Welcome! Im so pleased to have you be a part of Blossoms & Bones!
I am super excited about this time of the year as the weather slowly warms, new growth starts to emerge from the earth, and the birds migrate back home. OK, I know I may have spring fever and am seeing the winter through rose colored glasses, but I am so inspired by what is to come.....
Let me guide you in elevating your art practice and fuel your creativity. Create with me, learn my techniques/tips/tricks and become a more confident artist. See below for what's happening this month. The best way to learn, is to just do. Jump in with me, the water is warm!
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Let's get busy!
Our February Projects
Groundhog Day
Learn Techniques as I paint a Groundhog
Easy method of transferring images into your sketchbook: Graphite Paper
Achieving a successful first layer in Watercolor:
Neutal Gray Tint - Daniel Smith Watercolor
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February 2-4
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Winter Seed Pods
Let's Create Together
I've been busy collecting seed pods as I go for my winter walks. Join me in collecting found seed pods and painting their beauty with watercolors and gouache. Gather your own and meet me on social media to see the process.
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February 5-8
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Lunar New Year 2024
Let's Create Together
The Year of the Wood Dragon 2024 begins Saturday, February the 10th. The Wood Dragon year is linked to creativity, charm, and confidence.
Let's Brainstorm and make a two page Sketchbook spread to Celebrate the New Lunar Year. Meet me on social media with your own ideas to see the process.
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February 9-12
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The Cornell Lab's
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 16-19, 2024
Anyone, anywhere can participate! Use the Merlin Bird ID app to help you identify your birds. Help record migration patters of many species of birds.
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Bird Art
Let's Create Together
After we are done with the Great Backyard Bird Count, let's make some Bird Art!
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February 20-26
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Vegetables
Let's Garden Together
This is the perfect time of the year to plant some cool weather vegetable seeds in the ground.
This link will take you to Our Living Canvas Blog
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A look back at January:
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In the studio
Art Day with my Cousin Bailey (left)
It's always an inspiration to work with a fellow artist!!
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In the Library
Book Binding
I found myself making art journals from old Pathology Books- A strangely satisfying process.
Email me if you are interested in learning more about this craft.
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In the Garden
Making Covers for my Southern Plants
With temperatures down into the teens, my warm weather plants needed protecting. I sewed bags with (pull cords on the bottom) to secure them in place during rain, ice, and high winds. I made 16 in total and saved over $100 making them myself!
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Learn with me! Follow on Instagram or Facebook for more information: JulesArtBender
- Feb. 2-4 Groundhog Day Art
- Feb. 5-8 Seeds and Seed Pod Art
- Feb. 9-12 Lunar New Year Art
- Feb. 13-14 Valentine's Day Art
- Feb 15 Get Merlin ID app for Great Backyard Bird Count
- Feb 16-19 Great Backyard Bird Count
- Feb 20-29 Bird Art Inspired by Great Backyard Bird Count
“If I could say it in words there
would be no reason to paint.”
— Edward Hopper