A day at a time…


Creative purging: confronting the guilt of unused art supplies and embracing the challenge of transforming neglected paints into something new.

Years ago, I couldn’t have foreseen crafting a post like this, yet here I am. As a traditional artist, I refuse to rely on AI,…
Reflecting on my first watercolor masterpiece, I was initially disheartened by its flaws. Yet, this moment of self-reflection became pivotal in my artistic growth. It…
Being primarily a landscape painter, I love working with granulating paints. You can’t go wrong with Daniel Smith if you want interesting textures and granulation.…

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I’m Ionia, the creator of this art blog. I love seeing the work of other artists and being part of the art community. I am a watercolor artist primarily, but dabble in other mediums. Thanks for visiting!