Painting

Mixed Media Oil Pastel Painting

I love all the water soluble art supplies! :) This painting includes water soluble oil pastels, Jane Davenport's crayons, and Caran D'ache Neocolor II crayons. Of course, Strathmore toned tan paper is just the thing for the job! I have a video HERE on how these art crayons are similar to Mungyo's crayons. ... View the Post

Painting· Paper Crafting

Using Colored Pencils on Cardstock & VIDEO

Colored pencils were my first art supply love, and I continue to enjoy their versatility. Most colors will show up wonderfully on black cardstock! Try drawing on cardstock for your own unique cards in lieu of stamps. I've paired the colored pencils with my Artsy metallic watercolors for even more colorful impact. NEW! Canva Frames in the shop! ... View the Post

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VIDEO & Scribble Sticks by Dina Wakley

Who doesn't love pigment in a stick? I know that I do! I have used Lyra Aquarelle for the longest time, and then added Caran D'ache to the mix. There are also a great variety of other brands and quality. These Scribble Sticks made by Ranger ink for Dina Wakley. They come in tins by sets of twelve. They are lovely colors! The can be used directly to paper, dipped in water, or used by applying a paintbrush as if it were a palette. They are great for travel, too! I have a black paint ... View the Post

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A Crane Painting in My Art Talens Journal

I love birds! There are so many shapes, styles, and colors, which makes them fun to paint. This crane-type bird was painted in my Royal Art Talens art journal, then I created a seamless pattern that can be used for paper, fabric, and wallpaper! I used oil pastels, some watercolor, and pen. I love coral colors, and I thought this combination looked light and fresh, working well for home decor. I have this design available in wallpaper and fabric at Spoonflower! NEW! ... View the Post

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Vintage Flowers with Stamp

This painting was fun! for the lavender flowers, I used a wet-on-wet technique. After they dried, I then added the blue and gold. I love the feathery effect that the wet-on-wet technique gives! Of course, I also had to do a bit of splattering. :) I used a stamp set from Creative Expressions Sam Poole for the Paris script and numbers. I added a painted border. I've created a seamless pattern (seen below). This was a fun art journal painting in my Strathmore Visual journal. I hope you try this ... View the Post

Painting

Oil Pastel Floral Painting

I'm back with one of my favorite art supplies-oil pastels! These water soluble oil pastels are even easier to use. They layer beautifully, and when slightly diluted in water, spread easily. They are so creamy! Strathmore toned tan paper works very well with oil pastels, and I love how the tan color sets off the bright florals! Do you love to work with oil pastels? I have many videos on my YouTube channel to help you out! I also used a little Lyra crayons and Jane Davenport wax crayons. They ... View the Post