Bugs! They are so cute (when they aren't alive inside the house). :) They are so interesting to look at, with their various shapes and amazing colors. For these little guys, I used Kuretake watercolors and dropped shimmery gold in while the paint was still wet. I love making designs with my little paintings! This one below can be wallpaper or fabric from Spoonflower! ... View the Post
Mixed Media Board
Sometimes, you just have to collage. There are days when I don't have a plan, or am not feeling well enough to be creative. Making a mixed media "board" is the perfect thing to do! I used mixed media paper, taped it off to create two sections, and started by gluing down some gel-printed rice paper. The steps are as you see below in the following pictures. I added gesso, scaped soft pastels and activated with water, stamped, and splattered. I removed the tape and ended up with ... View the Post
Peach & Blackberry Acrylic Marker Painting
I have recently been having fun with Arrtyx Acrylic markers. I love my Posca paint pens, but they can be very pricey! I still love my Posca white marker the best, but these are very close! They can be used as is for a bolder look, or blended with water (as I have done here) for a more painterly look. The brush tips are the right balance of sturdy and bendy. :) I also used my Winsor and Newton Cotman Travel watercolor for the underpainting. This is a great little travel set! In a ... View the Post
Mixed Media Art Talens Journal Botanicals
I love working in my art journal! In this painting, I have used watercolors and colored pencils. I love how the pencils give boldness, detail, and texture to watercolors. I also used a little ink to add a few line details. Mixed media is a great way to use the strengths of each medium. I love how watercolor and pencils help one another. Making a swatch of the colors that you use can help you visualize how to fill in the "gaps". Plus, swatches can be pretty on their own. :) ... View the Post
New Fabrics & Wallpapers Soon
I am always working on the artsy goods! Spoonflower is having a sale AND free shipping! :) What a great time to get fabrics! You can get them in my SHOP. I have a variety of styles, painted in a variety of media. Here is my latest Spoonflower challenge entry! Coming soon! ... View the Post
Calligraphy Inks in Art
"Beauty seen is never lost, God's colors all are fast." John Greenleaf Whittier The poets often say it best! This is my favorite time of the year! The crisp, cool air with the vibrant colors of the trees is the inspiration for art and writing. Below, I've used bottled calligraphy inks to make abstract art washes that I can use as backgrounds and fillers for digital icons. I created this cup and filled it with this abstract art. It makes fun clip art and journal fodder! ... View the Post
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