Picking those paint brushes back up!

Lately I have really felt like I need to get back to doing some more painting. I used to paint landscapes all the time but since having kids I haven't had the time. Now that they are 6 and 3 it is time to get back into it!

I have often felt that I would like to try more portraits in combination with the art journaling and mixed media work. So I made a start over this last week .....

This is just a detail of a larger piece I am working on, it is not finished but I wanted to share this. I have really enjoyed painting this girly, it has really inspired me to do more! I will share the finished piece soon!