Art journals are a great place to practice without pressure. My proportions are a wee bit off, but this was a fun change from recent work that I have been doing. It's a gazebo-bridge combo was a quiet river flowing beneath. A peaceful swan floats delicately by. This talk is a bit dramatic for an art journal page, but it is one of those days! :) Don't be afraid to mix your art supplies. I have a watercolor underpainting here, followed by soft pastels and colored pencils. ... View the Post
Cute Fairy Watercolor Painting
This cute fairy would be adorable in a children's board book. :) Sometimes, it is nice to draw simple illustrations. I've used watercolor and Inktense pencils in my art journal. Of course, I created a seamless pattern that will be for sale, but I also want to think of a cute story to feature her. ... View the Post
Delicate Flowers with Inktense Pencils
I am here again with one of my favorite art supplies! Inktense pencils are made by Derwent. They are an amazing, vibrant, ink-based colored pencil. You can use it dry or activate it with water. Once the activated ink dries and sets, it won't move. This is a great quality for underpaintings! I love this delicate pattern for wallpaper & fabric! You can purchase it HERE at Spoonflower. :) ... View the Post
Watercolor Crab with Iridescent Medium
These crabs were fun to paint in watercolor. Each crab is just one color with varying degrees of intensity. I was a bit brave and didn't sketch them first. I just painted in an organic way, allowing the "blob" to take a crab shape. While they were still wet, I dropped in Winsor & Newton Iridescent medium. The sparkle is amazing. It is a fun medium to try. You can add it to your painting, as I did here, or add it to your paint in advance before starting your work. I love the bold ... View the Post
Mungyo Watercolor Crayons & VIDEO
I love Mungyo oil pastels, so I was excited when I saw these affordable watercolor crayons. They are water soluble, so they can be used dry and wet, which makes them a great travel art supply. Mungyo watercolor crayons reminded me of my set of twelve crayons from Jane Davenport. Watch the VIDEO to see specifics while comparing the two products. I don't think that they are on the same level as Caran D'Ache or Lyra Aquarelle crayons, but I think that they are a good product without a huge ... View the Post
Line & Wash Hand-Drawn Cards
I can make a quick muddle of cards when it comes to stamping. I end up dropping the stamp on the card half of the time! :) Sometimes, it is just easier to draw and paint a simple line flower and wash of watercolor. Try it! You can do it. :) I love lime and teal together! I did stamp the sentiment, as my hand lettering skills are more dire than my stamping skills. If you use Micron pens and let your art dry, you can use wet media over the top without bleeding. ... View the Post
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