@sallyis.bsky.social
Equal parts grandma, arts, & business, in no particular order.
#TNRT
#TNRT
Painted a couple of rocks. It's been a while! One has its topcoat on. The other will get theirs tomorrow.
October 5, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Painted a couple of rocks. It's been a while! One has its topcoat on. The other will get theirs tomorrow.
How many employers greet their new hire with flowers?!
August 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
How many employers greet their new hire with flowers?!
The wildfire smoke is Mother Earth's diffusion filter.
I'm relieved to have it because it's an emotionally exhausting day. Leaving a job & co-workers I like for a new opportunity that brings me into our communities.
These views help calm my brain so I can enjoy the moment.
I'm relieved to have it because it's an emotionally exhausting day. Leaving a job & co-workers I like for a new opportunity that brings me into our communities.
These views help calm my brain so I can enjoy the moment.
August 6, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The wildfire smoke is Mother Earth's diffusion filter.
I'm relieved to have it because it's an emotionally exhausting day. Leaving a job & co-workers I like for a new opportunity that brings me into our communities.
These views help calm my brain so I can enjoy the moment.
I'm relieved to have it because it's an emotionally exhausting day. Leaving a job & co-workers I like for a new opportunity that brings me into our communities.
These views help calm my brain so I can enjoy the moment.
The rectangles were a de-stressor. The paint is Dr Ph Martin's Radiant Concentrated. They're super intense liquid #watercolour. More like ink in some ways.
I might add some leafy twigs in the larger blocks. The page is 5x7" so there's not much room.
What did you do for #self-care this weekend?
I might add some leafy twigs in the larger blocks. The page is 5x7" so there's not much room.
What did you do for #self-care this weekend?
August 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
The rectangles were a de-stressor. The paint is Dr Ph Martin's Radiant Concentrated. They're super intense liquid #watercolour. More like ink in some ways.
I might add some leafy twigs in the larger blocks. The page is 5x7" so there's not much room.
What did you do for #self-care this weekend?
I might add some leafy twigs in the larger blocks. The page is 5x7" so there's not much room.
What did you do for #self-care this weekend?
Here's what happened. How do I sign something so small?
April 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Here's what happened. How do I sign something so small?
I'm feeling anxious! I painted the gradient on this wood pendant earlier in the week. My first try at using acrylics, which were given to me through #BuyNothing. It's time to add a scene. I have no idea what I'm doing. 😰 bbs! 😂
#beginnerartist #acrylics #lifelonglearner #creative #artheals #artist
#beginnerartist #acrylics #lifelonglearner #creative #artheals #artist
April 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I'm feeling anxious! I painted the gradient on this wood pendant earlier in the week. My first try at using acrylics, which were given to me through #BuyNothing. It's time to add a scene. I have no idea what I'm doing. 😰 bbs! 😂
#beginnerartist #acrylics #lifelonglearner #creative #artheals #artist
#beginnerartist #acrylics #lifelonglearner #creative #artheals #artist
Used acrylic pens to paint this shell last night. Maybe it's time try acrylic paint & brushes. Can't wait to see it coated!
#beginnerartist #lifelonglearner #shells #ocean #moon #petrichorgoddess
#beginnerartist #lifelonglearner #shells #ocean #moon #petrichorgoddess
April 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Used acrylic pens to paint this shell last night. Maybe it's time try acrylic paint & brushes. Can't wait to see it coated!
#beginnerartist #lifelonglearner #shells #ocean #moon #petrichorgoddess
#beginnerartist #lifelonglearner #shells #ocean #moon #petrichorgoddess
This little tissue box drying rack has been a winner! My granddaughter tends to use a lot of brushes for her paint explorations. Here are this evening's.
So easy to make one of these. Just toss it when it wears out, but no sign of that yet & it's been a couple of months!
#artist #grandma
So easy to make one of these. Just toss it when it wears out, but no sign of that yet & it's been a couple of months!
#artist #grandma
March 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
This was last night's #fridayfail. Today I tried to bring it back from the beyond. Now it's a #saturdaysomething. Interesting enough to save from the trash bin. Maybe cut it up for bookmarks? Ideas?
#beginnerartist #create #learning #purple #watercolor #watercolour #gellypen
#beginnerartist #create #learning #purple #watercolor #watercolour #gellypen
March 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This was last night's #fridayfail. Today I tried to bring it back from the beyond. Now it's a #saturdaysomething. Interesting enough to save from the trash bin. Maybe cut it up for bookmarks? Ideas?
#beginnerartist #create #learning #purple #watercolor #watercolour #gellypen
#beginnerartist #create #learning #purple #watercolor #watercolour #gellypen
I am so blown away by how beautiful this. A couple of weeks ago I ordered a drum from a maker in Ukraine (link in comments). It just arrived. Really looking forward to spending some time with this.
