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    Pushing the boundaries of my paintings into 3D sculpted elements! Butterfly Silk Sculpture.
    Kathleen Joy
    • May 4
    • 2 min

    Pushing the boundaries of my paintings into 3D sculpted elements! Butterfly Silk Sculpture.

    I completed this commission for a local pastor in Des Moines, Iowa. When I was looking at my sketch, I was inspired with an idea to take...
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    Celebrating Iowa Farmland Mural - Local Des Moines, Iowa Artist Team
    Kathleen Joy
    • May 3
    • 1 min

    Celebrating Iowa Farmland Mural - Local Des Moines, Iowa Artist Team

    I just finished this mural with my partner, Laura Todd, at LT Organic Farm in Waukee, Iowa. We were invited to remake a mural they had on...
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    Moss Art Workshop in Prairie City
    Kathleen Joy
    • Mar 29
    • 2 min

    Moss Art Workshop in Prairie City

    I had the BEST TIME teaching the moss art workshop at the Prairie Escape Wellness Center this past Saturday! It was the first time I lead...
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    Moss Art Commission at Sacred Health - Des Moines, Iowa
    Kathleen Joy
    • Dec 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    Moss Art Commission at Sacred Health - Des Moines, Iowa

    I am so excited!!!! I finished my commission for Sacred Health's Moss Artworks! I was SO EXCITED when Sabbath at Sacred Health wanted to...
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    My Very 1st Moss Art Workshop!
    Kathleen Joy
    • Dec 11, 2021
    • 1 min

    My Very 1st Moss Art Workshop!

    I was SO excited to share an incredible day with a fun group of people for my very first moss art workshop! We met at Slick Designs in...
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    How to care for your Moss Art or moss wall/mural
    Kathleen Joy
    • Nov 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to care for your Moss Art or moss wall/mural

    Artwork made from moss is a totally unique thing! So you might be wondering exactly what the proper care procedures are for your...
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    What materials can you use in your art?
    Kathleen Joy
    • Nov 8, 2021
    • 2 min

    What materials can you use in your art?

    Hi! So you’re here because you either commissioned a custom piece of moss art from Kathleen, or you are getting ready to be part of a...
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    "The Other Side" Custom Botanical Sculpture by Kathleen Joy
    Kathleen Joy
    • Nov 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    "The Other Side" Custom Botanical Sculpture by Kathleen Joy

    "And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to...
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    I'm writing a Discipleship Journal
    Kathleen Joy
    • Nov 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    I'm writing a Discipleship Journal

    I need your help ❤ my mission as an artist is to create sacred spaces. I do that through my paintings and my botanical sculpture with the...
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    What a unique Christmas gift! First Moss Workshop
    Kathleen Joy
    • Nov 4, 2021
    • 2 min

    What a unique Christmas gift! First Moss Workshop

    I'm teaching a moss art workshop on NOVEMBER 20th!!! It is a fantastic way to have some fun AND potentially make a really beautiful piece...
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    Indiana Jane! + #fail :P
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Indiana Jane! + #fail :P

    Braved the ice cave Indiana Jones style ….. and this happened to my poor hat! I felt sooo cool until that happened the entrance was so...
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    This is where I collect my materials
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    This is where I collect my materials

    Climbing this beautiful waterfall to collect some pieces for my sculpture work. . . . #wanderlust #waterfallclimbing #VisitDecorah
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    Sneak a Peak into my Adventure!
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Sneak a Peak into my Adventure!

    A walk-a-bout the place I’m staying! You’ll see the waterfall and camper and beautiful stream in the middle of the property. I forgot to...
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    I Found Treasure!
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    I Found Treasure!

    I found treasure! I wasn’t even planning on searching for art materials today. I was hanging out at the fish hatchery just exploring when...
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    Commission of Joy
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 19, 2021
    • 1 min

    Commission of Joy

    This is my most recent commission’s new home it found a very happy place near the front door in the living room so all the relaxing...
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    Art & Soul Chat - God is Pleased with you
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 18, 2021
    • 0 min

    Art & Soul Chat - God is Pleased with you

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    Art & Soul Chat - Come Away
    Kathleen Joy
    • Sep 17, 2021
    • 0 min

    Art & Soul Chat - Come Away

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    Award Winning Professional Des Moines, Iowa Artist