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Exploring Norther State Hospital Ruins
Northern State Hospital was one of several mental health hospitals set up in Washington state. Northern was the largest. It opened in...
ArtbyCarissa
May 29, 20172 min read


Thankful
I was at a loss about what to blog about today. Then I hit 100 Facebook Page followers. So I drew a cute little thank you on a "scrap"...
ArtbyCarissa
May 25, 20171 min read
Oddmall : Lessons Learned
This weekend was my very first event as a vendor. I learned a lot and have things that I can approve one. First off, I had a lot of fun. ...
ArtbyCarissa
May 22, 20171 min read


Long Day
I have been working on art since 9 am today. That puts me around a 10 hour day. I still have this blog post and a few more things to...
ArtbyCarissa
May 18, 20171 min read


Super Busy!
After last weeks "busy work" of photographing all my art (an annoying tedious process,) I am... ...still doing "busy work." The only...
ArtbyCarissa
May 10, 20172 min read
Lightning and Thunder
Today I left the house in the fog. It was heavy and made things hard to breath. I was a sweaty mess by the time I reached work. The fog...
ArtbyCarissa
May 4, 20171 min read


Closer and Closer
Every day I get closer to living my dream, well, trying to. I am so nervous. Giving up the stability of my current job to pursue...
ArtbyCarissa
Apr 27, 20171 min read


Uncertainty
The past week has been rough. I am so burnt out from my job that I am putting in my notice. I have been doing the job for ten years. It...

Carissa C.
Apr 20, 20172 min read


Status update
Not much going on right now. I finished the flowers and I have started on an experiment. I will post things as that shows results....
ArtbyCarissa
Apr 6, 20171 min read


Another in the Bag
Not really a bag, but it is still finished. After the past two weeks of having low motivation it is invigorating to finish something....
ArtbyCarissa
Apr 3, 20171 min read


Wishes
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If turnips were watches, I'd wear one by my side. If "if's" and "and's" were pots and pans,...
ArtbyCarissa
Mar 26, 20172 min read


The Art of Seeing
An artist sees the world as it is. They see the forest and the trees, the beach and the sand, the sky and the clouds. They see the bark...
ArtbyCarissa
Mar 23, 20172 min read


Walking
I am walking two paths right now. Not something I recommend, but it can happen as one lives life. Something that must be done so I can...
ArtbyCarissa
Mar 15, 20172 min read


Distractions
I get distracted by things on a regular basis. This makes creating art intersting... A distraction could be an event. Emerald City...
ArtbyCarissa
Mar 9, 20173 min read
ECCC Time
For the past few years I have been a Minion at Emerald City Comicon. I really enjoy seeing all the people having fun sharing their...

Carissa C.
Mar 2, 20171 min read


Art as an Output
Art is a great way to get over or come to grips with things in your life that make you happy, sad, angry, frustrated and pretty much any...

Carissa C.
Feb 24, 20171 min read


I Kind of Won
I recently joined an art themed Facebook Group. They had a valentines day contest. I submitted one of my drawings and it WON! I am so...

Carissa C.
Feb 14, 20171 min read


Ideas Come from Everywhere
In order to get this store up and running I had to push myself to create a bunch of art in a short period of time. Five creations were...

Carissa C.
Feb 14, 20172 min read


Up and Running!
After years of putting it off, I have finally got an e-store. I can sell my art! I took my time doing it because the thought of selling...
ArtbyCarissa
Feb 9, 20171 min read
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