Recently, I have switched to making my own foaming hand soap using Dr. Bronner's soap and some dispensers. It is so much cheaper and easy! The only thing I miss is the pretty bottles that some brands com in that you can change with the seasons. I tried painting with my acrylics, and it worked perfectly! If you get the unscented soap, you can add essential oils to change the scents as well! VIDEO BELOW! I have a Labor Day sale going in my Etsy shop! ... View the Post
Blue & Orange Watercolor Flowers
Sometimes, a quick sketch is all that can be mustered. When I taught myself to play the piano, my philosophy was that five minutes a day is better than zero minutes a day. Whether or not our drawing is supberb (often it's not), there is always something to be gained in the exercising of creativity. Art journaling is a great way to create without the pressure! SHORT VIDEO HERE These watercolors are great for beginners! ... View the Post
Acrylic Painting in My Sketchbook
This hardcover sketchbook is meant for dry media, but acrylic and gouache paint need little water to perform. Just in case, I did put a piece of thin cardboard behind the page while painting, just in case something should seep through. It did not. The paper is a lovely cream! I'm pretty sure it is made by Daler-Rowney. I got it a bit ago, and there aren't indicators on the book itself. ... View the Post
Sketchy Flower in Watercolor & Video
I sketched a flower in waterproof ink, then added watercolors and Posca pens for a bolder finish. I love sketchy flowers! Drawing freehand in your journal is a fun way to practice without feeling like it matters if you fail. I've had a lot of duds, but you have to keep going and you will get to the ones you love. VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post
So Many Flowers!
Here are a bunch of flowers and greenery I painted in acrylic as I was experimenting on Strathmore's Toned Tan paper. The colors really pop on the tan, and I love the little flecks of fibers that keep the background from feeling flat. Gouache would be another great option for this paper, as you don't need a lot of water. Then, put them all together in a cluster and make a pattern! You can always use small, individual paintings. ... View the Post
Acrylic Painting on Toned Tan Paper
Painting with acrylics or gouache on Strathmore's Toned Tan paper works really well! Somehow, the tan color feels less intimidating than the stark, white blank page that often throws an artist into a brain blank. :) And of course, I love to make patterns with the clip art! ... View the Post
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