’s quickly becoming a favorite activity of mine. Once I learn how to hold one I’ll be unstoppable.

Do you like to fish?

💚GG

#greengoodies #art #artprocess #fishing #fish #wisconsin #panfish #fishofinstagram #acrylicpainting

Cool or warm?

I painted and repainted this tiny magnetic canvas of sweet Susan catching flies.

#PetPortraits #AcrylicArt #CustomPetPaintings #DogArt #ArtByGreenGoodies #SusanTheDog #PetLovers #AnimalArt #CreativePetGifts #ArtForAnimalLovers

Cool or warm?

I painted and repainted this tiny magnetic canvas of sweet Susan catching flies.

#PetPortraits #AcrylicArt #CustomPetPaintings #DogArt #ArtByGreenGoodies #SusanTheDog #PetLovers #AnimalArt #CreativePetGifts #ArtForAnimalLovers

Have you visited an art museum recently?

Over the weekend I taught a workshop at @museumofwiart in West Bend, WI.

#greengoodies #art #wisconsin #artistsoninstagram #wisconsinartist #artmuseum

Have you visited an art museum recently?

Over the weekend I taught a workshop at @museumofwiart in West Bend, WI.

#greengoodies #art #wisconsin #artistsoninstagram #wisconsinartist #artmuseum

Today’s the day!

The Spring Crafty Fair is one day only!
10-4pm
Goodman Center
Madison, WI

Come shop with local small businesses!

Booth 25 in the brassworks building (across from the main building)

Thank you for investing in your local small businesses by shopping at events like The Crafty Fair!

@rosyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy puts an enormous amount of time and energy into coordinating these events. Thank you!

#greengoodies #art #wisconsinart #madison

@goodmancenterwi @thecraftyfair

Today’s the day!

The Spring Crafty Fair is one day only!
10-4pm
Goodman Center
Madison, WI

Come shop with local small businesses!

Booth 25 in the brassworks building (across from the main building)

Thank you for investing in your local small businesses by shopping at events like The Crafty Fair!

@rosyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy puts an enormous amount of time and energy into coordinating these events. Thank you!

#greengoodies #art #wisconsinart #madison

@goodmancenterwi @thecraftyfair

Wisconsinites call to increase funding for the arts!

Create Wisconsin Day was hosted by @createwis at the @overturecenter last week. I spent the day representing @wisconsincraft with Sarah Weh of @sjw.handmade

Artist in residence, @kibafreemanart , encouraged collaboration and shared what he has been working on to build community in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Keynote speaker, @artsinfoguy , shared data about the impact of the arts on local and state economy. It’s clear that art brings tourism, encourages community engagement and boosts business.

@wisconsincraft and @artdosemagazineweekly know that investing in the arts has an immediate positive impact on commerce and community.

Wisconsin is 49th in per capita funding for arts.
It’s time to invest in our state by fueling the arts!

Wisconsin has work to do!

Wisconsinites call to increase funding for the arts!

Create Wisconsin Day was hosted by @createwis at the @overturecenter last week. I spent the day representing @wisconsincraft with Sarah Weh of @sjw.handmade

Artist in residence, @kibafreemanart , encouraged collaboration and shared what he has been working on to build community in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Keynote speaker, @artsinfoguy , shared data about the impact of the arts on local and state economy. It’s clear that art brings tourism, encourages community engagement and boosts business.

@wisconsincraft and @artdosemagazineweekly know that investing in the arts has an immediate positive impact on commerce and community.

Wisconsin is 49th in per capita funding for arts.
It’s time to invest in our state by fueling the arts!

Wisconsin has work to do!

Rooted in a deep human desire to connect we find ourselves stirring from winter, ready for community events!

March 9th The lovely Zuzu is having her 20th birthday pawty and YOU are invited!
Zuzu is the cat half of @bernieandzuzu , a Madison based art business that inspires creativity and compassion.

