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Art-making, in all of its forms, is a magical process. I see a value in all of the ways we can create, one VERY fun way is a night out with great friends, food, wine, and a paintbrush. Last night, at Riverside Country Club, I guided twelve ladies through a dandelion-inspired springtime painting. Blue sky, bright colors, sunshine, and a slight breeze blowing the dandelion across the canvas... Here, we begin by filling up the background with blue, yellow, and white. Key thoughts- just jump in! :) "An Artist never makes a mistake, they just change their mind." As the...

Imagekind Print   Making a living in art is...unique (insert belly laugh). :) I am constantly trying to improve, learn, grow, create and move forward in my methods. Today I wanted to share a quick insight that I'm VERY excited about. Maybe it will help you too?! Through amazing books, mentors, and podcasts I found Imagekind, an amazing print to order site. I am so sooooo happy to not paint, photograph, print, mat, pack, wrap, post, mail...EVERY single print. The time that goes into each print is a little wild and really didn't seem to add up for me. This...

allisonmcgreefineart2016 Choose HAPPINESS Life is, well, life.  Each of has a relative high and low on our horizon.  We have a chance to see the light, and an equal (and possibly even easier choice) to see darkness; please choose happiness.  Fight for your happiness.   It's cliché, it seems obvious, but I think it really takes energy and dedication to do so. Life has dealt my family a few rough health cards these past few months.  I know I don’t have to bleed to show my empathy, but part of me wants to.  I crave to bear part of the burden;...