Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

Draw Yourself Calm

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….by Amy Maricle

I just bought Amy Maricle’s new book Draw Yourself Calm: draw slow, stress less

My journal only has three pages left. Here are my latest sketches.

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Monster Monday – Using Procreate

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….a new twist on Monster Monday

My husband is getting very serious about producing a children’s book using his monster drawings. To help him with his backgrounds and clean-up his paintings, he’s invested in a new iPad Pro and purchased Procreate.

Procreate is a wonderful program used for drawing and painting. There’s a steep learning curve for those of us who have never used a program like this before but Kevin is working on it every day. Here is his first Monster Monday using Procreate.

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More Slow Drawings

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…I’m thoroughly enjoying this ‘slow’ process of mark making

Thanks to Amy Maricle for her artistic guidance.

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Thursday Trios – From Chimneys to Easter Bunnies

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…join us with your own trios….copy my link and paste it into your blog

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Tuesday Textures – Soft Textures from Felted and Woven Fabrics

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….from the exhibit at Neilson Park Creative Centre

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Three Paintings Ready for Framing

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…and hanging in my next show

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Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge – Violet

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/03/04/weekly-prompts-colour-challenge-violet/

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More Warm-up Drawing and Painting Exercises

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Mama Cormier

…my handmade art journal is quickly filling up with these art exercises

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A Sneak Preview of What I’m Working On

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Mama Cormier

….the first two weeks of May I’m doing another solo art show

I have been procrastinating….nothing new there but I am starting to feel the pressure of putting together enough pieces for a new show. Once I get going it’s hard to stop me. Here is what my art table looks like right now.