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Who else wants to win a free art class?
The essence of the way I like to teach watercolor technique is a blend of spontaneity and control. Anyone who has ever taken one of my online art classes, or just watched a free watercolor tutorial online (check out my youtube channel), knows I am a big believer of not fighting watercolor and letting it do its own thing.
Secret Bag of Tricks
In this new online watercolor class, Watercolor Textures,...
Art Journal Ideas: Defining Purpose
A big part of my art journaling experience is focusing on my word for the year. (see blog post: 2015: A Year of Purpose) For 2015, I have chosen a year of "purpose" In order to get clear on what this means to me and keep the word and my intentions for the year in front of me, I spend a lot of time in my journal defining my word.
Art Journal Technique and Process
I spend a lot of time make a crazy...
art journal ideas: Animal Art
I just wanted to give you a sneak peek into some pages in my art journal. For these two pages, I used watercolor prints that I deemed "not worthy." I make prints for sale on etsy and occasionally they don't come out up to my standards so instead of throwing them away I repurpose them in my art journal.
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For this page, I used a watercolor print of a tabby cat and then added a quote →collect cat art |
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How to hang pictures like a pro (the bedroom)
Looking for ideas on how to decorate a bedroom? It's always a great idea to start with the focal point over your bed for the greatest impact. Learn how to hang pictures on the wall over the bed like a pro with this awesome video by decorator Steve Justrich.
(tweet this) It's easy to use art to tie all of the elements of your bedroom together~Steve Justrich
Headboard height is key
The best way to hang...
needlepoint art: free gift with purchase offer
I have always loved needlework and love working with my hands which is why I am absolutely thrilled to be able to offer my designs as needlepoint canvases. My threads of choice have always been knitting, yet the virtues of needlepoint and knitting are the same. The meditation I derive from hours of knitting calms and soothes my mind.
Busy Fingers, Quiet Mind {tweet this}
Each of the designs they...
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