Colored pencils were my first art love. They really are amazing and versatile little sticks of color! I favor Prismacolor, but use what you have and just start drawing. Let the color and texture inspire you! I created a surface pattern design from this darling ladybug. 🐞 It's available HERE at Spoonflower in fabric and wallpaper. It would be the perfect pattern for a nursery, but imagine a silk blouse of ladybugs! How cheerful that would be to wear. ☺️ The blush pink and cream ... View the Post
NutriMill Artiste Mixer on Sale!
Sadly, I'm sick again and could not think straight to do a proper post. I did want to let you know that this amazing mixer is on sale for Prime Day! The NutriMill Artiste is a workhorse for a great price. I'll see you in the next post! ... View the Post
My New World of Sourdough! & VIDEO
I have baked hundreds upon hundreds of loaves of bread, but for some reason sourdough always scared me. I have no idea why! 😂 I think it may have to do with the fact that I tend to kill living plants, so why would sourdough be safe from me! After watching countless how-to videos, I finally landed on these cookbooks. They did not disappoint! Elaine's method is easy, and I had success creating my starter on the first try. I have made several loaves since, and they have all been a success. I ... View the Post
The Oldies in My Art Life & VIDEO
It is an easy thing to forget what we have done in the past when we are caught up in our future pursuits. It is my 10th year on YouTube! I started it ignorantly on a whim. I actually cannot even remember what even gave me the idea. :) It has been a fun journey that also shows how my business has pivoted through the years. There's paper crafting, journaling, cooking, painting, cards, and more! Hopefully, the next ten years will be a time of more growth and I'm thankful for each person that has ... View the Post
Kuretake Moody Colors Graphite Face Painting
You will find me using Kuretake paints often on my YouTube channel. They are among my favorite art supplies! These graphite watercolors are especially amazing. Their moody, rich colors are so much fun to add to landscapes, flowers, and (as you see here) graphite face drawings! :) The purple and green are my favorites. With a few simple art supplies, you can create! Her eyes are a bit wonky, but the girl has some confident drama going on. :) I used Fabriano hot press paper. ... View the Post
Penguin Painting with Lyra Aquarell Crayons & VIDEO
I felt like painting a penguin. :) I know, it is out of my wheelhouse and not remotely realistic, but it was fun! I always enjoy pulling out my Lyra Aquarell crayons. They are highly pigmented. I enjoy using them just as much as my Caran D'Ache (and they are a lot cheaper). I have the 24 and 48 set. You can use them in a variety of ways, and they are perfect for mixed media paintings because of how well they play with other media. These pigmented crayons work well on canvas and a variety of ... View the Post
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