Welcome

Welcome to everyone who is visiting my blog from Seth Apter's The Pulse.  I am shown there on the Sunday Style File post this week.



I would like to introduce myself to anyone who is new to my blog.  My name is Marcia Beckett and I am an elementary art teacher in Wisconsin. 


My other blog is dedicated to my art teaching career and is called  Vivid Layers.  On that blog,  I post all kinds of lesson plans and tips for teaching elementary school art.   Personally, I create lots of art in my free time.  I enjoy watercolor painting, doodling, lettering, acrylic painting and mixed media collage.  Here are a few samples of my artwork!  You can click on the links at the top of my blog to see other art I have made.

Watercolor doodle
Watercolor doodle

"Elemental", watercolor

"Botanical" Mixed Media Collage

Doodling with markers and paints

Scrapbook Page


Lettering with watercolors and markers

Art Journal page
Mixed Media Art Journal Page
A selection of journals
Greeting card lettering
I hope you've enjoyed visiting seeing some of my artwork.  Please leave a comment!  I'm always interested in meeting new art friends.

13 comments

Bonita Rose said...

your work is beautiful... I added a comment to my post on my blog, thks for visiting! I scan all my artwork then print professionally.

Marcia Beckett said...

Bonita, do you get them printed locally or online?

Barbara Hagerty said...

Each piece is wonderful and unique, but I really fell in love with your "Elemental"!

Elisa said...

Marcia, your work is very lovely! I especially love the elemental watercolor because it's very unique! I might want to try that someday! Thanks for visiting Harmony Thoughts! :) I'll be marking this site up as your works inspire me! Thank you:)

Theresa Plas said...

Nice to meet you Marcia:) I'm one of your "Style File" buddies - Theresa. Enjoying your post this morning...Your art is filled with energy, happiness and beautiful color!

MrCachet said...

I'm here via Seth - and I have to say that your profile and dedication to TEACHING is a wonderful gift. You seem to be an explorer with your art, and that's what young kids need - the chance to explore. God Bless!

Seth said...

Thanks for being a part of The Pulse, for sharing your wonderful and colorful art, and for spreading the word about the project.

Unknown said...

glad to meet you...love your happy paintings

TJ said...

Congrats on being featured in Seth's Style File. I'm having fun visiting the contributors. I like the concept of "watercolor doodles!" Very cool...
Best wishes from germany, tj

Daniele Valois said...

Well I am here from Summer of Color and I am so loving your blog. I can't wait to devour it some more!

Jenny Petricek said...

Hi Marcia! Congrats on your feature! I admire Seth Apter very much, and was so excited to find out you were being spotlighted! Love your samples here, very inspiring and impressive!:-)

Also, thanks for posting a pic of yourself...I am now able to put a face to your wonderful work!

A'n'G Johnson said...

your use of colors is delightful! I love your stylized lettering and doodling also!

Susan said...

I love your watercolour doodle!