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  • Merry Christmas from Hop-A-Long Studio
    Artist's Journey

    Merry Christmas from Hop-A-Long Studio

    December 25, 2020 /

    I wanted to take a moment to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I know for many of us 2020 has been a challenging year with many ups and downs, but I hope that it ends on a high note for all of you. Many of us are not able to visit with our families this Christmas. In my city, we are not allowed to meet in groups outside of our family unit for another few weeks. This can make for a challenging time for some of us. If you are having challenges this time of year and need to talk to someone, I have…

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    Painting with Ink: An Art Journal Project

    November 13, 2020 /

    Have you ever tried painting with ink? In this week’s art journal project, I wanted to show you a way that you can use your stamp re-inkers to create beautiful images. So why Try Painting with Ink? I have re-inkers for all my stamp pads, because without them a stamp pad does not have a very long life. The nice thing about re-inkers is that they are concentrated ink so you can use very little of it to get a great result. But this could work with any water-soluble ink you have.   Why not Use Watercolor? I love my watercolor paints and use them on so many projects.  But…

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    August 19, 2023
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    March 19, 2021
  • My Experience with Therapy
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    My Experience with Therapy

    October 9, 2020 /

    With World Mental Health Day coming up on October 10, I wanted to share about my experience with therapy in improving our mental health. There are some strange beliefs about therapy. Such as you only see a therapist when you are mentally ill or an emotional mess. I do not believe that this is true. I believe strongly in psychotherapy; it has done wonders for me in my life. My Biases towards Therapy I should start by saying that for many years I had a personal bias towards therapy. I believed that only mentally ill people or people seeking attention and drama went to see a therapist. Some of the…

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  • Misconceptions Surrounding Mental Illness
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    Misconceptions Surrounding Mental Illness

    October 7, 2020 /

    With Mental Illness Awareness Week occurring this week and with World Mental Health Day on October 10, I wanted to talk about misconceptions surrounding mental illness. Mental illness is an uncomfortable topic for many people. I find there are usually 3 reactions. The first is avoidance from those who are uncomfortable talking about it. The second is that of understanding about mental illness and these individuals are generally supportive. The last reaction is quietly admitting that they have been struggling with mental health and they want to talk about it more. Why Talk About Mental Illness Why talk about mental illness? My experience over the last few years has come…

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    December 17, 2019
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  • Mental Illness Awareness Week
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    Mental Illness Awareness Week

    October 2, 2020 /

    With Mental Illness Awareness Week coming up next week I wanted to talk a bit about how we can make the most of this time. Perhaps mental illness is something that you don’t struggle with, but many people do. In my city, since the pandemic there have been a lot mental health issues. There have been more suicides, domestic violence and other mental health issues.   Mental illness is not an easy thing to talk about. I believe that it is a topic that is avoided in our society, something that should not be discussed. There is a lot of stigma regarding mental health and mental illness. But that does…

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    November 12, 2021
    3 Ways to Trace Images onto Paper

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    January 8, 2021
    Mixed Media Fall Greeting Card Using Distress Crayons, Archival Ink and Wild Whisper Designs Paper and Stamps

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    October 8, 2021
  • Objects that Encourage Your Self-Care Practice
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    Objects that Encourage Your Self-Care Practice

    September 4, 2020 /

    Do you have objects that encourage your self-care practice? One of my favorite objects is the fountain pen. I love to write and journal so the pen is an important part of my self-care practice. I use the fountain pen not just in my journal, but also in creating art, so it is an important and versatile tool for my self-care. Why the Pen? I have a large assortment of pens. The fountain pen is one of my favorites, but there are many other pen styles that I enjoy. I love making pen and ink drawings and having a variety of pens adds variation to my mark making.  I love…

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    August 20, 2021

Nadine Milton

Visual Storyteller & Mixed Media Artist

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Recent Posts

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  • How to use watercolor powders with stencilsThe Best Way to Use Watercolor Powders with Stencils
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  • Watercolor Pigment Powders Brusho Crystal Colours, Lindy's Gang Magicals and Nuvo Shimmer Powders how to use on watercolor paperWatercolor Powders Demystified! You need to Try these!
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