blackbirdartboutique1GrowLately, I’ve spent a ton of time on Pinterest. I’ve seen a few art challenges that I’m interested in, but I’ve decided to make my own from…Jul 4, 2016Jul 4, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Why Blackbird?Why did I choose the name Blackbird for my store and blog? When I was a young girl I loved the movie Sleepless In Seattle. There’s a part…Jul 4, 2016Jul 4, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Muddled ColorsThis weekend, we started an art project. The 5-year-old and I. One of his favorite things to do is to fill up his palette completely, no…Jun 27, 2016Jun 27, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Art as a DiaryIf you have ever reviewed Picasso’s entire works (not just the Cubism) you’ll see that he definitely practiced this quote… This really…Jun 24, 2016Jun 24, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Watercolor FunThis weekend we put our watercolor pencils to use! I love these sweet little pencils. They are so easy to use with kids and we break them…Jun 21, 2016Jun 21, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Friday Nights At The StudioAt Blackbird Art we have movie nights on Friday. Movies can be good for all souls! We are very partial to Disney movies. We are very…Jun 18, 2016Jun 18, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Be the GoodIn light of recent world events, I thought I would share this Van Gogh quote. Vincent Van Gogh is one of my favorite artist. I love his…Jun 15, 2016Jun 15, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1The Shadows InsideRecently, I read a quote that said “The shadows prove the sunshine”. It struck me, because I have been dealing with several emotional…Jun 9, 2016Jun 9, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1Where’s Your Peace?Without a doubt I find inner peace and serenity when I create or do something. *Doing* Is the key word. I really need to be doing…Jun 7, 2016Jun 7, 2016
blackbirdartboutique1ThriveFor too long most of us hold on to things by the fingernails. Gripping with a death hold to things that are not very important in the…Jun 6, 2016Jun 6, 2016