This Art Life of Mine
@elizabethmayoleth.bsky.social
Painter of lush, dramatic, expressionistic landscapes & still life.
https://www.elizabethmayolethart.com
artist • mom • wife of @boocap.bsky.social
Painter in WI, US
art supply hoarder • art museum dweller
UWM alumna
https://www.elizabethmayolethart.com
artist • mom • wife of @boocap.bsky.social
Painter in WI, US
art supply hoarder • art museum dweller
UWM alumna
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My new collection has launched in my online shop. Reproductions available as prints on archival paper, canvas, wood, acrylic, metal, framed or unframed. Stationary also available.
Available through my website:
www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Available through my website:
www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison is celebrating Badgers competing on the international stage with a Winter Olympics watch event on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/02/10/uw-madison-celebrates-badgers-winter-olympics-watch-party/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/02/10/uw-madison-celebrates-badgers-winter-olympics-watch-party/
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is celebrating Badgers competing on the international stage with a Winter Olympics watch event on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/02/10/uw-madison-celebrates-badgers-winter-olympics-watch-party/
STORY: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2026/02/10/uw-madison-celebrates-badgers-winter-olympics-watch-party/
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A new proof solves a long-standing problem about the doughnut-shaped torus
Mathematicians discover new ways to make round shapes
A new proof solves a long-standing problem about the doughnut-shaped torus
www.scientificamerican.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
A new proof solves a long-standing problem about the doughnut-shaped torus
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Bad Bunny's all-Spanish halftime show was joyful and infectious, or as MAGA calls it, "the single worst halftime show in NFL history"
February 10, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Bad Bunny's all-Spanish halftime show was joyful and infectious, or as MAGA calls it, "the single worst halftime show in NFL history"
Painting Dried Roses with Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors
I have two sets of Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and I test them out while painting in my watercolor sketchbook. We'll talk and paint a still life, one dark and one light, to see how these paints perform.
I have two sets of Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and I test them out while painting in my watercolor sketchbook. We'll talk and paint a still life, one dark and one light, to see how these paints perform.
Paint with Me: Dried Roses with Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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February 10, 2026 at 12:43 AM
Painting Dried Roses with Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors
I have two sets of Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and I test them out while painting in my watercolor sketchbook. We'll talk and paint a still life, one dark and one light, to see how these paints perform.
I have two sets of Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and I test them out while painting in my watercolor sketchbook. We'll talk and paint a still life, one dark and one light, to see how these paints perform.
Don't Like Cardboard? Here's a Great Idea to Palette These Watercolor Pans!
Don't Like Cardboard? Here's a Great Idea to Palette These Watercolor Pans!
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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February 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Don't Like Cardboard? Here's a Great Idea to Palette These Watercolor Pans!
On Substack:
New Art Launched in My Shop! And a Look at What's Inspiring Me
A look at what's inspiring me, studio update, and my new collection launched in my shop.
Available on my website: www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Subscribe on Substack: elizabethmayoleth.substack.com
New Art Launched in My Shop! And a Look at What's Inspiring Me
A look at what's inspiring me, studio update, and my new collection launched in my shop.
Available on my website: www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Subscribe on Substack: elizabethmayoleth.substack.com
New Art Launched in My Shop!
And a Look at What's Inspiring Me
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February 8, 2026 at 5:12 PM
On Substack:
New Art Launched in My Shop! And a Look at What's Inspiring Me
A look at what's inspiring me, studio update, and my new collection launched in my shop.
Available on my website: www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Subscribe on Substack: elizabethmayoleth.substack.com
New Art Launched in My Shop! And a Look at What's Inspiring Me
A look at what's inspiring me, studio update, and my new collection launched in my shop.
Available on my website: www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Subscribe on Substack: elizabethmayoleth.substack.com
Influential Books About My Favorite Artists
When someone asks you who are your favorite artists, I'm sure many come to mind, as it does for me.
I have favorites from all the Art Movements, as well as many who have been very influential on me and my art journey.
When someone asks you who are your favorite artists, I'm sure many come to mind, as it does for me.
I have favorites from all the Art Movements, as well as many who have been very influential on me and my art journey.
Influential Books About My Favorite Artists (episode 2)
The Book Shelf
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February 7, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Influential Books About My Favorite Artists
When someone asks you who are your favorite artists, I'm sure many come to mind, as it does for me.
I have favorites from all the Art Movements, as well as many who have been very influential on me and my art journey.
When someone asks you who are your favorite artists, I'm sure many come to mind, as it does for me.
I have favorites from all the Art Movements, as well as many who have been very influential on me and my art journey.
