Lynne, thank you! About acrylic paints drying out: I know that many feel that acrylic paints dry too quickly and others can’t handle the waiting! I usually work very quickly, especially when I paint intuitively like here, so drying too quickly was not a problem. And as I have used to working with watercolors and waiting for them to dry, the other way around is usually not a problem either. However, if drying too quickly was a problem, there are mediums that keep the paint wet longer. Golden brand has also Open Acrylics paints that dry more slowly. I use them for mono printing with Gelli plate or a glass plate.

Kristina, your mandala (http://kristinalehne.blogspot.de/2015/03/mandala.html) is so beautiful! It is also great to hear that my blog has been able to inspire you! Thank you for sharing!

Taina, thank you! Kiitos!

Suzanne, how interesting to hear that you have focused on combining music and art journaling! That’s so great!

Desiree, thank you! “Surprising myself” – so well said! I think that intuitive way of working is so exciting as you never know what comes up!

Gloria, thanks, have fun!

Thank you, Jan! What I hope with all my blog posts is to inspire the readers to use their creativity in whatever they do. Pick something and let go!

June, thanks for your great comment! (Love your work btw!) I think that with realistic figures, it is important to draw sketches first. That way our mind gets to know the object better. Then, when we make the actual painting we can let go.

Cathy, thanks! Many think that all artists are super messy but I personally like to keep the messy part inside the actual creating process. I like to think before I create and I often have my best ideas when I either walk the dogs or organize my supplies.

Thanks, Sandi! That’s exactly what I think too!

Mary, thank you! I love how you use the metaphor “driving on small roads”. You are such a brilliant writer! And yes, I do think that art requires freedom, some originality, playfulness, something that is living and not throughly controlled.