Art Of Tracy Verdugo Blog

So grateful today to read all of your posts each one reminds me of the multitude of blessings we all have even in the darkest times we can focus on the small things that  bring us joy i'm also grateful for being lost  and found one brings us to a place which can feel scary but can also offer fresh perspectives elements of surprise spiritual epiphanies the other feels like coming home safe, nurturing, whole. but it would be hard to recognise one  without the other wouldn't it? ❤️ Tomorrow I'll tell you a little story  about getting lost and found earlier this week  on the enchanted Isle of Anglesey in Wales.  It involve s a walk through this forest.... And a fifth century Celtic saint who once lived beyond this gate.... Until then I'm super excited to announce the very first winner of my 22 days of gratitude and giveaways!! The winner for Day one is CINDY BENKO!!! Congratulations Cin...

**Note I'm now calling these travel posts updates as my desire to post daily doesn't seem to match the amount of hours I actually have in the day! Enjoy and big hugs from Dublin! After a fabulous weekend in Brighton with 24 beautiful creatives, a catch up with my amazing friend Erin Faith Allen who came to paint and film moi for her documentary series on women artists, and a perfect home stay with the amazing Tamara Laporte and family, it was time for mi amor and I to head off to the Welsh countryside for three days of rest and respite before my upcoming five day retreat in West Cork Ireland.  the lovely Clare Campbell founder of Big Love Sista lost in splendiferous colour!  the irrepressible Tam and I- so excited to announce that I will be teaching in Life Book again in 2016!  We arrived at our Airbnb studio in the Welsh countryside and settled in before enjoying this magnificent sunset, looking forward to days ahead of rambling through ...

Hola chiquitas! Trying to remember to check in here with you all and just realised at 11pm that I hadn't!  Here's just a little glimpse of a day of magic and incredibly beautiful scenery!  After two days of rain and wind the sun came out and mi amor and I headed South to the mystical ruins of Tintagel in Cornwall, heralded as the birthplace of King Arthur.  After Tintagel we visited the incredibly beautiful historic fishing village of a Clovelly in Devon. We walked up and down ancient stairways, through narrow cobblestones streets, over beaches strewn with millions of rocks, into the magical Merlins cave..... A day to remember indeed!  Missing our sweet girls every day but grateful to be on this journey with my love.  Wherever we go the kitties find him for a little love. He has a lot to give ❤️ Noches lovely ones. Leaving this beautiful place tomorrow Brighton bound 😄 Lots of love Tracy 💕💕💕💕

It's a wild and blustery day here on the coast of Devon. Actually the first day of Summer but feels like the kind of windy Winters day back home that would see us snuggling in front of the fire.  Marco braved the elements to head out for a kitesurfing session and was almost blown off to the Caribbean ( I think that's what might be across the other side of this vast ocean!) He managed to navigate safely back to shore and is currently doing his yoga stretches on the floor in front of me before we head across to our "local" for a meal and an ale.  I stayed inside mostly, working on an upcoming article and tutorial for Cloth Paper Scissors. Trying to capture the essence and impressions of this new and beautiful landscape....mixing more muted colours, open to new discoveries.  The image above is how the piece actually looks right now and the image below is with a filter overlayed, more like where I should really be pushing it to, if I want to convey what's outside the ...

Hello my little buttercups!! I know, I know........ its been a while between drinks, um posts! (she says while remembering a long pint of Guinness recently downed in an 800 year old pub)...... and I know this to be true, because as I type, I'm hearing me own voice in me own mind, read out these words with a distinctive, if a little mixed up English accent!! Yep that's right, we're finally here on UK soil, soaking up the scenery and history after a rigorous and wonderful tour of the U.S which saw me teaching twelve 2-5 day workshops in 12 weeks!!                                So I know you will understand when I tell you there wasn't much time for blog posts in the beautiful US of A but I had a fabulous time as always and felt my heart expand time and time again as I shared the Paint Mojo experience with students and friends, new and old! And so her...

Hello my creative adventurers!! I wanted to share this blog post again, to see if any other creative seekers would like to join me in beautiful Ireland? There are a few spots left and I wouldn't like to see someone with the burning desire to miss out on this one!  The real voyage of  discovery  consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. Marcel Proust Lets talk about Ireland,  a place of dreams and mystery, music and dance,  history and enchantment,  Guinness and giggles...  (well hearty laughs more like it!)  A place that I am thrilled to be teaching at in June 2015, and not just a small two day affair mind you, but a full immersion,  no holds barred Irish Mojo finding retreat in astoundingly beautiful West Cork with 4 whole days/5 nights to explore and be inspired! My wonderful friend and super talented artist herself,  Pauline Agnew  will be my host and I am bes...

HAPPY NEW YEAR LOVELY ONES!! Now that that we have finished eating and drinking copious amounts of delicious (and possibly naughty) treats, it's time to clear our heads, breathe deeply the wonder and magic of everyday inspiration, and make some space for new creative birthings! For some time now I have been feeling the stirrings of a creative revolution. I see it in the faces of my students as they light up with the recognition that they ARE inherently creative and that bringing forth that magic ripples outward into EVERY area of their lives! It's contagious! This past month magic has been happening big time in my world with one of my favorite authors and all round inspiring human beings, Elizabeth Gilbert, sharing my work several times on her FB page!!  Like, pick me up off the floor! Liz Gilbert loves my work!! I tried not to be all goofy about it, oh yeah, Liz is talking about my art.   That's kinda special...I'm cool with it... ...