Painting

The Same Painting: Watercolor vs. Soft Pastel

I wanted to paint the same floral bouquet in a vase in two different mediums just to see the difference for myself. Wow! It's amazing how different they can look! The watercolor was bolder, but the one done in pastels had more texture. I used my ART TALENS art journal. Here is the same-ish painting in soft pastel. I like both of them, but you can really see the difference between the two mediums in regards to texture and boldness. I painted this in soft pastels in my Strathmore ... View the Post

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Yellow Watercolor Daisy

Here is a quick daisy-ish sketch in watercolor. It looks a wee bit rough, but it is always good to exercise the brain. :) I often take these small paintings, clean them up, and use them in surface pattern design regardless. Even if you have five minutes, you can get something down on paper that you can use later, and it's fun! Exploring with your supplies is always a good thing. Here is a pattern I made from these flowers! ... View the Post

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Oil Pastel Pheasant

Black drawing paper takes oil pastels well, especially for art journaling purposes. This quick painting makes good use of the creamy texture of pastels. I love the opacity! It's a mix of Mungyo and Paul Rubens. Don't for get to check out the many oil pastel process videos on my YouTube channel! I hope you try them out! ... View the Post

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Winter House & FREE PAPER (and a Video)

Mid-December! It's hard to believe! Here is a quick drawing with ink, Inktense pencils, and some snow from a Posca pen :) These quick drawings are fun, and I've even created a design paper (8.5 x 11 inches) for you from this painting! Check it out BELOW. RIGHT CLICK and download and print! SHORT VIDEO HERE! You could use this paper for a unique envelope, card backgrounds, journal pages, and more! ... View the Post

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Acrylic Painting Canvas

Do you have leftover paint from a project? Brush it on a blank canvas so you'll be that much more ready for your next painting session! I hate waste, so I love the idea of starting a painting without having to stare at the blank, whiteness that can be a creativity crusher. I've even added some shimmery gold on this one! I'm entered into the Floriography design challenge at Spoonflower! You can vote for three designs. I entered this one! ... View the Post

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Mixed Media Hummingbird

I painted this hummingbird in watercolor, then added pastels on top for texture and opacity. Bird are always a favorite to paint. There is such a variety in colors and shapes! This little bird will make its way into a pattern eventually! Mixed media is my go-to, as I love to incorporate the strenths of each medium. It's a blessing to be able to create, even on a smaller scale. I love the lighter colors and touches of green. I put my hummingbird on some of my oil pastel ... View the Post