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This is an unscripted, impromptu livestream (thanks Rumble studio!) to talk about what I'm doing, what I plan on doing, and my humble request for ideas from those who care to join in on the conversation!

Here's a snippet about my #MixedMediaCollage #painting I created as a form of #ArtTherapy about my recent frustrations as Mom to adult sons. In this video, I narrate the most important part of my composition: a message to my son(s). This painting was born out of a specific catastrophic event in my adult son's life; however, it's a message that transcends the specific circumstances and can be applied to either of my sons in any challenging life circumstance they face. It's a heartfelt love letter from me, their Mom. Long before I was a #MidLifeArtist, I was a Mom. To see the full video about this painting: it's inception, the development and the message, join my community either at Locals or Patreon (whichever platform you prefer) for exclusive behind the scenes content. #Art #FinArt #AcrylicPainting Event Horizon (song) Downloaded 4/16/2024: Music by Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: E154QP7ZMQ9OXXLQ Painting Details: 18" x 24" gallery wrapped canvas Mixed Media Collage/Acrylic Painting Golden Open Acrylic paints: Alizarin Crimson Hue, Sap Green Hue, Titanium White Daler-Rowney Acrylic Inks: Red Earth, Raw Sienna, & Payne's Gray Full video can be viewed for members here: Patron: https://www.patreon.com/posts/premiere-art-102990065?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Locals: https://midlifeartist.locals.com/post/5556167/premiere-art-therapy-mixed-media-painting

This was my premier inaugural content for my Patreon that I launched on March 2nd. I now make it viewable for everyone. If you wish to see content first and exclusively, then become a member of my Patreon community: patreon.com/MidLifeArtist221 3-2-2024: Welcome to my premier inaugural content for my Patreon and Locals community! Be among those to see this exclusive content FIRST by joining my community! Join me here: patreon.com/MidLifeArtist221 or Join me here: https://midlifeartist.locals.com When you watch this video, you find out the who, the what, the why and the how this cowboy came to be! I enjoyed creating this painting as my first full collage background piece. Size: 24" x 30" Materials: Homemade collage papers (coffee stained and heat dried) Matisse transparent, cream, & antique blue gesso Liquitex & Daler Rowney Acrylic inks Windsor-Newton artists oil paints I will be posting a poll on my Patreon/Locals channels in the near future about what "manly-man" icon/role model I should paint next for my Admirable Masculinity series. Please check back often in my communities to participate. Polls are open to all.

This is an unscripted, impromptu livestream (thanks Rumble studio!) to talk about what I'm doing, what I plan on doing, and my humble request for ideas from those who care to join in on the conversation!

A #shorts video showing the progression of my first ever #mixedmedia #collage #painting that started out as an experiment, but ended up being a beautiful painting that many in my close circle of family and friends love. I don't think I could have planned this better. Sometimes one does have "happy little accidents" as #BobRoss said. #Art #MideLifeArtist #artist #TraditionalArtist #acrylic #oils #Gypsy #gypsygirl Visit or connect with me: Website: MidLifeArtist.com Patreon: patreon.com/MidLifeArtist221 Locals: MidLifeArtist.Locals.com Rumble: rumble.com/user/watercolorarteest YouTube: youtube.com/@watercolorarteest RedBubble: StephSquared.redbubble.com Pictorem: pictorem.com/gallery/H20colorartist TeePublic: Teepublic.com/user/watercolorarteest

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This is my 2023 year in review for my artwork. It doesn't include everything, but close. It's essentially in a slideshow format set to music “Forest Lullaby” by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay music. In creating this video, I realize that I did a boatload of artwork for the year; however, just not enough of it in a "formal" sense. I would say that 50-75% of my artwork for 2023 was in the form of what I call #ReclinerArt. You'll see some familiar faces like actors and actresses and maybe even an creator channel, not that I'm naming names *clears throat* @TheWhyFiles . It's not even three minutes long, so take a look, enjoy and don't forget to like, subscribe, and click on the notification bell. If you would, please share as I would be extremely appreciative! #MidLifeArtist #Art #FineArt #YearInReview2023 #watercolor #gouache #acrylic #oils #mixedmedia #collage Website: https://www.MidLifeArtist.com

This painting was commissioned to be the cover art for limited edition book (60 copies only) for a RPG (Role Playing Game) currently in development. This painting took 3-4 months to complete, mainly due to my insecurities and doubts about my ability to put to paper what I envisioned. In the end, it was a successful piece and more limited edition books for this game will feature my artwork on the cover. Website: MidLifeArtist.com Marketplace: https://www.pictorem.com/gallery/H20colorartist To find out more about the RPG game and its developmental timeline, please visit here: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=627106856267653&set=a.607970534847952 Materials used in the commission of this piece: Windsor & Newton watercolors Karutake Graphite watercolors Karutake Pearl watercolors Karutake Gem watercolors Windsor & Newton gouache Paper: 140lb Canson watercolor paper Please like, subscribe and share my videos so that I can grow enough to eventually livestream my process as an artist.

This is my first multi-media video creation (I'm a noob at this stuff, so I apologize in advance). It was done to celebrate my first year of consistently and passionately creating #art after decades of self-imposed dormancy. I was formerly trained as an #artist, but decided to get married early & have children. After that it was work a day job for a living while my kids were growing up. Now I have an #emptynesterlife that still is dominated by a day job, but actively creating art part time as well. For years, I didn't create because I let fear of imperfection or creating "bad art" inhibit me from creating anything. Now I find I want to #draw or #paint something almost daily- I'm just so sorry it took me turning 50 before I stepped out of fear and into this new chapter in my life. This channel is part of my goals going into year two. Won't you join me on this journey? Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/watercolorarteest/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC30T26JE6gY2Pyd3e5aVuRQ I do not have an Instagram-I'm 50-something years old. Isn't that for the young and gorgeous? I think I'm too old for a bazillion social media profiles anyways, am I right? LOL Marketplaces where prints & products of my art is available: https://www.pictorem.com/gallery/H20colorartist StephSquared.redbubble.com The music used in this video is a combination of: -free ClipChamp audio -free sound effects from Pixabay -purchased music rights #watercolor #acrylicpainting #graphitedrawing #Inktober #pencildrawing #penandink #portraiture #landscapes #floralpainting #badart #artchallenge #ReclinerArt