This rooster is after our first rooster named Sherlock. He was very big and ran rather awkwardly, but he was beautiful! I painted him with Arrtx acrylic markers. I love their opacity! It's similar to using gouache, only in a stick form (at least that is how I think of it). I used Bristol paper, as I wanted to potentially use this as a card front. I created a surface pattern design below! Spoonflower fabric and wallpaper with my art HERE! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Magnolia Painting
I love painting flowers, as the colors and shapes seem endless in their variety. I painted these magnolias on Strathmore toned paper. I love the creamy texture! I created a pattern design (below) that is great for paper, wallpaper, and fabric! I have hundreds of designs in my Spoonflower shop! I used mostly Mungyo Gallery oil pastels, which come in a nice wooden box with over a hundred colors! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Lilies in a Jar
As summer vibes draw to a close, these lilies ( I know, spring) are saying goodbye to the season with fresh peaches and light green. I mostly used my Mungyo Gallery oil pastels and my favorite Strathmore toned paper. I created a surface pattern design that is perfect for fabric and digital paper. I love the cheeriness of these colors! There is a short video at the bottom of the post. :) ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Purple Anemone Painting
I have a book of flowers that I love to use for inspiration and color palettes. Don't be afraid to use floral arranging resources for painting references. It will give inspiration for color choices, sizes, and more! Here is one of my favorites! It's a beautiful book! I used all of the brands of oil pastels that usually sit on my studio desk: Paul Rubens, Mungyo Gallery, and Artecho. The color palettes are great, and they are all easy on the budget. I'm also using my favorite Strathmore toned ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Floral Paintings & Designs
Here are a couple of small floral paintings on my favorite Strathmore toned paper. It is a glorious paper! It is also wonderful for your colored pencils, Inktense pencils, and acrylic markers. As long as you don't apply too much water, it works well. I used mostly Mungyo Gallery oil pastels. As I'm typing, my finger is hurting! Yesterday, I peeled the tip and nail accidentally while prepping my freshly milled gnocchi. The meal was delicious, but I paid a price! :) ... View the Post
Spellbinders Advent Calendar Cards
Sometimes a project is so good, you just have to wait a year to share it! :) Ha ha! I just forgot, guys. I created these cards using the Spellbinders Advent craft calendar, which was so fun to open. I made them for a friend who's great at sending cards for birthdays and other special occasions. I colored in the flowers with Arrtx markers and, of course, used my Distress ink pads for some added flair. If you're feeling inspired, don't be afraid to dig into your own art ... View the Post
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