Melinda VanRy

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  • The 52-Week Art Journal Journey
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  • 52-Week Art Journal

    Week 47: Last Leaves of Autumn Watercolor

    / November 19, 2023

    I know I was supposed to move on… “supposed to”… move on from watercolors BUT I really wanted to try my version of an autumn branch I saw on Andrea Nelson’s Instagram. And…

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    Week 45: Colorful Watercolor Frames

    / November 5, 2023

    Welcome to Week 43 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey. I’m Melinda, and I’m here to encourage you to reclaim your creativity and establish a healthy habit of creative self-care through my simple…

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    Week 42: More Mind-Quieting Lines

    / October 15, 2023

    Welcome to Week 42 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey. I’m Melinda, and I’m here to encourage you to reclaim your creativity and establish a healthy habit of creative self-care through my simple…

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    Week 33: Translucent Acrylic… Lines and… CATS!

    / August 13, 2023

    We're relaxing with acrylic craft paint... which it turns out can have a translucent effect like watercolor with nothing but an old plastic credit-card style card.

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    Week 29: Watercolor Agate

    / July 16, 2023

    Not gonna lie, while I love this week's small art in theory, I'd rather not share the results with the world. But here we are, and if my "bad" art encourages you to…

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  • Art journal page with purple blue and black night sky with paint spatter stars and full moon over black paper mountains.
    52-Week Art Journal

    Week 28: Climbing Every Mountain

    / July 9, 2023

    It's Week 28 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey, and we're having fun with acrylic paint and a bit of collage to remind ourselves to keep climbing.

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    Week 25: Finding Peace in the Process

    / June 18, 2023

    We're finding flow in lines and color inspired by Andrea Nelson Art this Week 25 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey!

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  • All the colors of the rainbow being painted in an abstract watercolor wash.
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    Week 19: Go with the Flow

    / May 3, 2023

    It's Week 19 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey, and we're exploring watercolors this week. Reclaim your creativity and establish a healthy habit of creative self-care with me.

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  • Image of abstract painting on my art journal page. Sun-warm colors over the dark.
    52-Week Art Journal

    Week 14: It’s Up to You

    / April 2, 2023

    Okay, Friends, let’s do something a little different this week… If you’re new here, check out the Week 1 prompt to make your journal. Week 1: Make this Journal… and Journey Your Own.…

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  • Image of my hand getting ready to outline black crumpled paper print on an art journal page. To relax.
    52-Week Art Journal

    Week 13: RELAX

    / March 26, 2023

    Welcome to Week 13 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey! How’s it going? This week you’re going to need some scrap paper, just a bit smaller than your journal page. Scissors, if you…

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Night sky number 2 from this week’s 52-Week Art Night sky number 2 from this week’s 52-Week Art Journal Journey prompt. It’s never too late to join! Link in @better.with.art bio. #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #creativeselfcare #artidea
Working on getting decent photos for my new shop! Working on getting decent photos for my new shop! What do you think of this set? 😍 If you'd like it at the discounted Christmas Bazaar price let me know ASAP! I love how my little art looks under glass. 😊 But it IS difficult to photograph. #artjewelry #jewelryforsale #giftidea #uniquegifts #artgift #handmade #cabochonjewelry #shopsmall #cnyartist
Fun and relaxing paint small art this week on the Fun and relaxing paint small art this week on the 52-Week Art Journal Journey. Mine came out mostly different from its inspiration, and you can make it your own, too! #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #creativeselfcare #abstractart #simpleart #artidea #makeartwithme
My first show. 😍 I shared my table with a frien My first show. 😍 I shared my table with a friend. Contact me if you see something you like to take advantage of the special show prices before what’s left is added to my new online shop! #artgifts #artjewelry #artmagnets #mixedmediart #giftideas #christmasdecorations #artforsale #jewelryforsale #uniquegifts
It’s Week 48 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey! It’s Week 48 of the 52-Week Art Journal Journey! Join me for some relaxing creative self-care, night-sky painting. It’s never too late to reclaim your creativity! Link to full video prompt in @better.with.art bio! #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #creativeselfcare #reclaimyourcreativity #paintwithme #abstractart #paintfun #artidea
Busy busy, and fueled by hot cocoa. 😊 Thanksgiv Busy busy, and fueled by hot cocoa. 😊 Thanksgiving hosting-family duties will be Sunday. Today is arting. Getting ready for Saturday's Christmas Bazaar. First time selling art and hand-made items in person. Excited. A bit nervous at times. More than a bit at others. 😆 Feeling thankful. Happy Thanksgiving, Friends! #artistsoninstagram #cnyartist #thankful #workinprogress
We’re enjoying a final celebration of autumn bea We’re enjoying a final celebration of autumn beauty this Thanksgiving week on the 52-Week Art Journal Journey. Join us! It’s never too late to reclaim your creativity. Practice creative self-care with me! Link to full video prompt in @better.with.art bio #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #watercolor #fallcolor #colortheory #autumncolorpalette #artidea #artreel #artprocess #cnyartist #creativeselfcare
More jewelry ready for Saturday’s Christmas Baza More jewelry ready for Saturday’s Christmas Bazaar. More colors and styles available. If you’re interested in taking advantage of $20-and-under-gifts, sales-tax-included Bazaar prices but can’t make it to the Bazaar, message me for more details and pictures of other pieces. It’s time to focus on finishing other items and art pieces. But I’ve been having so much fun with the cabochon jewelry, keychains, and magnets. 😍 #artjewelry #mixedmediaart #artgifts #christmasgifts #giftideas #mixedmediaartist #cnyartist #shopsmall #independentartist #jewelryforsale #unique #uniquejewelry #uniquegifts
I love this delicate branch of tenacious little au I love this delicate branch of tenacious little autumn leaves! Check out the latest 52-Week Art Journal Journey prompt via link in @better.with.art bio. It's never too late to reclaim your creativity and establish a habit of creative self-care. #artjournalwithmelinda #52weekartjournal #smallart #watercolor #autumncolor #fallart #creativeselfcare #artwithme #colormixing #fallleaves #grateful #cnyartist #mixedmediaart
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