I have been getting back into making cards lately. I am woefully behind on my paper crafting projects, as more of my attention has been on my surface pattern design original artwork. It has been fun to shop my supplies and rediscover the fun embossing folders dies, and kits! I have a variety of techniques in the pictures below, but the inky leaves are among my favorites. :) The Sizzix Leaf Fragments are so easy to use! Calligraphy inks and embossing folders are very easy ways to add ... View the Post
Honey Bee & Flowers Paintings
I often paint smaller subjects in my art journal, then create a digital seamless, surface pattern designs for my Etsy shop, as well as my sales tab here on my blog. These designs get used for fabric, paper, wallpaper, and many other creative endeavors. For the flowers, I used watercolor in a loose style. I love the wet-on-wet technique. You can't always control what the paint will do, but you can get unique results! My little bee was painted with acrylic markers and a shimmer pen from ... View the Post
Tombow Markers Wonky House Painting VIDEO
Since I was a little girl, I have always loved drawing houses. Architecture is such a great art that combines both sides of the brain. I'm not sure that this wonky house would structurally withstand the test of time, but it would be fun to live in nevertheless. :) I sketched it out with a ink pen, then painted with Tombow Dual Brush Markers. They are such a versatile art supply! Check out the video! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Bird Painting on Vintage Paper
This paper, which has a vintage coloring and textured surface, is very interesting to use for painting. It is great for oil pastels, gouache, acrylic paint, colored pencils, and minimal watercolor. Watercolors soak in pretty quickly, so I would only use them minimally and in conjunction with other media. I love painting birds! This little cutie is mostly colored pencil and oil pastels. There is a very small amount of watercolor for blending purposes. It would be lovely to frame behind glass. ... View the Post
Arteza Gouache & A Crazy Lady
Okay, this painting went a little bonkers! :) I have had the Arteza gouache for quite a time now, so I wanted to do a swatch to remind myself of the colors. They are fairly vibrant when not diluted with too much water. I would say they are fine for digital work, art journals, cards, and coloring. I think there are better gouache brands out there, but these are great if you are starting out and wanting tubes instead of the pots (like HIMI). She has giant hair and a pinched face, but ... View the Post
Vintage-Looking Bows & Short Video
Christmas will be here soon! This VIDEO has a quick drawing process for fluffy bows! :) They are fun to draw. You can color them in a variety of ways, cut them out for ephemera, or to make card backgrounds. I created a pattern (below) that you can purchase in fabric and wallpaper at Spoonflower! I added some shimmer as well. You can use Tonic Studios shimmer pens, or Iridescent medium. ... View the Post
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