As I continue this series, I continue to find inspiration. Today’s piece found it’s way into my February collage challenge when I told myself it was high time I stopped pinning new ideas and started using the ones I already had on the many Pinterest boards I’ve built .  This Bouquet #2 steeped in vintage vibes and bold rich colors. Bouquet #2 I was inspired by this mixed media pin from @stephaniefielden .  I really loved the pops of red and sharpness of the black laid on top of the collage background.   For my version, I started with brushes from Always Be Coloring  and  Alaina Jensen .  Then I pulled in elements from the Botanical Silhouettes set from Kelly Burke .  I wanted more colors and textures.  I pulled in additional colors, working with a vintage color palette for the background and bold dark colors for the bouquet.  I chose to leave the vase as the bold statement in the piece with the red to draw the eye up.  I really felt li...

Trying new techniques is always a great way to stretch my creative muscles. I’ve never been one to stick myself in a box, or niche down as they say.  I’m more of a try it and my style will come through regardless of the work I’m creating.   All of that to say I’ll be exploring digital collage for the month of February using only flower bouquet layouts.  This idea came together in pieces, not all at once as you might think. I think the spark started when I watched the replay of Jennifer Nicholas’ Creative Hangout with KellyBurke .  In this episode they showcase Kelly’s new Procreate brush release Botanical Silhouettes .  Both gals build a floral piece.  I’d already been playing with Kelly’s Botanical Sampler when I watched this video.  I already had one piece created with a vase and a bit of a potted plant vibe on a textured mixed media background, as you can see in bellow. Planted - 2025 November Then the episode she did of the  Creative Hangou...

Inspired by a few of the museums we’ve visited in our travel this winter, as well as the thrift stores, vintage markets and antique stores we found along the way.  Vintage Glass Bottles is a digital watercolor piece I really enjoyed challenging myself to create.  It was also the last piece I create in January.

  Download PDF Tulips includes five quote strips and eight vintage graphics Please read  terms of use  before printing.  

I was inspired by THIS Andrea Nelson Art video.  So I had a go creating a digital version with Procreate and I’m in love with how it turned out.  There might be more of these pieces in the future.  

  Download PDF Bicycle Quotes  includes four quote cards.   Please read  terms of use  before printing.  

  Download PDF Growth in the Storm includes five quote clippings and clippings from my Boho Foliage design. Please read  terms of use  before printing.