Sometimes, zooming in and painting one small part of an object can be a great creative exercise! I love boats and the water, so I zoomed in on the front of this boat. I have a video at the bottom of the post if you would like to follow along. I used Mungyo oil pastels with my Paul Rubens. I love the creamy colors in the water as well! It can be a nice change of pace working on black paper once and awhile. It really makes the colors pop! Here are my lovelies! I love all the ... View the Post
Arrtx Acrylic Markers Insect & VIDEO
A fun, quick art supply is acrylic markers, and I like the Arrtx markers. There a few other brands like Posca and Grabie that work as well. Acrylic markers can go on so many surfaces and have a opacity that makes painting a breeze. I mostly use them in my art journal and for quick cards. Here is a colorful bug, and I have a VIDEO down below. :) After the bug dried, I came in with a watercolor wash to finish this card panel off (which is on watercolor paper). Do you like insects? ... View the Post
Derwent Inktense Pencils: A Crane & VIDEO
Derwent Inktense Pencils are such a high quality, versatile art supply. They deliver on texture, pigmentation, they are travel-friendly, and can be used on various surfaces. I do color and draw differently than my regular colored pencils, knowing that when I activate them with water, the color will be abundant and rich. I like to activate with a round brush so as to control the pigment better. This crane is done in my watercolor art journal. I have a VIDEO at the bottom of the post! I created ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Christmas in July Painting
It's July, so naturally we need a Christmas painting! :) I am using my Dylusion black paper art journal for this oil pastel painting of a cozy living room scene. I love to tape off the sides for clean finished edges. The paper in this journal is thick and can hold many art supplies! I hope it is not super hot in your state. These temperatures are sweltering! I am so thankful for air conditioning, water, and fans! I keep my art studio in the basement so it is cooler for my heat-sensitive art ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Winter Woods Because It’s Hot!
It is a very hot week here in my state! My perfect temperature is about 65 F, so real-feels of 100s is not my thing!! It is time to bring out the winter landscapes to remind ourselves that there is always hope. :) I have a VIDEO at the bottom of the post for this oil pastel painting. I use Mungyo Gallery, Paul Rubens, and a random Artecho on Strathmore toned paper. I love to tape off the edges with washi for a nice, clean finish. This is a simple landscape that you CAN paint! I hope you try ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Autumnal Florals on Vintage Handmade Paper & VIDEO
This vintage-look handmade paper takes oil pastels very well, since it has a bit of texture. I have a video at the bottom of this post for the painting of these flowers. I love the autumnal color palette! I used mostly Mungyo Gallery oil pastels, with a Paul Ruben and Artecho or two. I turned this floral collage into a surface pattern design for fabric and wallpaper at Spoonflower. I love to surround myself with flowers, and this would make a lovely look in a Victorian parlor! My ... View the Post
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