#my100daysofwritingsomething

[alexakarabin]

Goodnight Luna. . . . . . . . #luna #moth #mothart #lunamoth #painting #watercolor #glass #goldleaf #gilded #moon #moonart #hexagon #geometric #art #stars #marchmeetthemaker #my100daysofwritingsomething #decor #design #creativelife #artstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/BvfklhMj__v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11fy7mimlqgz2

[alexakarabin]

If you haven’t seen my studio in a while, it is because it is a huge mess. I don’t understand these artists’ profiles that are so pristine and perfect. I think they have professional photographers come over after they have cleaned out everything in their studios. It just doesn’t seem real to me. My studio is like a MAD-scientists lab. There are things everywhere. No matter how hard I try to stay tidy, in the moment of creation, nothing else matters. Then night comes and I am too tired to clean up, just to make a mess the next day. My painting studio is tiny. It is less than 10’x10’. It consists of two drafting tables, two work benches, shelves, flat files, and stacks of things. There isn’t a lot of room to move around. I have a larger space in my basement that is dedicated to framing, packaging, and storage. I am saving my money right now to build a large space on my property, so I can take on more students and teach workshops. This will hopefully happen within the next two years. Artist/makers, do you have any cleaning /organizing tips? 😬 . . . . . . . #my100daysofwritingsomething #the100dayproject #100daysofwriting #interiordesign #designinspo #painting #paint #paintings #art #artist #drawing #artwork #illustration #instaart #sketch #contemporaryart #draw #artoftheday #creative #artgallery #watercolor #color #gallery #arte #artsy #fineart #illustrator #sketchbook #modernart #watercolour https://www.instagram.com/p/Btd-EmXBCZV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xqtr80e9cc7u

[alexakarabin]

So, today is the start of the official #the100dayproject! If you don’t know what that is, check it out. It is a bunch of folks all around the world doing a creative project for 100 days. I did my first project last year, and it was a transformative experience, to say the least. I saw my work gradually evolve over the 100 days. I got better, more creative, and I eventually started inventing techniques that I have never seen before. #my100daysofcolor ended up being a breakthrough project. That is why I have decided to publish my first book documenting the project. It will be a 50 page book illustrating each painting from the project with some extra stuff too. For the next 100 days I will share parts of the progress of getting this thing together. I have never done this before, so it should be an adventure! . . . . . . . #art #painting #bumblebee #beeart #bees #watercolor #goldleaf #gilding #my100daysofwritingsomething #my100daysofcolorbook #bookpublishing #artbook #book #moonart #celestial #natureart #aceo #tinypainting #100dayproject #entomology #insectart https://www.instagram.com/p/BvxZW2gD8fx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16ko7blmx7w89

[alexakarabin]

A little lacewing for you. I am working on my writing behind the scenes. I am preparing to combine #my100daysofwritingsomething with the #marchmeetthemaker prompts, for some more involved posts. Also, I will have a shop update this weekend. 🐝 . . . . . . #art #illustration #drawing #draw #socialenvy #picture #artist #sketch #sketchbook #paper #pen #pencil #artsy #instaart #beautiful #instagood #gallery #masterpiece #creative #photooftheday #instaartist #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #beautiful #abstracto #stayabstract #instaabstract https://www.instagram.com/p/BuIJWdMhVj-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=896hyjib895x

[alexakarabin]

I don’t know what to write about today. There are a lot of ideas running through my head. But also nothing in particular to go on about. I mostly took care of Brennan and Rose, and ran errands during the day. In the last hour, I was finally able to finish the new series of moons. I will post the ones that are still available later this week. . #artstudio #artpractice #moonpainting #painting #watercolor #mixedmedia #goldleaf #gilding #luna #lunar #skyart #my100daysofwritingsomething #the100dayproject #100daysofwriting https://www.instagram.com/p/Bso8t-ejAJf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v79ckhn6onuv

[alexakarabin]

Today was just a something day. At least I finished this rosy maple. #my100daysofwritingsomething . . . . . . . #artistsoninstagram #artistsontumblr #interiordesign #designinspo #entomology #nature #natureinspired #the100dayproject #painting #watercolor #rosymaple #moth #mothart #insectart #art #decor #interiordesign https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_-ub6DllF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18t58sxe9qzmt

[alexakarabin]

A blue bee in an antique frame. I have collected antique frames for years. Finally, I have some paintings that work perfectly in some of them. 😃 . . . . . . . #my100daysofwritingsomething #the100dayproject #homedesign #homedecor #interiordesign #home #design #interior #decor #interiors #decoration #homesweethome #luxury #style #inspiration #architecture #interior4all #interiordesigner #homestyle #furniture #interiorstyle #lifestyle #instahome #interiordecor #wallpaper #designer #interiorinspiration #homestyling #instadecor #homedecoration https://www.instagram.com/p/BuFj4y8h4cC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1viikeaj16w5h

[alexakarabin]

Oh my goodness, I have been bad about getting things up on the blog. I have written in my journal every day for the last 22 days. Turns out, my writing is a lot of half-finished paragraphs and random thoughts. All good stuff, but not for blog content. So here I am, talking about nothing, again. . Someone suggested I paint a snail, so here we are! I have always wanted to paint a snail. I don’t know. I read this story to my daughter and there is a snail named Gail. I know they are pests to some, but aren’t they interesting and magical too? . #the100dayproject #my100daysofwritingsomething #art #painting #snail #snails #watercolor #watercolour #ink #handmade #magical #nature #natureart #mixedmedia #artblog #arttalk https://www.instagram.com/p/BtM5B7TBpeK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tpi0z0c519kg