Leave your pets at home but bring a picture for live pet portraits! Half of all pet portrait proceeds are donated to Zuzu’s health care fund. Being 20 is fun until the vet bills roll in. Let’s help Zuzu live her best life!

April 5th is @thecraftyfair at Goodman Community Center. Shopping local is an act of community love.

Sign up now to join me for a day at the Museum of Wisconsin Art on April 19th. If you’re feeling unsure about how to approach portraiture and would like to experience different techniques and practices for representing the human form you’ll love this one day workshop.

Participants will take home a sketchbook and have experience with 3 different sketchbook techniques to engage with.

Farmers market beings mid-April. I am back for another season on the 100 block of State Street in downtown Madison, WI. If you’re planning a visit to Madison be sure to stop by 9am-1pm on Saturdays. Check my website in case of events or weather cancellations. I’ll try to be there but rain doesn’t agree with my work.

This is just the start to a very busy year filled with lots of fun events!

💚GG

#greengoodies #art #wisconsinartist

Rooted in a deep human desire to connect we find ourselves stirring from winter, ready for community events!

March 9th The lovely Zuzu is having her 20th birthday pawty and YOU are invited!
Zuzu is the cat half of @bernieandzuzu , a Madison based art business that inspires creativity and compassion.

Leave your pets at home but bring a picture for live pet portraits! Half of all pet portrait proceeds are donated to Zuzu’s health care fund. Being 20 is fun until the vet bills roll in. Let’s help Zuzu live her best life!

April 5th is @thecraftyfair at Goodman Community Center. Shopping local is an act of community love.

Sign up now to join me for a day at the Museum of Wisconsin Art on April 19th. If you’re feeling unsure about how to approach portraiture and would like to experience different techniques and practices for representing the human form you’ll love this one day workshop.

Participants will take home a sketchbook and have experience with 3 different sketchbook techniques to engage with.

Farmers market beings mid-April. I am back for another season on the 100 block of State Street in downtown Madison, WI. If you’re planning a visit to Madison be sure to stop by 9am-1pm on Saturdays. Check my website in case of events or weather cancellations. I’ll try to be there but rain doesn’t agree with my work.

This is just the start to a very busy year filled with lots of fun events!

💚GG

#greengoodies #art #wisconsinartist

Start on it!

Whatever you have the intention to do, push yourself to begin.

It’s scary but you have done scarier things and survived.

Those materials aren’t going to use themselves.

Get going!
You’ve got this!
💚GG

Shirt by @chasemycreations

#greengoodies

Start on it!

Whatever you have the intention to do, push yourself to begin.

It’s scary but you have done scarier things and survived.

Those materials aren’t going to use themselves.

Get going!
You’ve got this!
💚GG

Shirt by @chasemycreations

#greengoodies

Celebrate making it to March by coming to Verona for a NEW event, Spotlight on the Arts.

Saturday, March 1
10 am - 4 pm

Learn about coffee growers from Colombia and create a self portrait to show our growers how much we love their work!

Self portrait station & shop Green Goodies Art!

Thank you for shopping small, local businesses. Every dollar spent with a small business helps feed families and positively impacts the lives of your neighbors.

We heard you loud and clear at Femmestival that you LOVE your local femme owned businesses and you SHOWED UP for us!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Keep buying local and small!

💚GG

I hope to see you on Saturday, March 1 at @alicegoodcoffee in Verona, WI.

#greengoodies #art #wisconsin @wisconsincraff

Celebrate making it to March by coming to Verona for a NEW event, Spotlight on the Arts.

Saturday, March 1
10 am - 4 pm

Learn about coffee growers from Colombia and create a self portrait to show our growers how much we love their work!

Self portrait station & shop Green Goodies Art!

Thank you for shopping small, local businesses. Every dollar spent with a small business helps feed families and positively impacts the lives of your neighbors.

We heard you loud and clear at Femmestival that you LOVE your local femme owned businesses and you SHOWED UP for us!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Keep buying local and small!

💚GG

I hope to see you on Saturday, March 1 at @alicegoodcoffee in Verona, WI.

