JM Art

06/15/2025

Had to remind myself today when I was feeling overwhelmed and a bit defeated that the to-do list will never end, so it’s important to stop and to-do something that lets your mind and heart exhale. Quick acrylic painting my version of “touching grass.”

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03/01/2025

I did this when Ukraine was first invaded by Russia, back when America supported its allies. As it turns out, America has been invaded by Russia, too, but our treasonous leaders don’t have a fraction of the honor and courage of Ukraine’s.

02/02/2025

Did you know that flowers have meaning? The black iris symbolizes rebellion. Purple, white and green violets were the symbols of the Suffragette Movement. There was the Jasmine Revolution Protests in Chin in 2011 (and there after jasmine became contraband). A peaceful coup in Portugal in 1974 was named the Carnation Revolution. The Rose Revolution in Georgia in 2003 marked the end of Soviet-era leadership in that country. And, of course, poppies symbolize the lives lost in the world wars. And February is the month of heart.

02/01/2025

I’m not sure what to do, so I’m gonna paint. Work in progress. Acrylic.

01/07/2025

Day 3 of Fun A Day Pittsburgh project, exploring emotion. Watercolor on baohong hot press paper.

01/05/2025

Next up for the Fun A Day Pittsburgh project. Watercolor on baohong hot press paper. What emotion does this conjure for you?

01/04/2025

For Fun A Day Pittsburgh this year, my theme is “emotion.” Each piece should evoke an emotion. I would love to see in the comments what emotion these draw from you. Here’s my first of the series:

01/04/2025

I love participating in Fun-A-Day every year because it’s a great reason to shake off the creativity block and do something artsy every day. Hope you all will join in the fun!

It's time to start thinking about your Fun-a-day project for 2025, hope you'll join us!

12/15/2024

Payne’s Gray all day, my favorite color for a watercolor snowy forest.