Black drawing paper takes oil pastels well, especially for art journaling purposes. This quick painting makes good use of the creamy texture of pastels. I love the opacity! It's a mix of Mungyo and Paul Rubens. Don't for get to check out the many oil pastel process videos on my YouTube channel! I hope you try them out! ... View the Post
Winter House & FREE PAPER (and a Video)
Mid-December! It's hard to believe! Here is a quick drawing with ink, Inktense pencils, and some snow from a Posca pen :) These quick drawings are fun, and I've even created a design paper (8.5 x 11 inches) for you from this painting! Check it out BELOW. RIGHT CLICK and download and print! SHORT VIDEO HERE! You could use this paper for a unique envelope, card backgrounds, journal pages, and more! ... View the Post
Acrylic Painting Canvas
Do you have leftover paint from a project? Brush it on a blank canvas so you'll be that much more ready for your next painting session! I hate waste, so I love the idea of starting a painting without having to stare at the blank, whiteness that can be a creativity crusher. I've even added some shimmery gold on this one! I'm entered into the Floriography design challenge at Spoonflower! You can vote for three designs. I entered this one! ... View the Post
Mixed Media Hummingbird
I painted this hummingbird in watercolor, then added pastels on top for texture and opacity. Bird are always a favorite to paint. There is such a variety in colors and shapes! This little bird will make its way into a pattern eventually! Mixed media is my go-to, as I love to incorporate the strenths of each medium. It's a blessing to be able to create, even on a smaller scale. I love the lighter colors and touches of green. I put my hummingbird on some of my oil pastel ... View the Post
So Many Inky Flowers!
Bottled inks are an amazing medium to use in your artwork. They move like watercolors, but have a staining element that makes them perfect for layering (you may end up with inky fingers, though). This post is full of pictures in my art journals of various little paintings. I often take these and use them in surface pattern design for papercrafting and fabric! The rich, bold color of bottled inks give life to the most simple flower. Some inks have shimmery goodness as well! Find my ... View the Post
New Bold Flowers Collection (Etsy & Patreon)
I have a new bold floral collection of digital papers available on Etsy (CLICK HERE) or Patreon (CLICK HERE). I complied a few of my paintings into one design including watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels. You get 12 versions of this floral configuration, giving you background color options that are perfect for any season and holiday! Make cards, envelopes, journal pages, pockets, layers for 3D boxes, digital phone wallpaper, and more! ... View the Post
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