#greengoodies #art #wisconsin @wisconsincraff

Femmestival is coming!!!

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025
11am-4pm
Garver Feed Mill (Madison, WI, USA)

Come celebrate and uplift the femmes of our community!

Get a hug and let’s take a pic together! I enjoy looking back on events and seeing the love we share. Madison is such a beautiful city, made even more beautiful by your generosity and patronage.

See you on Sunday!
@femmestival #greengoodies #art #Wisconsin

Femmestival is coming!!!

Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025
11am-4pm
Garver Feed Mill (Madison, WI, USA)

Come celebrate and uplift the femmes of our community!

Get a hug and let’s take a pic together! I enjoy looking back on events and seeing the love we share. Madison is such a beautiful city, made even more beautiful by your generosity and patronage.

See you on Sunday!
@femmestival #greengoodies #art #Wisconsin

Sip slowly

Reminders of community fill my cup.

@wisconsincraft is a nonprofit group I got involved with recently. Networking and connecting with its members has brought me heaps of joy.

This sketchbook spread is of mugs from Wisconsin ceramicists.

It’s extra special to select a mug when you have met the hands that crafted it.

Reminder to sip slowly.

@twicebakedearthware
@uphamstreetpottery
@zeme_mke
@victoriarubinstein
@hendrixceramics
@kate.marotz
@lindermanpottery
@rlnicholasart
@jeansclaystudio

#greengoodies #wisconsinartist #sketchbook #wisconsincraft

Sip slowly

Reminders of community fill my cup.

@wisconsincraft is a nonprofit group I got involved with recently. Networking and connecting with its members has brought me heaps of joy.

This sketchbook spread is of mugs from Wisconsin ceramicists.

It’s extra special to select a mug when you have met the hands that crafted it.

Reminder to sip slowly.

@twicebakedearthware
@uphamstreetpottery
@zeme_mke
@victoriarubinstein
@hendrixceramics
@kate.marotz
@lindermanpottery
@rlnicholasart
@jeansclaystudio

#greengoodies #wisconsinartist #sketchbook #wisconsincraft

Emily (Houston, Texas, USA)

As soon as the timer begins my mind is sucked under the current, propelled by constant flow, rescued only by the piercing beeps demanding my return to reality.

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #sketchbook #acrylicpainting

Emily (Houston, Texas, USA)

As soon as the timer begins my mind is sucked under the current, propelled by constant flow, rescued only by the piercing beeps demanding my return to reality.

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #sketchbook #acrylicpainting

Sketchbook Spread: Draw 100 Faces

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #livestream

Sketchbook Spread: Draw 100 Faces

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #livestream

Does your medium influence your style?

Testing different mediums against the same portrait of Jorja from New Zealand.

1. Collage (spelling errors abundant at 3am)
2. Oil pastel (I can’t get past the greasy feeling transferred to my fingers)
3. Acrylic (bread and butter)
4. Marker
5. Ballpoint pen

Next: gouache, watercolor, oil paint, charcoal, colored pencil, chalk pastel and graphite

Thank you to everyone who subscribed and joined the livestream on YouTube.

I will be streaming on YouTube and continuing with my work. The show must go on.

#greengoodies #sketchbook

Does your medium influence your style?

Testing different mediums against the same portrait of Jorja from New Zealand.

1. Collage (spelling errors abundant at 3am)
2. Oil pastel (I can’t get past the greasy feeling transferred to my fingers)
3. Acrylic (bread and butter)
4. Marker
5. Ballpoint pen

Next: gouache, watercolor, oil paint, charcoal, colored pencil, chalk pastel and graphite

Thank you to everyone who subscribed and joined the livestream on YouTube.

I will be streaming on YouTube and continuing with my work. The show must go on.

#greengoodies #sketchbook

We knew this day was coming.

#greengoodies

We knew this day was coming.

#greengoodies

The @overturegalleries have been promoting art in our community for 20 years.

