Studio Notes

Reflections from the practice.

A Quiet Gallery: My Favorite Page
John Robert John Robert

A Quiet Gallery: My Favorite Page

Art Journal Entry No. 18: ultramarine outlines, orange, and white flowers that pop. A quick reflection on what I was exploring, what I loved, and what I’d change next time.

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Studio Notes: A Field of Flowers
John Robert John Robert

Studio Notes: A Field of Flowers

I painted a field of flowers in my art journal this week. Painting them felt like a moment of clarity, not the full picture of where I’m going, but a glimpse that my art journaling is part of a much larger picture.

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Why I Keep an Art Journal
John Robert John Robert

Why I Keep an Art Journal

Why do I paint in a composition notebook nearly every morning? Because art journaling helps me process emotions, release what I’m holding, and stay grounded. Here’s the story.

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