Here’s an acrylic painting I did on location in Western Pennsylvania near Ligonier. I had about 45 minutes to paint it before returning it to the museum for art exhibition the next day. Curious for more? drop me a message. Available to a new home. #ForestFriday #EastCoastKin #ArtAdventCalendar

Abstract mixed media painting of St. Mark’s Basilica. This one has been waiting patiently for the right person. Curious if it pulls you in—message me if it does. #Art #OriginalArt #ArtistOnBsky #ArtDrop #CreativeLife #EastCoastKin

“Dreaming of Ljubljana.” Acrylic on Canvas. I painted this from a photograph many years ago that had black and white qualities. Please enjoy the view; inquire for more details. #ArtAdventCalendar

First significant snow for yesterday’s evening walk. Happy Wednesday! #freshsnow #wintermagic #eastcoastkin

First snow in Pittsburgh (pictures later) equals great timing for heated floors in shared cozy spaces at my 1932 Artist Bungalow AirBnB. #airbnbhost #pittsburghstay #modernJourneyer #artistinresidence

On yesterday morning’s walk. This is a favorite place that makes me think of Ireland or Scotland. I’ve been to Scotland but not Ireland- not yet… #nature #morningwalk #green #seasons #travel

Evening walk a couple weeks ago. #autumn #nature #meditation #colorful

What are you most proud of? In my speeches/conversations I often talk about publishing my novel. It took 10 years to write, edit and prepare it for “good enough.” In 2021, I put it out there. #Published #selfacceptance #findingmoksha #bookstoread #fictionauthors shorturl.at/RRJQP

Happy Thanksgiving! I’m grateful for you! And Nature. And my sister and my nephew and his wife and her family. I’m grateful for my AirBnB guests. I’m grateful for my creative play for adults attendees. I’m grateful for my Toastmasters community. #thankful #nature #thanksgiving #eastcoastkin

I hadn’t painted in a while and just took some time to do it yesterday late afternoon. I started with three paintings with an abstract appearance. then my trees emerged.

Painting in Milan one late afternoon into evening on a recent visit last October. I love what this memory gave me. - the curious people asking questions & sharing their insights, sounds of delight of children playing nearby, 6:00 ringing church bells. #blueskyart #eastcoastkin #sacred

Back in the western PA woods … Hugged some trees, thanked them for the air and the shade. The quiet out there resets me every time. The cover is for a commission I did for a gentleman named Jack. #eastcoastkin #paintingcommission #watercolor amandamottornartist.substack.com/p/what-is-yo...

This painting was created on a large poster board using favorite mark making tools. When i haven’t seen a painting in a while I tend to like it more. While it was hard not knowing what the outcome would be it was fun. #eastcoastkin #blueskyartist #ArtProcess #AbstractArt #CreativePlay #MixedMedia

This is a painting I’d done in Rome in 2021. I don’t remember where it was. Just a random spot near a train stop. #eastcoastkin #rome #blueskyartist #paintings #pleinerepainting #abstractexpressionism

The start of my morning walk. Grateful for you. Grateful for nature’s beauty. #peaceful #meditation #natureviews #gratitude #goodmorning

I’m so excited to share this recent LIVE interview with Coach Jen Ohrman! Join us for some real-life inspiration on creating your Next Act in what’s next for you. #CreativePlayForAdults #YourNextAct #ModernJourneyer #Reinvention #WomenWhoCreate #Inspiration www.facebook.com/JenOhrmanCon...

This is Sharon MacKinnon’s painting from the Midland, Ontario Art Center. I love her style. Don’t you?

Creative play for adults in a workshop I created to help re-build self-acceptance. It’s a low pressure space to unwind, try some art and reconnect with yourself. No experience required. Bring your curiosity. I’ve lived this and it works. #creativeplay #adultcreativity #artworkshop #pittsburgh

I’m writing short reads and listens on Substack. What if trying something new was as easy as doing a night painting? Would love to hear your thoughts. amandamottornartist.substack.com/p/what-if #painting #watercolors #intuition #resilience #mindset

To give some perspective, this was my painting office last night from the previous post. I looked at the right moment to See a flash of fading sun reflecting on the water. #eastcoastkin #blueskyartist #saturdaynight #sunset #pleinère #watercolors

This is the case of watercolor painting at night, my most favorite time. While the sky looks light, its rumbles of rain waited to pour later last night. A spot of yellow sun in the clouds appeared and quickly I painted her. The gift was her reflection.