It is a joy and honor to share my talents and give back to the people who dedicate their lives to running this incredible space.

Before it was the Overture Center that we know and love today this space was the Civic Center. While not as glamorous and stunning to look at, the Civic Center provided opportunities for children to display their artwork from Madison area schools. In 1999 my self portrait was one of the chosen few to be displayed.

Today we come full circle as my portraiture has been selected to share the Impact that the Overture Center has and continues to have on our community.

It is the hard work of every staff member and volunteer that makes the Overture Center a pillar of arts in Wisconsin. The artists, performers and community members who utilize the center would not be able to use the space if it were not for the work both behind the scenes and in front of the curtain.

The custodial staff, bartenders, accountants, outreach coordinators, marketing team, IT crew, caterers, event staff, ushers, gallery staff and leadership teams work in harmony to maintain the beauty and magic that is the Overture Center. These people are the doers and dream makers. They operate and manage high quality events, book entertaining shows, host weddings, educate school groups, inspire minds and open the door to so many important conversations.

Thank you for over 20 years of community service and dedication to the arts.

Thank you to all the staff who know the show must go on.
#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #wisconsin #overturecenter

The @overturegalleries have been promoting art in our community for 20 years.

It is a joy and honor to share my talents and give back to the people who dedicate their lives to running this incredible space.

Before it was the Overture Center that we know and love today this space was the Civic Center. While not as glamorous and stunning to look at, the Civic Center provided opportunities for children to display their artwork from Madison area schools. In 1999 my self portrait was one of the chosen few to be displayed.

Today we come full circle as my portraiture has been selected to share the Impact that the Overture Center has and continues to have on our community.

It is the hard work of every staff member and volunteer that makes the Overture Center a pillar of arts in Wisconsin. The artists, performers and community members who utilize the center would not be able to use the space if it were not for the work both behind the scenes and in front of the curtain.

The custodial staff, bartenders, accountants, outreach coordinators, marketing team, IT crew, caterers, event staff, ushers, gallery staff and leadership teams work in harmony to maintain the beauty and magic that is the Overture Center. These people are the doers and dream makers. They operate and manage high quality events, book entertaining shows, host weddings, educate school groups, inspire minds and open the door to so many important conversations.

Thank you for over 20 years of community service and dedication to the arts.

Thank you to all the staff who know the show must go on.
#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #wisconsin #overturecenter

Morning sketches over chai

It’s always a treat to sketch from life.

A combination of speed and oblivion make for the best sessions in public. Once someone catches on to your secret observations their body language changes.

Materials : Sailor fountain pen & Talens Art Creations Sketchbook

#greengoodies

Morning sketches over chai

It’s always a treat to sketch from life.

A combination of speed and oblivion make for the best sessions in public. Once someone catches on to your secret observations their body language changes.

Materials : Sailor fountain pen & Talens Art Creations Sketchbook

#greengoodies

#greengoodies #art #artstudio #paint

#greengoodies #art #artstudio #paint

Seriously worried

We need to get a handle on this heat escaping!
I’m the only person in here working at 1am. I doubt any of the other artists have experienced just how cold it gets at night.

Since my studio has an exterior wall and 2 big windows we are exposed.

Acrylic paint should be stored between 65-75 degrees F to prevent deterioration and separation. When acrylic paint freezes it is left unusable as the polymer binder hardens and becomes brittle.

This bag alone has thousands of dollars worth of paint in it. No joke. No exaggeration. Thousands.

As eager as I am to move and start working here, it needs some work first.

Time to start learning about insulation!

#greengoodies #artstudio #wisconsinartist

Seriously worried

We need to get a handle on this heat escaping!
I’m the only person in here working at 1am. I doubt any of the other artists have experienced just how cold it gets at night.

Since my studio has an exterior wall and 2 big windows we are exposed.

Acrylic paint should be stored between 65-75 degrees F to prevent deterioration and separation. When acrylic paint freezes it is left unusable as the polymer binder hardens and becomes brittle.

