Art Inspiration

Art + Education + Everything In Between

Welcome! This site is an all-inclusive for my blog, portfolio, events, teaching resources, and other inspiration. I hope you find something that piques your interest!

A Marvelous Spark was born and developed in the summer of 2010: the name stemmed from a belief in everyday inspirations as sparks for creativity.

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amarvelousspark

May 1, 2018
3 min

The Sketchbook Project

Subtitle: When Procrastination Pays Off. Well, it’s done! After months of preparing drawing prompts and arranging pieces for our sketchbook, I am happy to an...

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amarvelousspark

Feb 4, 2018
3 min

Mandalas, Dreams, & ‘Super’ Things

Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I’m mostly excited about the commercials and the halftime show. I’m also excited to sit down and write for a bit this morning, e...

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amarvelousspark

Jun 20, 2017
2 min

Summertime Kickoff

The school year officially ended a week ago, and I have been keeping quite busy since then. Last Thursday and Friday I participated in a two-day painting wor...

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amarvelousspark

May 8, 2017
3 min

The Art of Illusion

“Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos.” – Yayoi Kusama I had the opportunity to see and experience the Infinity Mirrors exhibi...

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amarvelousspark

Mar 14, 2017
3 min

Let Your Light Shine!

The title for this post was inspired by a banner I saw downtown on Sunday. The past few weeks have been busy and full of energizing/inspiring events. As a re...

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amarvelousspark

Feb 12, 2017
3 min

A Balancing Act of Time

It’s cloudy and rainy out today. I was hoping to spend some time outside since it has been unseasonably warm (no complaints here). Instead, I am taking the o...

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amarvelousspark

Jan 9, 2017
3 min

Be the Lobster

Happy 2017! I’m happy to say that this first week of the year has started off with a lot of creativity, writing/reflection, and mind/body wellness. In my las...

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amarvelousspark

Dec 12, 2016
1 min

Creative Traditions

Yesterday I attended a DIY wreath-making workshop with my mother-in-law, and fellow blogger, MaryGin. We went to The Green Door, a unique store/workshop spac...

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amarvelousspark

Oct 13, 2016
4 min

When Inspiration Presents Itself

There was no school today, so I planned to spend the day running errands, grabbing lunch with my sister, and doing something creative (I know, ‘something cre...

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amarvelousspark

Sep 11, 2016
1 min

DIY Centerpiece Sunday

I’m getting married in less than TWO weeks! Today was dedicated to completing our centerpieces, with the help and talents of my mom, sister, and future mothe...

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amarvelousspark

Mar 29, 2016
5 min

Hope and Vision

The American Visionary Art Museum (also known as AVAM) held a free conference yesterday entitled, Big Hope for Baltimore, as part of the week-long Light City...

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amarvelousspark

Feb 3, 2016
3 min

Back in Action

Phew! Second day back from Winter Break 2.0, and I am EXHAUSTED (meanwhile I am writing this post instead of going to sleep…?!) It’s more from all the catchi...

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amarvelousspark

Jan 27, 2016
2 min

Art: Anywhere & Everywhere

It’s true. Artists can and will take their creativity anywhere and everywhere. They don’t need fancy art materials or a large studio space (although those th...

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