March 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I am so blown away by how beautiful this. A couple of weeks ago I ordered a drum from a maker in Ukraine (link in comments). It just arrived. Really looking forward to spending some time with this.
To outline or not to outline, that is the question. Also, how to refresh the blue in that one unfortunate outcome. Oops.
March 9, 2025 at 2:27 AM
To outline or not to outline, that is the question. Also, how to refresh the blue in that one unfortunate outcome. Oops.
Wall status
I'm very new to this painting thing. This wall helps me dial in a vibe. Not sure what that is yet, & in no real hurry to find out. Just enjoying the process.
How's your wall?
I'm very new to this painting thing. This wall helps me dial in a vibe. Not sure what that is yet, & in no real hurry to find out. Just enjoying the process.
How's your wall?
February 28, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Wall status
I'm very new to this painting thing. This wall helps me dial in a vibe. Not sure what that is yet, & in no real hurry to find out. Just enjoying the process.
How's your wall?
I'm very new to this painting thing. This wall helps me dial in a vibe. Not sure what that is yet, & in no real hurry to find out. Just enjoying the process.
How's your wall?
Sometimes, all I can do is paint a little bit of broken shell.
February 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Sometimes, all I can do is paint a little bit of broken shell.
Exploring color mixing in small doses. I learn a lot from what I can get done in a half hour or less. Today, Payne's Grey mixed with 5 colors of Winsor & Newton Cotman. On non-branded cotton paper (hot press side).
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolor
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolor
January 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Exploring color mixing in small doses. I learn a lot from what I can get done in a half hour or less. Today, Payne's Grey mixed with 5 colors of Winsor & Newton Cotman. On non-branded cotton paper (hot press side).
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolor
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolor
Who loves #lighthouses?
1. simple outline of the lighthouse
2. curved black lines, rounded off the pointy bits
3. watercolor markers.
4. silver star dots, gold light beams, rose gold in the rocks.
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolour
#watercolor
#neurographic
1. simple outline of the lighthouse
2. curved black lines, rounded off the pointy bits
3. watercolor markers.
4. silver star dots, gold light beams, rose gold in the rocks.
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolour
#watercolor
#neurographic
January 15, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Who loves #lighthouses?
1. simple outline of the lighthouse
2. curved black lines, rounded off the pointy bits
3. watercolor markers.
4. silver star dots, gold light beams, rose gold in the rocks.
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolour
#watercolor
#neurographic
1. simple outline of the lighthouse
2. curved black lines, rounded off the pointy bits
3. watercolor markers.
4. silver star dots, gold light beams, rose gold in the rocks.
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
#watercolour
#watercolor
#neurographic
Cold weather gratitude
Inspired by NPR's Malaka Gharib & NPR's Life Kit.
What do you look forward to about winter? Here are a few of mine.
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
Inspired by NPR's Malaka Gharib & NPR's Life Kit.
What do you look forward to about winter? Here are a few of mine.
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
December 15, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Cold weather gratitude
Inspired by NPR's Malaka Gharib & NPR's Life Kit.
What do you look forward to about winter? Here are a few of mine.
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
Inspired by NPR's Malaka Gharib & NPR's Life Kit.
What do you look forward to about winter? Here are a few of mine.
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#artheals
#de-stress
#gratitude
Do you like rocks? I had painted this one flat black a while ago & it turned out to be the perfect spot for this cozy scene to land.
#beginnerartist
#paintedrocks
#cozy
#acrylicpen
#artheals
#destress
#gratitude
#beginnerartist
#paintedrocks
#cozy
#acrylicpen
#artheals
#destress
#gratitude
December 12, 2024 at 2:31 AM
Do you like rocks? I had painted this one flat black a while ago & it turned out to be the perfect spot for this cozy scene to land.
#beginnerartist
#paintedrocks
#cozy
#acrylicpen
#artheals
#destress
#gratitude
#beginnerartist
#paintedrocks
#cozy
#acrylicpen
#artheals
#destress
#gratitude
I followed one of Andrea Nelson's tutorials, but I went with a woodsy bear instead of a polar bear.
#beginnerartist
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#lifelonglearner
December 4, 2024 at 6:02 AM
I followed one of Andrea Nelson's tutorials, but I went with a woodsy bear instead of a polar bear.
#beginnerartist
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerartist
#lifelonglearner
I'm learning about watercolor. Anybody else learning something new these days?
#beginnerwatercolor
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerwatercolor
#lifelonglearner
December 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM
I'm learning about watercolor. Anybody else learning something new these days?
#beginnerwatercolor
#lifelonglearner
#beginnerwatercolor
#lifelonglearner
I make sense of the numbers & draw. What do you do?
November 26, 2024 at 5:55 PM
I make sense of the numbers & draw. What do you do?