This bag alone has thousands of dollars worth of paint in it. No joke. No exaggeration. Thousands.

As eager as I am to move and start working here, it needs some work first.

Time to start learning about insulation!

#greengoodies #artstudio #wisconsinartist

Prepping our FIRST STUDIO!

There’s so much to do to get this space ready to paint in.

1. Paint
2. Insulation & heat
3. Furnish & function
4. Move supplies

Our studio neighbor, Marie, is as sweet as can be. She gave us leftover paint after painting her studio next door.

We had just enough for 2 walls!

Next we need to insulate the room. I like to paint and steam at night and it was 10 degrees f (-13 c) tonight. The windows were condensation a lot and it felt so cold when I finished painting.

I’m afraid to leave my acrylic paints there overnight in case they freeze. Hopefully adding some thick blackout curtains will help keep it warm inside.

Should I have a desk or just my easel?

#greengoodies #artstudio #arts #wisconsinartist

Prepping our FIRST STUDIO!

There’s so much to do to get this space ready to paint in.

1. Paint
2. Insulation & heat
3. Furnish & function
4. Move supplies

Our studio neighbor, Marie, is as sweet as can be. She gave us leftover paint after painting her studio next door.

We had just enough for 2 walls!

Next we need to insulate the room. I like to paint and steam at night and it was 10 degrees f (-13 c) tonight. The windows were condensation a lot and it felt so cold when I finished painting.

I’m afraid to leave my acrylic paints there overnight in case they freeze. Hopefully adding some thick blackout curtains will help keep it warm inside.

Should I have a desk or just my easel?

#greengoodies #artstudio #arts #wisconsinartist

First time and it won’t be my last!

@butterbirdchicken is a delicious new restaurant located on Regent Street in downtown Madison. This is not sponsored!

They offer rotisserie chicken, fried chicken, chicken sandwiches and all the fixins along with a large selection of adult beverages, milkshakes, housemade tea and more!

Don’t miss the Photo Booth in the back hallway!

I tried the harvest bowl, hot chicken sandwich and tenders.

Be prepared to splurge $$ on a flavor packed meal.

#greengoodies

First time and it won’t be my last!

@butterbirdchicken is a delicious new restaurant located on Regent Street in downtown Madison. This is not sponsored!

They offer rotisserie chicken, fried chicken, chicken sandwiches and all the fixins along with a large selection of adult beverages, milkshakes, housemade tea and more!

Don’t miss the Photo Booth in the back hallway!

I tried the harvest bowl, hot chicken sandwich and tenders.

Be prepared to splurge $$ on a flavor packed meal.

#greengoodies

Sometimes you catch more vibes than fish.

Pen: Sailor Fude de Mannen

#greengoodies

Sometimes you catch more vibes than fish.

Pen: Sailor Fude de Mannen

#greengoodies

Time to share your family home remedies.

Still the tea.

Flower, gleam and glow
Let your power shine
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine

#greengoodies

Time to share your family home remedies.

Still the tea.

Flower, gleam and glow
Let your power shine
Make the clock reverse
Bring back what once was mine

#greengoodies

Up late playing

#greengoodies #gansaitambi #sketchbook

Up late playing

#greengoodies #gansaitambi #sketchbook

Gansai Tambi by Kuretake

Japan makes some of the best art supplies in the world.

Gansai Tambi is a traditional Japanese watercolor which behaves unlike western watercolor.

I received this set of 24 as a gift for Christmas. This was my first time using them!

💚💚💚💚💚

#greengoodies #art #paint #gansaitambi

Gansai Tambi by Kuretake

Japan makes some of the best art supplies in the world.

Gansai Tambi is a traditional Japanese watercolor which behaves unlike western watercolor.

I received this set of 24 as a gift for Christmas. This was my first time using them!

💚💚💚💚💚

#greengoodies #art #paint #gansaitambi

An evening of painting. 🎄

#greengoodies

An evening of painting. 🎄

#greengoodies

Getting ready for Mini Crafty Fair!

