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Blog Post Draft 1: The Story Behind My Favorite Painting: Sunset on the Elk River
Intro Some paintings come from imagination. Others come straight from the heart. This one — "Sunset on the Elk River" — was born out of...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 62 min read


Celebrate Art, Music, and Mountain Charm at Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend
If you're anywhere near the beautiful town of Waynesville, North Carolina, you’ll want to mark your calendar for Blue Ridge Heritage...
DeElla Hoberg
Aug 31 min read


🌼 One Simple Trick to Loosen Up Your Watercolor Style
Say goodbye to stiff, overworked paintings—this fun technique will free your brush and your mind. Ever feel like your watercolor...
DeElla Hoberg
Jul 232 min read


Painting 4- BIG 50 Challenge- consistency challenge
I am still feeling pretty run down after our trip. I’m struggling with stomach yucks, a rash and exhaustion. Today, my workout is just...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 301 min read


Painting 3-50 Challenge- a 50 Painting consistency challenge for growth
I am writing this on day what should be day four of my personal challenge. Let’s face it, life happens. My family and I had a travel day...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 292 min read


Painting 2-BIG 50 Painting Challenge- a consistency challenge for growth
We are on our last full day in Punta Cana for my 50th birthday trip. My husband and I went to the pool early this morning to scope out a...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 271 min read


Painting one-BIG 50 Challenge- a consistency challenge for growth
Starting a challenge on vacation is not fair. I have more time and space than I normally do. That being said, I did have to share with my...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 261 min read


The BIG 50 painting challenge
Yesterday was my birthday, and I soaked up the Caribbean Sea and sun. I lived in the moment, fed the fish while snorkeling, ate cake, and...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 261 min read


It’s my birthday!
Today is my 50th birthday- most years I try and ignore my birthday. This year is a milestone and I feel that I must,not only acknowledge...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 251 min read


Wet on Dry: Your First Watercolor Move (a.k.a. The “No Duh” Technique)
Intro: If you’ve ever handed a kid a paintbrush and a cup of water, congrats—you’ve already witnessed the wet-on-dry technique in the...
DeElla Hoberg
Jun 62 min read
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