Blog News 3/31/18 My March newsletter comes out on Monday! Sign up on the side to get the newsletter and get access to the Freebie Library! I have a new page, called Subscribe and Follow me. It tells all the ways you can follow me and boost my blog! My blog anniversary is coming soon … Continue reading Blog News 3/31/18
Month: March 2018
DIY Gesso 2.0
Howdy y'all! (No, I'm not a Texan XD). Are you wondering what gesso is? What it's used for? Are you confused? I'll answer all these questions and more! Gesso is surface preparation. It can be clear, white, black, or any color. It provides a little "tooth" or "grit" for your media to cling on to. … Continue reading DIY Gesso 2.0
Tip Tuesday: Mail Art
Hiya and Happy Tuesday! Today, we'll be decorating envelopes. Who doesn't like to receive gorgeous mail? I know I do🤩😍😊. Let's get started, shall we? You'll need: three blank envelopes (I'm using these silvery ones), a paper plate, three or four different colors of acrylic paint, two stencils, and Q-tips. Envelope 1 Pour some paint … Continue reading Tip Tuesday: Mail Art
Weekend Photos
Greetings and Salutations, to quote Eugene Meltsner. (Do you know where he's from?) Over the weekend, I took a photo shoot with some of my art pieces and a garland of lights (I have a set from Terrain at Anthropologie). I took these photos in a dark bathroom and then turned the lights on. What … Continue reading Weekend Photos
National Parks
Hello! I love the national parks. Maybe it's the history behind it, maybe God's creation, or maybe the whole package. I can't say. My parents introduced me to this wonderful group of place. I've been to historical sites, such as the Washington Monument and Alcatraz. I've also visited the parks, such as Olympic and Yosemite. … Continue reading National Parks
Favorite Art Mediums
Hi guys! What are your favorite art mediums? Do you have a stash of markers just for coloring? Today, I'll be going through two of my favorite art mediums and how I use them. I'll begin with watercolor! I LOVE watercolor. It has give you a variety of looks--gentle, bright, or muted. With a water … Continue reading Favorite Art Mediums
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