I was added last minute and am very excited to see everyone come out to shop local.

#greengoodies @thecraftyfair #art

Getting ready for Mini Crafty Fair!

I was added last minute and am very excited to see everyone come out to shop local.

#greengoodies @thecraftyfair #art

Shop Local at the Mini Crafty Fair

SATURDAY, Dec 14
10-4
149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI

I’ll be there set up with tons of art prints, magnets, NEW stickers, cards and more!

Come say hi!

#greengoodies

Shop Local at the Mini Crafty Fair

SATURDAY, Dec 14
10-4
149 Waubesa St, Madison, WI

I’ll be there set up with tons of art prints, magnets, NEW stickers, cards and more!

Come say hi!

#greengoodies

Doom prepping

This is a bad condition to order acrylic paint in. If it wasn't for the pressing tariff war, I would not have done this.

Even a little time in freezing temperatures can ruin your paint!

Acrylic paint contains an acrylic polymer. This material plasticizes when frozen, rendering the paint useless.

I live in Wisconsin, USA. Today it snowed.

As a small business owner, I need to have my supplies at the best price.

What's the supply you can't live without?

Clearly, mine is paint.

#greengoodies #artist

Doom prepping

This is a bad condition to order acrylic paint in. If it wasn't for the pressing tariff war, I would not have done this.

Even a little time in freezing temperatures can ruin your paint!

Acrylic paint contains an acrylic polymer. This material plasticizes when frozen, rendering the paint useless.

I live in Wisconsin, USA. Today it snowed.

As a small business owner, I need to have my supplies at the best price.

What's the supply you can't live without?

Clearly, mine is paint.

#greengoodies #artist

Product photo geniuses, I summon the.

#greengoodies

Product photo geniuses, I summon the.

#greengoodies

Trying colored pencils

Usually I use paint but @draketheartist inspired me to use a different medium.

I’m awful slow with colored pencils and am working on learning to layer and blend.

Each tiny sketch took many hours.

#greengoodies

Trying colored pencils

Usually I use paint but @draketheartist inspired me to use a different medium.

I’m awful slow with colored pencils and am working on learning to layer and blend.

Each tiny sketch took many hours.

#greengoodies

Crayola vs Prismacolor

Not all colored pencils are created equal.

Crayola has a hard core while Prismacolor has a waxy core.

#greengoodies

Crayola vs Prismacolor

Not all colored pencils are created equal.

Crayola has a hard core while Prismacolor has a waxy core.

#greengoodies

Pick your team

Custom ornaments going quick!
Order yours today! 💚🎄

#greengoodies @bridam.21

Pick your team

Custom ornaments going quick!
Order yours today! 💚🎄

#greengoodies @bridam.21

Hand studies 1-5

Keep them coming.

Thanks for sending a picture @squeekir @floor.vd.heide @nina_mireille @mfredofficial @kail.vay 💚

#greengoodies

Hand studies 1-5

Keep them coming.

Thanks for sending a picture @squeekir @floor.vd.heide @nina_mireille @mfredofficial @kail.vay 💚

#greengoodies

Hand Study #5

@squeekir thank you for providing inspiration for today’s acrylic painting study

#greengoodies

Hand Study #5

@squeekir thank you for providing inspiration for today’s acrylic painting study

#greengoodies

🎄

#greengoodies #christmas

🎄

#greengoodies #christmas

Hand Study #4

Do you ever find yourself consumed by a painting study so much that it’s hard to stop?

I found myself really engaged when painting @squeekir @floor.vd.heide

Thank you Floor for this stunning perspective.

💚GG

#greengoodies

Hand Study #4

Do you ever find yourself consumed by a painting study so much that it’s hard to stop?

I found myself really engaged when painting @squeekir @floor.vd.heide

Thank you Floor for this stunning perspective.

💚GG

#greengoodies

Can I draw you?

Thank you for your love and support on this journey. 💚

#greengoodies

Can I draw you?