Choosing the Perfect Soft Pastel | What You Need to Know
There are so many kinds of soft pastels to choose from. I'm going over all the kinds of soft pastels to help you choose your ideal collection.
youtu.be/7mn1Mk5GjRQ
There are so many kinds of soft pastels to choose from. I'm going over all the kinds of soft pastels to help you choose your ideal collection.
youtu.be/7mn1Mk5GjRQ
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February 7, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Choosing the Perfect Soft Pastel | What You Need to Know
There are so many kinds of soft pastels to choose from. I'm going over all the kinds of soft pastels to help you choose your ideal collection.
youtu.be/7mn1Mk5GjRQ
There are so many kinds of soft pastels to choose from. I'm going over all the kinds of soft pastels to help you choose your ideal collection.
youtu.be/7mn1Mk5GjRQ
Looking for Inspiration? These Three Innovative Tools Will Spark Your Creativity
If you need a little something for inspiration or to help you decide what to paint, I have three creative tools to show you. Leave it to random serendipity!
youtu.be/0-YU2TkvE-8
If you need a little something for inspiration or to help you decide what to paint, I have three creative tools to show you. Leave it to random serendipity!
youtu.be/0-YU2TkvE-8
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February 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Looking for Inspiration? These Three Innovative Tools Will Spark Your Creativity
If you need a little something for inspiration or to help you decide what to paint, I have three creative tools to show you. Leave it to random serendipity!
youtu.be/0-YU2TkvE-8
If you need a little something for inspiration or to help you decide what to paint, I have three creative tools to show you. Leave it to random serendipity!
youtu.be/0-YU2TkvE-8
My new collection has launched in my online shop. Reproductions available as prints on archival paper, canvas, wood, acrylic, metal, framed or unframed. Stationary also available.
Available through my website:
www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Available through my website:
www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
February 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
My new collection has launched in my online shop. Reproductions available as prints on archival paper, canvas, wood, acrylic, metal, framed or unframed. Stationary also available.
Available through my website:
www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
Available through my website:
www.elizabethmayolethart.com/works
The Pigment Quality on These Watercolors is Unbelievable!
Phoenix professional watercolors, now these are beautiful paints.
youtu.be/ftK8PCfdR7g
Phoenix professional watercolors, now these are beautiful paints.
youtu.be/ftK8PCfdR7g
The Pigment Quality on These Watercolors is Unbelievable!
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
The Pigment Quality on These Watercolors is Unbelievable!
Phoenix professional watercolors, now these are beautiful paints.
youtu.be/ftK8PCfdR7g
Phoenix professional watercolors, now these are beautiful paints.
youtu.be/ftK8PCfdR7g
Sonnet St Petersburg, Yarka from Jack Richeson, and some discussion of White Nights St Petersburg.
A Watercolor Comparison Because I'm Curious: These Were Once Made by the Same Company
A Watercolor Comparison Because I'm Curious: These Were Once Made by the Same Company
A Watercolor Comparison Because I'm Curious: These Were Once Made by the Same Company
Sonnet St Petersburg, Yarka from Jack Richeson, and some discussion of White Nights St Petersburg.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Sonnet St Petersburg, Yarka from Jack Richeson, and some discussion of White Nights St Petersburg.
A Watercolor Comparison Because I'm Curious: These Were Once Made by the Same Company
A Watercolor Comparison Because I'm Curious: These Were Once Made by the Same Company
Talens vs Faber-Castell - The Lightfastness Problem
Are These Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers the Best Watercolor Markers For Artists? The amount of amazing color of both brands is great.
Are These Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers the Best Watercolor Markers For Artists? The amount of amazing color of both brands is great.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Talens vs Faber-Castell - The Lightfastness Problem
Are These Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers the Best Watercolor Markers For Artists? The amount of amazing color of both brands is great.
Are These Faber Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers the Best Watercolor Markers For Artists? The amount of amazing color of both brands is great.
MiFuner Watercolors are fun to paint with. They're a budget watercolor set that come in the coolest little metal palettes. The palettes alone are worth the price. The colors in these sets are fun for on the go painting or plein air in a sketchbook.
youtu.be/Twmr3BMnzQY
youtu.be/Twmr3BMnzQY
MiFuner Watercolors | The Palette Alone is Worth It, These Paints are a Bonus!
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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February 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
MiFuner Watercolors are fun to paint with. They're a budget watercolor set that come in the coolest little metal palettes. The palettes alone are worth the price. The colors in these sets are fun for on the go painting or plein air in a sketchbook.
youtu.be/Twmr3BMnzQY
youtu.be/Twmr3BMnzQY
Watercolor Powders.
