Bookmarks are great gifts, while also making fun little paintings. You can laminate them for extra durability, or simply varnish to prevent re-activating the watercolor. Simply punch a hole at the top and tie some ribbon or jute twine. SHORT VIDEO HERE I have pictures below, as I layered and layered. I added Liquitex gold acrylic ink for a little extra something! ... View the Post
Watercolor Wildflowers & Short Video
I painted these watercolor florals in my small watercolor journal. Sometimes, it is nice to keep things simple and just enjoy the paint. Use whatever supplies you have. I love my Art Philosophy paint sets, which also travel well. CLICK: SHORT VIDEO I designed some patterned paper that could be used for paper crafting or as digital backgrounds on phones and planners. ... View the Post
Tim Holtz Matchbook Mixed Media & Video
This is an older Sizzix Bigz die by Tim Holtz that creates two sizes of this matchbook design. The larger one is perfect for ATCs in junk journals! I used ink, stencils, and gesso (VIDEO BELOW). I also used some stamps by Art by Marlene and Creative Expressions for extra texture. ... View the Post
Colorful Art Prompt & Short Video
I like to use my small art journal to practice and explore techniques and ideas. This girl ended up with some facial issues. :) Nevertheless, I like the color and overall feel. I used Kuratake Gansai Tambi watercolors, which are more opaque and rich. I chose three colors and a prompt from The Color Meditation Deck. VIDEO BELOW! I used a few Posca paint pens for some final details. ... View the Post
Abstract Canvas ~ Create Color
I hope you are having a colorful, creative day! I've been sorting through the studio and came upon a few canvases that were unfinished. If I have leftover paint after a session, I will often brush it onto a canvas, so as not to waste it. It's nice to have a little color there already. A blank, white canvas can sometimes be intimidating. SHORT VIDEO HERE! I used stencils, a stiff brush, and some finger painting to create the marks. ... View the Post
Ugly Art & What To Do About It & Short Video
Sometimes, our paintings don't turn out very well. Sometimes, they are just plain ugly! :) The good news is that you can just paint right over it! The picture below didn't come out anywhere near what I was imaging in my head, so I proceeded to collage some papers over the top, add paint, and a Stabilo pencil. SHORT VIDEO HERE! SHORT VIDEO HERE! You may think my new version is still ugly, but the point is that it is drastically different. ... View the Post
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