These are a great gift idea for the artist in your life! Sennelier Iridescent oil pastels are BEAUTIFUL! They also include a white and a black, which is always needed. The silver might just be my favorite. The flecks of shimmery goodness add a perfect finishing touch to your paintings. You could make the whole painting shimmery—I won't judge! Below, I've shown the colors on a piece of Strathmore toned tan paper, and there is a short VIDEO below! Look at those beauties in the box!! ... View the Post
Advent Calendar 2023 Cards Papercraft Society
Okay, I'm just a year behind! :) I love Papercraft Society monthly box kits. Having said that, last year's advent calendar did not impress me. I gave it a year rest and decided to make some cards. I just didn't have inspiration last year. Perhaps this year's offering is better? Comment if you grabbed the one from 2024! Anyway, I made some fun cards that would be great for kids! The flamingo on craft paper was colored with colored pencils. These are definitely not my style, but I think kids ... View the Post
Heat Embossing & Colored Pencils on Black Paper
Drama alert! :) If you want some luxury-looking cards, try out this technique! I used Arteza black drawing paper (or use cardstock), Ranger Ink embossing powder (it's my favorite), and colored pencils. It's easy and delivers impactful results. Colored pencils were my first art supply love when I was young. They are so versatile! Don't be afraid to layer multiple colors for shading! Here is another easy way to use your embossing powders! Use clear embossing ink through a ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Paintings!
I can't stay away from my colored pencils and oil pastels! :) They combine the perfect vibrance of color with creamy texture. I love other media like gouache, acrylics, and watercolors, but I keep coming back to my colored pencils and oil pastels. Using colored pencils for the underpainting works well on paper that can't handle watercolor, like Strathmore's toned papers in grey and tan. In the first picture, I've even used Arteza's black drawing paper for a dramatic contrast to the opaque ... View the Post
Painting Birds: Arrtx Acrylic Markers
These acrylic markers are so versatile. I love the matte, opaque look. I painted these birds with Arrtx and Grabie markers. The markers are available in brush tips and dual-end. They have a great assortment of colors available. These are great for journaling and card making as well! I love the color scheme of corals and blues! ... View the Post
Birds in a Basket: Oil Pastel on Black Paper
This Arteza black paper works really well with oil pastels! I love the contrast of the dramatic black with the opaque color of the pastels. These little birds are sitting on the flower basket having an aviary conversation. :) ... View the Post
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