I love onions. I used to pick them out of the garden and munch on them raw. I guess that's as wild as I got as a child. :) They give off amazing flavor, as well as being good for you. They can also be quite beautiful. Their variegated, papery skins and greens, contrasted with their rustic roots. I've used Strathmore's toned grey paper, soft pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, and even a touch of Posca pens. Check out the fun surface pattern below! ... View the Post
MeiLiang Watercolors Easy Technique & Video
I'm using these Meiliang watercolors and a very easy technique to make flowers. Check out the video below! This set has lovely colors if you are looking for something that is affordable, but still is of wonderful quality. I've taken some of the watercolor flowers and created this paper design. I sell designs on Etsy and Patreon. ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Blue Butterfly
This is a quick painting in oil pastels in my art journal. In less than ten minutes a day, you can have a peaceful, creative moment. I ended up using this as a clip art element in my digital surface pattern designs that I create for Etsy, Patreon, and Spoonflower (coming soon), as well as my book covers. Links are throughout all my posts. Paul Rubens and Mungyo Gallery are my go-to oil pastels. I love their creamy texture and color choices! ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Fluffy Floral
I call this my "fluffy floral" because it tutned out in such a poofy style. I just kept layering on those creamy oil pastels. It's hard to stop! :) Working in an art journal is a great way to remove the stress of perfectionism and just experiment. Oil Pastels ... View the Post
Gansai Tambi Graphite Watercolors & VIDEO
These Kuretake Gansai Tambi Graphite watercolors are beautiful! The rich colors with a slight grainy, graphite texture can make gorgeous, moody tones in your artwork. I painted this with only the colors from the set, just to try them out. They have a slight opacity that makes them perfect for layering and mixed media. These would make a perfect gift for an artist friend or relative! ... View the Post
Ink & Watercolor Sketchy Florals
Sometimes, I like to just start with an ink sketch and go from there. After drawing, I painted with watercolor, some colored pencils, and Posca paint pens. I went back in with a thicker pen to bring out the sketchy lines. Mixing your media is a great way to get a unique, textural look. SHORT VIDEO HERE! I created digital paper surface patterns, one of which you can see below! ... View the Post
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