Colored pencils were my first art supply love, and I still use them on a regular basis. I often use them with watercolor, as their opaque textural strength helps the look of watercolor. Here, I have done the opposite. I started with colored pencil, then added a bit of metallic watercolor. I love the effect! You can dip into your cardstock stash with simple flowers to make unique, handmade cards (VIDEO BELOW). I have also created a seamless pattern in various colorways. You can see examples ... View the Post
Mixed Media Nesting Doll Painting & VIDEO
Since I was young, I have had a love for nesting dolls. I love how they neatly stack inside one another. Then, you take them out one by one, until you get to the tiniest one left! Of course, they are usually painted so beautifully as well. They are interactive art. I've used my Artsy metallic watercolors on black watercolor paper, cut to a card size. With gouache and Posca pens, I painted the doll. I love the shimmer! VIDEO BELOW! ... View the Post
Quirky Metallic Watercolor Animals (Card Background) Painting
It's a lot of fun to paint with Artsy Metallic watercolors on black cardstock or watercolor paper to make unique, painted cards! These quirky cats and birds will cheer anyone up! Check out the VIDEO below! ... View the Post
Etsy Paper Art Doll Cut-Aparts
If you enjoy mixed media paper doll art, junk journaling, and collage paper crafting projects, then you will have fun with these! PURCHASE HERE I filled them with my art in various styles from modern washes to vintage paper. Print them out on cardstock and cut on the lines. Then, you can add clothes, hair, and other collage bits. Fun! ... View the Post
Using Colored Pencils on Cardstock & VIDEO
Colored pencils were my first art supply love, and I continue to enjoy their versatility. Most colors will show up wonderfully on black cardstock! Try drawing on cardstock for your own unique cards in lieu of stamps. I've paired the colored pencils with my Artsy metallic watercolors for even more colorful impact. NEW! Canva Frames in the shop! ... View the Post
Gouache Painting on a Card & VIDEO
Sometimes, it is easier for me to paint on a card than stamp an image correctly. :) I feel like I am a little "stamping challenged" at times. I like to keep a box of A2 card blanks around, so I thought I would tape off the front a paint a night scene. It didn't come out quite how I was envisioning, but the method was fun and worked well. The cards are a good cardstock weight and held up well to the HIMI gouache. I splattered some gold paint for good measure! :) ... View the Post
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