It is an easy thing to forget what we have done in the past when we are caught up in our future pursuits. It is my 10th year on YouTube! I started it ignorantly on a whim. I actually cannot even remember what even gave me the idea. :) It has been a fun journey that also shows how my business has pivoted through the years. There's paper crafting, journaling, cooking, painting, cards, and more! Hopefully, the next ten years will be a time of more growth and I'm thankful for each person that has ... View the Post
Jane Davenport Watercolor Mixed Media Painting & VIDEO
I combined my Jane Davenport watercolors with my oil pastels! I love the bold, whimsical color! I have a VIDEO at the bottom of the post. Don't be afraid to use your supplies together. Jane's watercolors are a lovely, bold help to the assertive oil pastels. I also use colored pencils for some drawing details. Using Jane's face stencils also is a great starting point that you can use as needed. There are some days that we need just a little help! :) You can still get her supplies on her ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Abstract Floral Painting
These smooshy, creamy florals are a great tactile way to use your oil pastels. I love the creaminess of Mungyo Gallery and Paul Rubens pastels. It is more about color and the idea of florals than realistic florals, but you can always make the flowers more distinct. I didn't video this one, but it was a quick exercise for the creative part of my brain. I still have a lot of these toned paper pads left. This is Canson Graduate mixed media paper. I taped the edges off with washi for the fun ... View the Post
Instant Pot Pressure Love
I use my Instant Pot pressure cooker just about everyday. It is a life saver! From cutting down on lectins in beans (for health reasons) to cooking frozen meat because my brain fog got me, this machine is a miracle worker! The older model is still my favorite, but the newer models are great as well. I just like simple and straightforward appliances. I have cooked hundreds of recipes from various cookbooks and blogs. I have had VERY few mishaps. Also, if you are someone who is afraid of any ... View the Post
Oil Pastel Church Landscape Painting & VIDEO
I love old architecture, so painting an old church is a joy! It is a proper church with stone, aging, a steeple, and bell tower. There is also a graveyard next to it. Why did we move away from this? Churches now are built to look like ambiguous offices, no graves-just depressing modern nothingness. Can you tell I am passionate about this topic? :) I am using Canson toned paper, taped off with washi. I mostly used Munygo Gallery oil pastels with a few Artecho colors. Each set brings wonderful ... View the Post
Kuretake Moody Colors Graphite Face Painting
You will find me using Kuretake paints often on my YouTube channel. They are among my favorite art supplies! These graphite watercolors are especially amazing. Their moody, rich colors are so much fun to add to landscapes, flowers, and (as you see here) graphite face drawings! :) The purple and green are my favorites. With a few simple art supplies, you can create! Her eyes are a bit wonky, but the girl has some confident drama going on. :) I used Fabriano hot press paper. ... View the Post
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