Thank you for your love and support on this journey. 💚

#greengoodies

Thank you around the world for your support and for sending pictures.

Sketching brings me relaxation in a way nothing else can.

When there are no expectations or requirements given it’s easy to hop into a flow state.

It’s only here and now that is important. That’s all we really have.

#greengoodies

Thank you around the world for your support and for sending pictures.

Sketching brings me relaxation in a way nothing else can.

When there are no expectations or requirements given it’s easy to hop into a flow state.

It’s only here and now that is important. That’s all we really have.

#greengoodies

Hand Study #3

Many hands makes light work.

Thank you to everyone who sent photos of your hands💐

Here’s @nina_mireille 🫶

#greengoodies

Hand Study #3

Many hands makes light work.

Thank you to everyone who sent photos of your hands💐

Here’s @nina_mireille 🫶

#greengoodies

Hand Study #2

Can you recognize people from their hands?

Thank you @mfredofficial for sharing your photo.

#greengoodies

Hand Study #2

Can you recognize people from their hands?

Thank you @mfredofficial for sharing your photo.

#greengoodies

Hand Study #1

Rather than be frustrated by my lack of patience with painting hands we are going to level up our self efficacy by practicing.

Thank you @kail.vay for sharing this precious moment.

DM me a reference photo of your hand!

#greengoodies #acrylicpainting

Hand Study #1

Rather than be frustrated by my lack of patience with painting hands we are going to level up our self efficacy by practicing.

Thank you @kail.vay for sharing this precious moment.

DM me a reference photo of your hand!

#greengoodies #acrylicpainting

Can I draw you?

Drawing is a fundamental skill in improving your painting.

Along the way of painting The Garden of 1000 Faces I’ve been sketching to level up my abilities to capture likeness and find my own style.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their likeness.

Send yours using the form in my bio 🤗

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #sketch

Can I draw you?

Drawing is a fundamental skill in improving your painting.

Along the way of painting The Garden of 1000 Faces I’ve been sketching to level up my abilities to capture likeness and find my own style.

Thank you to everyone who has shared their likeness.

Send yours using the form in my bio 🤗

#greengoodies #gardenof1000faces #sketch

Help!

Float frames are a great way to professionally highlight your artwork.

Making sure to order the correct size is important.

This batch was meant to fit flush with the frame but I forgot to measure the thickness of the artwork.

Luckily we have options:
1. Add a piece of wood between the art and the frame to bring it flush
2. Place another order with the correct depth and save these frames for another project

Definitely not going to return them. I’d rather support the small business and be over prepared for the next project than trouble them with having to resell the frames.

Artists what would you do? Artwork drop off is next week!

#greengoodies #artist @wisconsincraft #artistsoninstagram #artadvice

Help!

Float frames are a great way to professionally highlight your artwork.

Making sure to order the correct size is important.

This batch was meant to fit flush with the frame but I forgot to measure the thickness of the artwork.

Luckily we have options:
1. Add a piece of wood between the art and the frame to bring it flush
2. Place another order with the correct depth and save these frames for another project

Definitely not going to return them. I’d rather support the small business and be over prepared for the next project than trouble them with having to resell the frames.

Artists what would you do? Artwork drop off is next week!

#greengoodies #artist @wisconsincraft #artistsoninstagram #artadvice

Two sketchbooks are better than one

While one is drying the next one is ready for more!

#greengoodies

Two sketchbooks are better than one

While one is drying the next one is ready for more!

#greengoodies

Sketching a place helps you savor your surroundings.

While photos can feel intrusive, sketches are intimate and impressive.

Plus, people watching with a pen in hand leads to some interesting conversations.

#greengoodies

Sketching a place helps you savor your surroundings.

While photos can feel intrusive, sketches are intimate and impressive.

Plus, people watching with a pen in hand leads to some interesting conversations.

#greengoodies

2,30€

#greengoodies #camiño #sketchbook

2,30€

#greengoodies #camiño #sketchbook

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