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Faux Calligraphy, also known as Faux Lettering or Fake Lettering is a super-easy way to cheat your way into Lettering. It is the easiest Hand Lettering Style and you can use any pen/pencil on any paper for this technique, no special supplies are required at all! What does Faux Calligraphy mean? Faux calligraphy basically means…
Celebrate the spirit of Diwali with art! In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw a diya in a few simple steps. All you need is a pen and I have included a guide that you can refer to. What is A Diya? A diya (also called deepa or deepam) is a traditional oil lamp…
Hello friends, sharing some quick and easy Halloween Doodles today. These are easy to draw and color in and would be great in any of your journal spreads! Step by step Halloween Doodles: All you need to draw these are a pen or pencil and some paper! Below I’ve shown easy Halloween Doodle ideas, but…
Hello friends, this Fall I broke open a new Brown Paper Sketchbook and had so much fun creating Fall-themed pages! I used various different art mediums and enjoyed creating these pages. Take a look below! A Brown Paper Sketchbook or commonly called Kraft Paper has a beautiful tan color and everything you create looks so…
I love drawing flowers but today I’m exploring something different! This Mushroom Drawing Easy has just 5 steps and turns out so colorful, so let’s get started! I’ve previously shared a few Fall drawing ideas like this Leaf drawing step-by-step tutorial, How to draw a Sunflower and How to Draw a Maple Leaf Colorfully that you…
I love drawing and painting flowers, and in today’s how to draw a sunflower easy step by step tutorial I’ll show you to recreate this beautiful sunflower illustration in your sketchbooks! If you are just starting with florals, this Simple Flower Drawing is much simpler, and anyone can draw it easily! If you are looking…
Hello and Namaste! Today I’m sharing a colorful DIY watercolor Ganesha bookmark tutorial step by step. This DIY bookmark idea is a great small canvas, makes for a quick 20-minute watercolor craft, and can be a great gift idea. Ganesha also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god who is worshipping widely in India….
Learn to paint an easy Watercolor Tree using brush pens or any watercolors you might have. A simple idea that gives easy colorful results! I’m pulling out my DIY sketchbook and filling its pages with easy watercolor ideas that are relaxing to paint! Just like the Watercolor Salt Technique, this Watercolor Tree could not be…
Procreate lettering is one of my favorite ways to hand-lettered words and quotes digitally. If you love lettering on paper but want to try a mess free digital option, reach for your iPad and let’s get started! What You Need for Procreate Lettering To get started with procreate lettering, here’s a look at what I…
Ganesha (also spelled Ganesh or Ganapati) is the beloved elephant-headed Hindu deity known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom, beginnings, and creativity. Today let’s learn how to draw Ganesha step by step. For this easy how to draw Ganesha tutorial all you need is a pen. There is also a printable…
Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or just looking for a fun space art project, this galaxy watercolor art is an easy fail proof project. With just a few paints, brushes, and simple techniques, you can create your own starry cosmos on paper! Supplies You Will Need: If you find yourself intrigued by acrylics, I’ve…
Hello friends! I’m showing you How to Draw a Mandala today and using a circle tool that many of you recommended! This is super relaxing to draw! Looking for more easy drawing ideas? Try these How to Draw Banners, Brush Pen Drawing and How to draw with markers and colored pencils HOW TO DRAW A…
Hello friends! Today I am sharing an Easy Landscape Drawing Tutorial that I created in my journal. It’s easy to recreate and I hope you give it a try! I share many Brush Pen Drawing Tutorials and today you can create a soft landscape art and then add a quote + calendar. Marker on paper…
Create beautiful colorful art using this tape resist painting technique. Creating crisp white lines is an easy process and perfect for kids, beginners or anyone who loves playing with color and patterns! What is tape resist art? Tape resist art is created by using a low tack tape to protect the white of your watercolor…
I love drawing my illustrations using both pen and watercolor. Today let’s talk about What pen to use with watercolor for best results. I also love my watercolor florals easy paintings and I always finish them off with a pen outline. While using Watercolor and pen together there are a few key points you need…