Fun with Colored Pencils
Colored pencils can do an amazing job creating beautiful artwork They are easy to use and store, easy to control, plus they are one of the few non messy art mediums! Farm Fresh Eggs demonstrates how effective colored pencils can be building color Click on the highlighted name of the artwork to go to the … Continue reading
Paint Flowers with Simple Strokes
It is no secret that my favorite subject to paint is flowers Today I want to show you how to paint simple rose type flowers effectively with just a few strokes Look closely at the round shaped flowers in the photo above When you break the blooms down, they are really just a group of … Continue reading
Watercolor Crayons
One of my besties, who ia also an artist, gave me a tin of watercolor crayons The crayons are the same size as regular crayons and they come in this compact tin case The first thing I did was to see how they worked I blended the marks with water and made a color chart … Continue reading
Adding Drama
Two simple techniques can really add drama to your drawings and paintings The “less is more” technique and the “partial Image tecnique” These techniques can really draw in the viewer’s eye and stimulate their imagination~ Provide just enough information in your artwork for the viewer to imagine the entire scene This simple ballerina tutu is … Continue reading
Flower Bouquet with Simple Shapes
I often say that drawing is simply a matter of combining shapes This simple bouquet really demonstrates the method I used this photo for my model {Pinterest, but no source} I liked it because it was easy to see the shapes of the flowers and leaves I began with a very light pencil sketch Then … Continue reading
Abstract Painting
When stress comes knocking at my door, I love to head to my studio and paint something abstract Abstract strokes are loose and free~ Just click on the painting titles for the full tutorials CC painted this with watercolor when she was 3… She was Fearless! Acrylic is my favorite medium, it allows me to … Continue reading
Watercolor Pineapple
What is the first thing you think about when summer comes around? I think of a tropical isle with sea breezes Sunglasses And Pineapple! I love to paint with watercolor but it can be tricky… books are a great way to learn and discover Glorious Garden Flowers in watercolor This chapter especially interested me, color … Continue reading
Colorful Rose
I saw this pretty watercolor rose on Pinterest and it inspired me to try and recreate it with my new art supplies I began with a simple pencil sketch and couldn’t wait to start coloring! I quickly realized I was going to have a challenge hiding the pencil… This rose is going to be a … Continue reading
Goodbye Society 6
This is from a recent email from Society 6: We hope this message finds you well. As Society6 continues to evolve, we are making strategic changes to our marketplace structure to better align with current market dynamics and customer preferences. While our community has grown to include over 400,000 artists and an incredibly diverse catalog, … Continue reading
Painted Garden Stakes
I am resharing a post from the archives today I hope it inspires your Spring gardening! Give your flowers and plants a little extra encouragement this year Surround them with perky painted garden stakes to help them GROW BIG and BLOOM and SPROUT Just for fun I glued beads and bits and pieces on top … Continue reading
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