Several years ago, I invested in a large set of Tombow Dual Brush markers. I didn't really know what I was doing, as I had only worked with colored pencils previously. It was a great choice, because they are amazing, versatile markers! They are great for brush lettering, watercolor washes, card making, travel journaling, planners, and so much more! The range of colors is fantastic, and the color can be very bold! HERE is a color chart from Tombow. With the fine tip end, you can add details to ... View the Post
Black & Blue Berry Pie
We love pie in this household, and I love baking easy things. :) This pie was a version of the Blackberry Pie found is the wonderful cookbook, Me, Myself, and Pie by Sherry Gore. The pie crust was made from the recipe in this cookbook (another favorite). Pie crust takes mere minutes to make and is SO MUCH BETTER than stuff from the store. This is especially important when the pie is simple, because the crust is a large part of the flavor profile. Sometimes, I make multiple crusts to stash in the ... View the Post
Queen of Narnia & VIDEO
Our family recently heard a wonderful dramatization of the complete books in The Chronicles of Narnia. It took us several weeks to go through it during our family devotions, but there is so much to learn through these stories. A theme quote that pops up several times is, "Once a king or queen of Narnia, always a queen or king of Narnia." This statement has wonderful spiritual meaning. As I was using my Jane Davenport face stencils, I kept thinking of that quote. Here is my "Queen of Narnia"! I ... View the Post
Mixed Media Cat with Face Stencil
I love playing with my Jane Davenport Face Stencils! I thought it would be fun to draw a personified cat with them! I love how she turned out. Don't be afraid to experiment. You can always start again! Using an art journal gives you the opportunity to explore your art supplies without fear of messing up or waste. Art, like anything worthwhile, requires practice! ... View the Post
Gouache Florals on Black Paper Painting & VIDEO
I love using gouache on black drawing paper or watercolor paper. The opaque, bold color of gouache against the dramatic black is so lovely! I painted these flowers in a vase on a card-sized panel, so it can be a lovely, unique card that won't spoil by smudging. ... View the Post
VIDEO & Jane Davenport Face Stencil Fun
I love these Jane Davenport face stencils! They are perfect for starting thousands of faces and styles! VIDEO is below! I used a combination of HIMI gouache and watercolor pencils. If you are doing a 30 day art challenge, these stencils are perfect if you are struggling for ideas and inspiration. ... View the Post
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