I had fun using my Artsy metallic watercolors to paint this cheetah-leopard. :) I can never remember how to tell them apart. I was inspired by this book! Painting animals is fun and a great way to practice, since the animal kingdom has such a variety of shapes and colors. Check out the video below! ... View the Post
Inktense White & Purple Flowers
Do you find it hard to paint white flowers? I do! With the exception of painting on my favorite toned tan paper, white flowers can be hard to get right. I thought I would use my Derwent Inktense pencils, since they are easy to control and even lines can be vibrant when activated with water. To be fair, these flowers aren't completely white. I was trying to get a mostly white, light, airy look. I need more practice, but I like how it looks. ... View the Post
Wisteria Strathmore Postcard & Video
These Strathmore postcards are great for a quick painting and sending a note to a friend! I used a couple of colors from my Prima Marketing Art Philosophy Vintage Pastels for the soft purples and blues. I dropped in my favorite Winsor & Newton Gold. It's so shimmery! You can use a fixative to protect the watercolor in the mail. You can also use a clear gesso if you are careful and the painting is completely dry. This was an easy, loose, wet-on-wet technique. Try it out! :) ... View the Post
Field of Flowers Watercolor Painting & VIDEO
Using my art journal and Rosa Gallery watercolors, I painted this calm field of flowers. I taped the page so that I would get clean edges and a satisfying "peel off"! :) Allowing your layers to dry lets you layer watercolor again and again. Art journals are a great way to create without pressure, paint your thoughts, try new products, and practice techniques! ... View the Post
Air Fryer Bagels
When summer comes, I do almost all my cooking with appliances like my air fryer and Instant Pot. It keeps our air conditioner from having to work extra hard, and I'm allergic to heat. :) These easy air fryer bagels are made with a quick, yogurt-based dough (recipe here) from this book. I add the everything bagel seasoning from Trader Joe's. Do you use an air fryer? It's an amazing little oven! ... View the Post
Chamomile Flower? Daisy? VIDEO
I'm not sure if this is supposed to be a daisy or a chamomile flower, but it was a fun little painting. I have a video below, as well as a seamless pattern design. I used my Caran D'Ache Neocolor II crayons and started with an ink drawing. You can buy this pattern in fabric and wallpaper HERE! :) Water soluble art crayons have amazing pigment and can be used in a variety of ways! Dip them in water first, color with them dry, then activate, or use them as a palette with a wet paintbrush. ... View the Post
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