This is what results when making do with what you have. Nature, color, paintbrushes and 40 minutes. #dailypainting #dailypractice #nature #art #watercolor

House on a River (Old House I), 1915 https://botfrens.com/collections/88/contents/25714

Sometimes I think I have everything I need. I forgot my palette paper. It wasn’t super cold but the rocks don’t have butt warmers. I sat on the back of a painting pad over a rock. Then I painted the forest as happy as a pea in a pod. #MakeItWork #naturepainting #nature #watercolorartist

This is a scene I paint over and over. Circus Maximus in Rome. When I did the original in 2021, it was searingly hot, sun beating on my head despite the scarf I wore on top. I was in my glory with the four panels that resulted. #rome #italy #blueskyartist #painting

I love painting and mixing with purple. This was my first daily painting to commit to the project. The notebook is almost full now. It’s like the season you don’t want to end. What I love about #abstractpainting is that it doesn’t have to be something. It’s freedom. #blueskyartist #purple

I created this in the start of my painting practice this spring. My notebook is almost full now. a palette knife with many prongs and circles at the end is used in green. Abstract painting is play time. The pages stuck when drying. #blueskyartist #abstractpainting #creativeplay #paintingpractice

I had another participant, Kera in my Creative Play for Adults workshop, Pittsburgh-based. I created this class from struggling with years of self-doubt and finding my own self-acceptance through creativity & travel, my vision in supporting others. #creativity #blueskyartist #selfacceptance

This is Sharon MacKinnon’s painting whom I had the pleasure of learning from in her Paint Free, Paint Loose, Paint You course. I met her on Instagram through a mutual art connection. So of course I drove the 6 1/2 hours to Midland, Ontario. #Canadian #blueskyartist #painting

This is another watercolor painting I did at the lake.

Very excited about my first participant earlier this week! Feedback from Mani. My next one is this afternoon after my Toastmasters Club meeting. Yay! #trysomethingnew #feedback #reviews #selfacceptance #blueskyart

#paintingoftheday #woodlands #autumn #blueskyartist

I made 2 paintings, this was the first with 30 minutes before I had to leave the lake. I was going to fix it with charcoal pencil but it’s growing on me just like this. #paintingpractice #dailypainting #blueskyart

This is the second painting from Saturday night. The joys of painting at dusk are the surprises you see when you’re back home. The colors you couldn’t quite see, the way the brush strokes blended with the water spray and nature’s beauty reflected on the paper. #blueskyartist #nature #waterviews

close your eyes and imagine this. A splash in the water. The ring of waves form around it lapsing out. The call from a flock of geese flying overhead, their joyous calls to each other. Complete darkness came after I finished the second painting. #paintingpractice #blueskyartist

It was sunset Saturday night, my favorite time of day to paint. No time to obsess just get the shapes and colors down and stay in the moment not think just feel and listen and go. #outside #nature #sunset #blueskyartist #meditation

A weekend ago my sister, a cancer survivor surprised me with participating in a fundraiser for Hearts of Steel Pittsburgh Dragon Boat team. It was great fun. www.heartsofsteelpittsburgh.org #survivors #cancerresearch #dragonboat

I’m excited about promoting a small limited space workshop called Creative Play for Adults within my Toastmasters community. The venue I was going to use fell through. After a series of phone calls and a short hike, I pivoted and sent out a take 2 to my four early adopters. #pivot #playtime #create

I went to Keystone Lake State Park and this watercolor with charcoal came to life. I’m not sure how long it took except I enjoyed the process. I painted it to use as a big birthday card for a longtime friend turning 53 today. #birthdays #landscapepaintings #thelake #blueskyartist

Did you know there’s a Pittsburgh Chocolate and Coffee Festival this weekend? My upcoming mother-and-daughter AirBnB guests informed me! #pittsburghstay #pittsburgh #airbnb #chocolate #motheranddaughter

The calm after stormy weather! What is it for you? #ModernJourneyer #dailypainting #blueskyartist #dreamy #nature #abstractpainting

#dailypainting quick, don’t think. Take inspiration actions. #blueskypainter #blueskyartist

I wrote this episode about my need for play and hitting the reset button. Play for me is about discovery: the intersection of traveling & art. #travel #ontario #discovery #artists amandamottornartist.substack.com/p/playtime-a...

This sign is for adults, too. Especially the adults.

I took these on a walk along Midland Harbor, Ontario.

I drove from Pittsburgh to Midland, Ontario to take a class with Sharon MacKinnon. We met when she reached out to me about a mutual contact. I looked at her profile on Instagram and loved what she shared and all of her tips. This is one of the results from that class.

One year of hosting travelers in Pittsburgh — thank you, Airbnb guests, for turning stays into stories and helping me in fulfilling my dream. #AirbnbHost #Pittsburgh #TravelCommunity #InspiredStays #OneYearAnniversary

New episode dropped from what it means to be a multi-passionate entrepreneur. #authenticliving #trustit #gratitude open.substack.com/pub/amandamo...

I passed by this on my walk recently. Does anyone else think of the children’s story, “Where the Wild Things Are?” I stood there and smiled! #childrensstories #monsters #imagination

A couple days ago I walked in a conservation area. It was a break in the rain with misty conditions and dreamy landscapes. Nature inspires. #gratitude #peace #solitudeinnature #pennsylvania #dreamy #nature