Using this strange time well
So there's the comfort zone we all know about and then there's outside the comfort zone. Well, I think we can all agree that our current...
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Suzanne Allard
Apr 14, 20202 min read
My new online class, "Paint an Abstract Garden," is live on Skillshare!!
I had such fun creating my previous class, Paint a Joyful Bouquet, that I wanted to create another class (and many more!) to continue the...
Suzanne Allard
Mar 29, 20201 min read
Social distancing evokes memories and hopes of social closeness.
I've been wanting to express some of what is happening in our world with my art. There are so many emotions one could explore, from the...
Suzanne Allard
Mar 19, 20202 min read
The comfort of rhythms and small things
Well, it's a different world than when I published my last newsletter two weeks ago, isn't it? We awake every day trying to make sense...
Suzanne Allard
Mar 3, 20202 min read
Art opens the door into the soul.
My wise mother said this to me last week. We were talking about how we are drawn to certain art at different times and she said, "Art...
Suzanne Allard
Mar 2, 20202 min read
The meaning of color
I'm sure you’ve noticed that I use a lot of color in my work. I have my favorites, a deep rich navy, a teal, coral and green are in all...
Suzanne Allard
Mar 2, 20202 min read
Envious vs Inspired
There is a huge difference between these two emotions. Feeling envious and feeling inspired seem to come from a completely different...
Suzanne Allard
Feb 6, 20202 min read
Why doesn't "enjoying the journey" come naturally?
Everyone knows that we are supposed to enjoy the journey, focus on the journey, don't get hung up on the outcome, enjoy the process, etc....
Suzanne Allard
Jan 30, 20202 min read
What the heck is gouache, how do you say it and why do I love it so much?
Gouache (pronounced gwash) is my favorite medium for so many reasons! It is rich, opaque and thick so I can get really bold, vivid color...
Suzanne Allard
Jan 16, 20202 min read
Late bloomers have deep roots
If you find your inner voice telling you... "I'm too old to do (fill in the blank)" "It's too late to start (fill in the blank)" "I...
Suzanne Allard
Jan 10, 20203 min read
My online painting classes are for you if...
You have no idea if you can paint but you’re willing to try because you love the joyful, colorful style. You’ve dabbled in crafts and...
Suzanne Allard
Jan 2, 20202 min read
I wouldn't be an artist if I’d gone to art school
I used to think I'd missed my calling by pursuing a business instead of a creative degree. I even contemplated going back to school a...
Suzanne Allard
Dec 26, 20191 min read
An inspiration journey
What inspires you? What do you notice in the world around you? I'm fascinated by how we all see/notice different things. When my son...
Suzanne Allard
Dec 19, 20191 min read
Amateur vs. Pro
If you haven't discovered Steven Pressfield's three edgy books on personal growth then you're in for a treat. He will jolt you out of...
Suzanne Allard
Dec 12, 20191 min read
Come paint with me - online and... free?!
I'm so thrilled to bring you this class. I put my heart and soul into it and I'm convinced it will help you paint a beautiful bouquet...
Suzanne Allard
Dec 5, 20192 min read
Goals aren't for achieving
I wish I'd known this years ago. I used to hate goals because I felt like a failure if I didn't achieve them. But the purpose of goals...
Suzanne Allard
Nov 28, 20192 min read
Love yourself like your life depends on it
"Love yourself like your life depends on it." That's the book I'm reading now by Kamal Ravikant. It's a poetic, tiny book with a huge...
Suzanne Allard
Nov 20, 20191 min read
When Doubt Creeps In
It's not IF doubt creeps in, it's WHEN right? For me, it happens on a daily basis. Sometimes it's right after an idea I have or it...
Suzanne Allard
Nov 14, 20192 min read
The Valley of Disappointment
Valley of Disappointment for Artists: when you hit a valley in your work and you want to give up. Here's how to handle it.
Suzanne Allard
Nov 13, 20192 min read
Fear is a big, fat jerk
Of course, what is actually terrifying about trying painting or anything new? Nothing from a survival point of view but it feels that way.
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