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Upcoming in March: Workshop in Oklahoma!

February 17, 2016

Just a short reminder that I am teaching March 4-6, 2016 – Art Rules- Art in Translation – at My Heart’s Fancy in Edmond, Oklahoma – there are still a couple seats open and it is one of the few in-person workshops I am teaching this year due to the book: “Let’s explore several master artists and get inspired by … Continued

Art Stroll: Malba – The Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires

February 7, 2016

It’s been a couple months after coming back from Buenos Aires, but I still would love to show you one the highlights of my trip, which was my Art Stroll through Malba the Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires. The Malba is actually a really funky building…and someone laid an egg in the basement … Continued

Urban Scribble Card AND The Shop is Open!

January 28, 2016

Isn’t this Card by Janelle Stollfus using my new Urban Scribble Stamp Set –  just super cool! I love the gorgeous vibrant colors. Janelle used watercolors, and pencils and acrylic markers to create the background and color in the rubber stamp image included in the set! Thank you so much Janelle for sharing ! And … Continued

Art Stroll: Picasso Sculpture at MoMA

January 16, 2016

Disclaimer: This post includes artwork with abstract or not so abstract nudity – it is not called Sodom and Gomorrah – it is called ART . If you have a problem with art, all I can say ” so sorry for you!” . Don’t email me to complain, don’t visit my blog anymore because I might post … Continued

Winding Down the Year: My Top Ten Creative Results 2015

December 31, 2015

It has become a tradition of mine and other blogger friends to wind down the year with some  Top “insert number”- Lists of work , posts and photos, before the year ends. It makes me go back and look at what I have done and accomplished and it also makes me dwell in memories. Too often … Continued

Sign up NOW! Six more days until Creative JumpStart 2016 starts!

December 26, 2015

Have you signed up for Creative JumpStart 2016 yet? Get your creative groove and mojo back with 24 artists and 25 inspiring downloadable videos – Art in Translation – during the month of January! Check out who is part of CJS2016 this year: And the best thing? Right now it is on SALE: You get … Continued

Action Today or … In My Art Journal Today

December 17, 2015

My wonderful friend Karen posted her quote on her facebook page and inspired me to create this journal spread: “Be in action today to create the tomorrow of your dreams” – Karen C. Auld. There is so much truth in this- love it! The colors were inspired by the flowers that are blooming again on … Continued

Inspired by Street Art in Buenos Aires

December 11, 2015

One of my most favorite things about Buenos Aires was the sheer amount of Street Art EVERYWHERE. It was heaven for a street art fan like me. Street Art in Buenos Aires is mostly tolerated and accepted by the public because of a long tradition of self expression. A lot of house owners give street … Continued

Dina Wakley

About Dina: Dina is a mixed-media artist and teacher. She loves everything about art: creating it, thinking about it, looking at it, and teaching it. She has been scrapbooking since 1995, stamping since 1996, and art journaling since 2004. She believes in writing yourself down, expressing yourself, and making your mark on the world. As … Continued