amarveloussparkMay 1, 20183 minThe Sketchbook ProjectSubtitle: When Procrastination Pays Off. Well, it’s done! After months of preparing drawing prompts and arranging pieces for our...
amarveloussparkFeb 4, 20183 minMandalas, Dreams, & ‘Super’ ThingsToday 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...
amarveloussparkJun 20, 20172 minSummertime KickoffThe school year officially ended a week ago, and I have been keeping quite busy since then. Last Thursday and Friday I participated in a...
amarveloussparkMay 8, 20173 minThe 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...
amarveloussparkMar 14, 20173 minLet 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...
amarveloussparkFeb 12, 20172 minA Balancing Act of TimeIt’s cloudy and rainy out today. I was hoping to spend some time outside since it has been unseasonably warm (no complaints here)....
amarveloussparkJan 9, 20173 minBe the LobsterHappy 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...
amarveloussparkDec 12, 20161 minCreative TraditionsYesterday I attended a DIY wreath-making workshop with my mother-in-law, and fellow blogger, MaryGin. We went to The Green Door, a unique...
amarveloussparkOct 13, 20164 minWhen Inspiration Presents ItselfThere was no school today, so I planned to spend the day running errands, grabbing lunch with my sister, and doing something creative (I...
amarveloussparkSep 11, 20161 minDIY Centerpiece SundayI’m getting married in less than TWO weeks! Today was dedicated to completing our centerpieces, with the help and talents of my mom,...
amarveloussparkMar 29, 20165 minHope and VisionThe American Visionary Art Museum (also known as AVAM) held a free conference yesterday entitled, Big Hope for Baltimore, as part of the...
amarveloussparkFeb 3, 20163 minBack in ActionPhew! 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...
amarveloussparkJan 27, 20162 minArt: Anywhere & EverywhereIt’s true. Artists can and will take their creativity anywhere and everywhere. They don’t need fancy art materials or a large studio...