I loved reading The Secret Garden when I was a kid (and as an adult)! This oil pastel painting of a secret garden in the moonlight was painted on Strathmore toned paper. I love painting calm scenes, because life is so hectic. I used mostly Mungyo Gallery oil pastels with a few colors from Artecho. Use what you have! :) Do you love gardens? There is something so peaceful about wandering amongst the flowers, shrubs, and trees that clears the mind and lends itself to prayer. We live in ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Train Painting & VIDEO
I have always loved trains! It is like still having a piece of history with us in our crazy, modern times. I used my oil pastels (VIDEO BELOW) to paint on my favorite toned tan paper. I taped off the edges for crisp lines. Square paintings are my favorite! I love several brands of oil pastels, but the color range in Artecho is great! They are becoming a fast favorite. :) ... View the Post
Tombow Brush Markers: Plants & Short Video
Tombow's Dual Brush Pens are a great investment in your art supply collection. They are very versatile! The brush tip is amazing (and we know not all brush tips are), the color is bold, and they are great for travel. You can use them as is, or add water to dilute for a more transparent application. They are a great tool for card makers, as they can color in small spaces. Tombow sells a great blender pen as well! I love drawing and painting botanicals! These colorful plants were fun, and I ... View the Post
1,000th Post! Oil Pastel Painting & VIDEO
I can't believe I made it to my 1,000th post! It continues to be a fun and challenging experience, putting my love for art, books, and cooking out for the world to love or hate. :) I really do enjoy sharing my creative endeavors and business, hoping that in any way, it can help someone else along their journey. I painted a room that had interesting colors and tattered wallpaper. Fun florals are near stacks of books, and I love how the "old home" vibe came together! Oil pastels are dreamy and ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Lake in the Moonlight Painting
This is a quick little landscape painting done with only a few colors. I love my oil pastels! I mostly used Mungyo Gallery pastels, but just about any brand can be used. I was trying out some Canson sand paper to see how the oil pastels would perform. It worked out pretty well, but it is hard to beat my toned tan paper. :) What is your favorite paper to use with oil pastels? ... View the Post
Watercolor Abstract Art Journal Painting
There is something magical about just letting watercolor and gold do its thing! I taped off a page in my watercolor art journal and let the creating begin. I love how watercolor runs into itself, creating edges and feathering. I dropped in some Winsor and Newton gold. So shimmery! Check out the step-by-step photos below. :) Once the watercolor is dry, doodle away, following the edges where the watercolor dried. Don't think too hard about it, it's abstract art after all! :) It is ... View the Post
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