Painting

Oil Pastel Sheep & Video

We had sheep growing up, and they can be cute with their fluffy wool. We only named two, because the rest were...you know. They are fun to paint, though! VIDEO BELOW! Strathmore's toned tan paper continue's to be great for oil pastels, pastels, acrylic, and gouache. It sets off the colors of a painting wonderfully! ... View the Post

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“One Stroke” Acrylic Painting & Video

Here is a fun c-shaped painting in the "one stroke" style. This is a method by Donna Dewberry whereby you load your paintbrush with a couple of colors at a time. It's easy to do and adds insant shading and interest to the painting. VIDEO BELOW! I love Strathmore's toned tan paper! ... View the Post

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Smudge Flowers in Oil Pastels

Once you start using oil pastels, it is difficult to stop. They are buttery and creamy, giving your artwork that a look of texture and blending. You can use them on paper and canvas. They also work well with other forms of media. I use them with watercolors, acrylic, colored pencils, and soft pastels. Oil pastels are amazing to use. One of their uses is the "smudged" look, which gives a sort of ethereal look. It also gives a natural, unplanned quality. It's a great way to experiment and ... View the Post

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Watercolor Moth in Mini Art Journal

Moths and butterflies are my favorite insects. I love their colors and shapes. My drawing is fictitious, of course, but fun. I used a waterproof pen, watercolors and a beautiful gold shimmer paint for extra whimsy. The small watercolor art journal has great paper. SHORT VIDEO HERE ... View the Post

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Painted Foaming Soap Dispensers & VIDEO

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

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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