Andrea Gianchiglia | Artist
@andreagianchiglia.bsky.social
Artist | Instructor
Specializing in animal portraiture and art instructor of all subject matter Oil & pastel.
“When in doubt add purple!”
🎨👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/andreagianchiglia
Specializing in animal portraiture and art instructor of all subject matter Oil & pastel.
“When in doubt add purple!”
🎨👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/andreagianchiglia
Feeling behind? Remember this: The turtle won the race, not the caffeinated squirrel. 🐢✨ #SlowAndSteady #CreativeConfidence
May 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Feeling behind? Remember this: The turtle won the race, not the caffeinated squirrel. 🐢✨ #SlowAndSteady #CreativeConfidence
Artists like Lisa (potter mama of twins) and Dana (cat-wrangling illustrator) find flow in the chaos. You can too. 🐾 #CreativeFriends #MakersUnite
May 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Artists like Lisa (potter mama of twins) and Dana (cat-wrangling illustrator) find flow in the chaos. You can too. 🐾 #CreativeFriends #MakersUnite
Creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. What’s your version of a Purple Hour? Share it with me. 🟣💬 #InspiredMinds
May 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Creativity isn’t a luxury—it’s survival. What’s your version of a Purple Hour? Share it with me. 🟣💬 #InspiredMinds
It's your world. You get to create it messy, magical, and in your own rhythm. Keep dancing. Keep painting. 💃🎨 #CreativeFreedom
May 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It's your world. You get to create it messy, magical, and in your own rhythm. Keep dancing. Keep painting. 💃🎨 #CreativeFreedom
What’s one thing you’d do more of if you had a little extra time today?
May 13, 2025 at 11:49 PM
What’s one thing you’d do more of if you had a little extra time today?
Even Maya Angelou sometimes escaped to hotel rooms for space. Let that sink in. You’re not failing—you’re surviving and thriving. 💪 #InspiredByGreats
May 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Even Maya Angelou sometimes escaped to hotel rooms for space. Let that sink in. You’re not failing—you’re surviving and thriving. 💪 #InspiredByGreats
Drop an emoji that sums up your week in art 🐢🎪💜🎨🧃
May 12, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Drop an emoji that sums up your week in art 🐢🎪💜🎨🧃
Ever sketch between soccer drop-offs? Me too. 15-minute art sprints saved my sanity more than once. 💨 #MomArtist #TinyWins
May 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Ever sketch between soccer drop-offs? Me too. 15-minute art sprints saved my sanity more than once. 💨 #MomArtist #TinyWins
Have you ever painted, sketched, or created something from a hotel room or in the car? Let’s swap stories!
May 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Have you ever painted, sketched, or created something from a hotel room or in the car? Let’s swap stories!
Say NO without guilt. Your art, energy, and peace are worth protecting. Boundaries are brave. 🧘♀️ #CreativeBoundaries #PermissionToPause
May 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Say NO without guilt. Your art, energy, and peace are worth protecting. Boundaries are brave. 🧘♀️ #CreativeBoundaries #PermissionToPause
Who’s someone in your life that helps you juggle the chaos? Let’s give them a shoutout!
May 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Who’s someone in your life that helps you juggle the chaos? Let’s give them a shoutout!
PSA: Netflix counts as a babysitter sometimes. You’re not lazy—you’re resourceful. 🛋️🎨 #ArtistMom #RealTalk
May 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
PSA: Netflix counts as a babysitter sometimes. You’re not lazy—you’re resourceful. 🛋️🎨 #ArtistMom #RealTalk
If your creative life was a circus act, what would it be called? (I’ll go first: ‘The Great Paint-Splosion of Snack Time.’)
May 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If your creative life was a circus act, what would it be called? (I’ll go first: ‘The Great Paint-Splosion of Snack Time.’)
List hack for creatives: Must Do 💥 Should Do ✨ Would Be Nice 🌸 Only the 'Musts' get your prime energy. The rest? They'll wait. #CreativeBalance
May 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
List hack for creatives: Must Do 💥 Should Do ✨ Would Be Nice 🌸 Only the 'Musts' get your prime energy. The rest? They'll wait. #CreativeBalance
Protect your Purple Hour. Your creativity matters.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
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Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/ckmmwqzysl
May 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Protect your Purple Hour. Your creativity matters.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/ckmmwqzysl
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/ckmmwqzysl
When was the last time you said NO to protect your peace? Tell me how it felt!
May 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
When was the last time you said NO to protect your peace? Tell me how it felt!
Protect your 'Purple Hour'—your sacred creative playtime. No pressure. Just joy. 🟣 What would *you* do with a guilt-free hour? #CreativeRitual #ArtistRoutine
May 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Protect your 'Purple Hour'—your sacred creative playtime. No pressure. Just joy. 🟣 What would *you* do with a guilt-free hour? #CreativeRitual #ArtistRoutine
Sometimes a sunset needs less yellow and more… not-yellow. Trust me. I’ve learned the hard way. Learn from my mess-ups here:
Peaceful Views: The Landscape Pastel Collection
Escape into the beauty of nature with this serene collection of 7 pastel landscape demos. Each class, originally taught live, walks you through how to simplify a scene, push color and value, and create depth and atmosphere—whether you're painting a quiet field, foggy morning, or vibrant sky.
Perfect for artists who want to bring the outdoors in and develop stronger landscape skills with confidence.
f.mtr.cool
May 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Sometimes a sunset needs less yellow and more… not-yellow. Trust me. I’ve learned the hard way. Learn from my mess-ups here:
The turtle won the race—not the caffeinated rabbit.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/nhydmzjyjp
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/nhydmzjyjp
May 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The turtle won the race—not the caffeinated rabbit.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/nhydmzjyjp
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/nhydmzjyjp
What’s your “Purple Hour”—that non-negotiable creative time just for you?
May 7, 2025 at 11:48 PM
What’s your “Purple Hour”—that non-negotiable creative time just for you?
Your time is *your* canvas. Use the 15-minute rule: sketch, splash, scribble. Small steps are mighty. 💥 #TimeToCreate #ArtTips
May 7, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Your time is *your* canvas. Use the 15-minute rule: sketch, splash, scribble. Small steps are mighty. 💥 #TimeToCreate #ArtTips
What’s your go-to fix when a painting isn’t working? Mine’s purple. Always purple. #artistconfessions
Peaceful Views: The Landscape Pastel Collection
Escape into the beauty of nature with this serene collection of 7 pastel landscape demos. Each class, originally taught live, walks you through how to simplify a scene, push color and value, and create depth and atmosphere—whether you're painting a quiet field, foggy morning, or vibrant sky.
Perfect for artists who want to bring the outdoors in and develop stronger landscape skills with confidence.
f.mtr.cool
May 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What’s your go-to fix when a painting isn’t working? Mine’s purple. Always purple. #artistconfessions
Tiny steps move mountains. Or murals.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/peqrowgvui
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/peqrowgvui
May 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Tiny steps move mountains. Or murals.
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/peqrowgvui
Read more form my blog on how to juggle artist-ing and family life
https://f.mtr.cool/peqrowgvui
Quick poll: 15-minute creative sprint or 3-hour art binge—what works better for you?
May 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Quick poll: 15-minute creative sprint or 3-hour art binge—what works better for you?
I once painted a 20-foot mural while coordinating a teen arts festival and mom-ing three kids. Moral of the story? Coffee is magical and you're stronger than you realize. ☕️ #CreativeCircus
May 6, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I once painted a 20-foot mural while coordinating a teen arts festival and mom-ing three kids. Moral of the story? Coffee is magical and you're stronger than you realize. ☕️ #CreativeCircus