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I recently purchased this Artist Loft Gouache paint set and let’s see if I can create more colors with these basic 12 colors. What does Gouache Paint mean? Gouache is a paint that is kind of like watercolor but has a few acrylic paint qualities too. Watercolors dry transparent, whereas gouache is designed to dry…
Hello friends, I recently finished filling up the pages of another sketchbook and let me share my Strathmore Mixed Media Sketchbook Review with you. While I’ve used their other Mixed Media Sketchbooks for hand lettering before, this is my first sketchbook from the Strathmore 500 series. The 500 series are a bit more expensive, but…
Today I’ll show you how to fill a sketchbook with positive quotes page after page! It’s an easy way to be creative and stay motivated! I’m here to show you how I personally like writing down motivating quotes in my journals to ward off the blues. Watch the VIDEO: How to fill a sketchbook with…
Hello friends! Today I’m showing you how to take your hand lettering off of your sketchbook page to create a Quote Wall art that can be displayed anywhere! Read on, for the step by step tutorial + VIDEO January has me sprucing up our house- decluttering shelves, moving furniture a bit, and bringing out new…
Hello friends! Lets explore taking your lettering off the page and onto the screen! Lets swap our paper and pen for an ipad and pencil for some Digital Lettering tips! After you have read this post, you can check out How To Practice Hand Lettering On iPad and then explore How To Use Procreate Hand…
Have a blank canvas and ready to paint? Today I’ll show you how I created this easy Love canvas step by step valentine’s painting perfect for February! Painting in pink is my favorite. I love how simple and glittery this canvas turns out! disclaimer: affiliate links have been used without any charge to you. Easy…
If you’re looking for a relaxing, calming activity that requires zero prior painting experience, an Artists Loft Paint by Number kit is the perfect project. It’s essentially coloring inside the lines, but with high-quality acrylics! These kits (popularly found at Michaels) are fantastic because they are “no-mix”—meaning the colors are already perfectly blended for you.The…
Take a creative break, pull out your markers, and just doodle! I’m sharing 5 Colorful Doodle Ideas that are fun and have made me smile. I hope you try them out too! Easy Colorful Doodles can be drawn by anybody- you need no creative experience at all! For more inspiration check out these Simple Flower…
Succulents are trending quickly in watercoloring these days. They come in such cute shapes and sizes and are so easy to add to your sketchbook! I’ll show you How To Paint a Succulent Watercolor today in a few easy steps and under 15 mins. You can also learn How To Paint A Pond In Watercolor…
I love drawing and painting and in today’s post, I’m sharing an easy step by step tutorial showing How To Draw a Succulent that anyone can recreate! I’ve previously shared a Leaf drawing step by step tutorial that you all loved. So I’m hoping this How to draw a succulent tutorial will make you pull out your…
Hello friends! Today I’m painting a Botanical Watercolor Illustration of the Doll’s eye plant in my sketchbook and I’ll show you can do it! Did you know that the Doll’s eye plant is also called the White Baneberry? ALSO READ: EASY STEP BY STEP TUTORIAL FOR SIMPLE FLORAL DRAWINGS WITH PRINTABLE GUIDE And that’s our completed…
Lillies are so beautiful and can be colored in a few different color ways. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step tutorial showing you How to draw a Lily step by step easily that anyone can recreate! This tutorial is part of my How to Draw Flowers series, where I share many many step by step tutorials…
I love drawing flowers and in today’s post, I’m sharing an easy step by step tutorial showing you how to draw a Chrysanthemum flower that anyone can recreate! Looking for more easy drawing ideas? Try these Leaf drawing step by step tutorial, Fish Drawing Step by Step and Mushroom Drawing Tutorial with Worksheet for more inspiration….
Fall is in the air. Today, let’s explore How to Draw a Maple Leaf Illustration step by step using colorful markers. Let’s capture those beautiful leaf colors in our sketchbooks! How to draw a Maple Leaf step by step Reference Images can be found here: 7 Maple leaf photos: Colorful leaves of autumn Step by…
Printing on watercolor paper is tricky because the paper is heavier, and it tends to break rather than bend. However, I’ll share the tips that help me get great results! I’ve shared many Inspirational Coloring Page that you can print at home and watercolor on. I would suggest using a thicker paper that doesn’t warp…