They sure are a different art tool. I swatch them with different mediums for differing effects. I have to say, they are pretty cool!
They sure are a different art tool. I swatch them with different mediums for differing effects. I have to say, they are pretty cool!
Watercolor Powders: Wow, Just Wow!
A Pretty Cool and Different Art Tool
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February 2, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Watercolor Powders.
They sure are a different art tool. I swatch them with different mediums for differing effects. I have to say, they are pretty cool!
They sure are a different art tool. I swatch them with different mediums for differing effects. I have to say, they are pretty cool!
Do You Know Artist Chaim Soutine? He was a great Artist, painting oils of expressive landscapes and still lifes, and solemn, moody figurative works. A spotlight on his work is deserved.
youtube.com/shorts/mcbMP...
youtube.com/shorts/mcbMP...
Do You Know Artist Chaim Soutine?
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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January 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Do You Know Artist Chaim Soutine? He was a great Artist, painting oils of expressive landscapes and still lifes, and solemn, moody figurative works. A spotlight on his work is deserved.
youtube.com/shorts/mcbMP...
youtube.com/shorts/mcbMP...
Art Review & Unboxing | Meiliang's Japanese-style/Budget-friendly Watercolors
I stumbled across Meiliang's Japanese-style watercolors and had to check them out. Let's swatch these and make some comparisons.
youtu.be/rCYXCdU1o20
I stumbled across Meiliang's Japanese-style watercolors and had to check them out. Let's swatch these and make some comparisons.
youtu.be/rCYXCdU1o20
Art Review & Unboxing | Meiliang's Japanese-style/Budget-friendly Watercolors
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Art Review & Unboxing | Meiliang's Japanese-style/Budget-friendly Watercolors
I stumbled across Meiliang's Japanese-style watercolors and had to check them out. Let's swatch these and make some comparisons.
youtu.be/rCYXCdU1o20
I stumbled across Meiliang's Japanese-style watercolors and had to check them out. Let's swatch these and make some comparisons.
youtu.be/rCYXCdU1o20
It's a Rainbow AND a Lazy Susan? Yes, Please!
It's a Rainbow AND a Lazy Susan? Yes, Please!
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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January 28, 2026 at 12:45 AM
It's a Rainbow AND a Lazy Susan? Yes, Please!
Painting This Cool Purple Flower with Egg Tempera
I'm recreating a piece from my sketchbook of these really cool little purple flowers. It was part of my 7 pieces in 7 days using Egg Tempera.
I'm recreating a piece from my sketchbook of these really cool little purple flowers. It was part of my 7 pieces in 7 days using Egg Tempera.
Paint With Me | Painting This Cool Purple Flower with Egg Tempera Paint!
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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January 27, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Painting This Cool Purple Flower with Egg Tempera
I'm recreating a piece from my sketchbook of these really cool little purple flowers. It was part of my 7 pieces in 7 days using Egg Tempera.
I'm recreating a piece from my sketchbook of these really cool little purple flowers. It was part of my 7 pieces in 7 days using Egg Tempera.
Art Haul | A Little Bit of Everything!
An art haul from Blick, Amazon, & American Science & Surplus - A little bit of everything! Let's talk and swatch these things!
youtu.be/vdHGal1oGqg
An art haul from Blick, Amazon, & American Science & Surplus - A little bit of everything! Let's talk and swatch these things!
youtu.be/vdHGal1oGqg
Art Haul | A Little Bit of Everything!
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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January 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Art Haul | A Little Bit of Everything!
An art haul from Blick, Amazon, & American Science & Surplus - A little bit of everything! Let's talk and swatch these things!
youtu.be/vdHGal1oGqg
An art haul from Blick, Amazon, & American Science & Surplus - A little bit of everything! Let's talk and swatch these things!
youtu.be/vdHGal1oGqg
Do you know Artist Jim Dine? He's a fabulous Artist, with a very painterly style. He does mostly Still Life and Figurative in a variety of mediums. There is a beautiful push & pull with the materials just really working the pieces and giving them a beautiful, haunting appearance.
Do You Know Artist Jim Dine?
YouTube video by This Art Life of Mine
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January 27, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Do you know Artist Jim Dine? He's a fabulous Artist, with a very painterly style. He does mostly Still Life and Figurative in a variety of mediums. There is a beautiful push & pull with the materials just really working the pieces and giving them a beautiful, haunting appearance.
Photographing, Framing, and Protecting Your Artwork
Photographing, Framing, and Protecting Your Artwork
Book Recommendations
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January 25, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Photographing, Framing, and Protecting Your Artwork