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Simple flowers are so much fun to paint and relaxing. I love painting these over and over again and find them super satisfying to paint. Not just spring, any day is the perfect time for these Watercolor Flowers Easy Tutorials! disclaimer: affiliate links have been used at no extra charge to you. Supplies used: Here…
Lets explore How To Use Watercolor Masking Fluid in this post today. Masking Fluid, can be used to retain white areas in your watercoloring easily. I will share tips to get the best results and ensure the process is frustration free. What is Watercolor masking fluid? Watercolo Masking Fluid is widely known as liquid frisket….
Today I’m sharing a review of the Tiny Sketchbook. It has to be the cutest little thing I have ever bought- it measures just 4 inches and is actually so much fun to paint in! I have tried out a lot of sketchbook ideas, and this tiny sketchbook that I filled with Happy Inspiring Quotes…
Today I’m showing you how to blend Tombow markers 6 different ways. You can create so many different colors and hues with just a few marker colors, it is fascinating! The blending techniques I show here using the Tombow Dual Brush Pens will also work perfectly for your Staedtler brush pens or Crayola Super Tips…
Hello friends! In honor of International Women’s day, I’m adding Women Empowerment Quotes into my sketchbook. Writing these quotes down doesn’t change the world, but helps me refocus and remember why we do the everyday things. Enjoy the video below! I enjoy hand-lettering quotes, and I truly believe in the power of writing down words….
Hello friends! If you have been curious and wondered “Does acrylic work on wood?” today let me share tips that work for me and why you should try it yourselves! I enjoy creating simple acrylic paintings, and have previously shared my ideas for painting on canvas and acrylic paint on paper. Today let’s try and…
Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a simple hand lettering example and while walking you through the process I’ll help you with some easy tips. Any marker will work for this! Simple hand lettering is more like a stylized refined version of your own hand writing. Today I’m sharing 5 points to help get you started….
It is always the right time to start planning and giving yourself a goal to work towards. Let’s pull out our journals for this Lettering Video Tutorial and I’ll share a few Setting Goals Quotes to get you motivated and started! I love writing down positive quotes, and hand lettering quotes is even better! Today…
Want to try your hand at Brush Lettering? This beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know, from the must-have supplies to the foundational strokes. Start creating stunning lettering today! Brush Lettering is basically learning how to write with a Brush Pen. It is super satisfying once you get the hang of it. Today’s post…
Hello friends! I have an exciting challenge for us to embark on together with 52 happy inspirational quotes as our lettering prompts!! This will be a weekly lettering challenge to help us practice and improve our lettering skills. I love challenging myself and a new year is a great time to start something new. I…
Hello friends! Let me show you how easy it is to use just a pen while writing on wood! I love how this simple lettered sign turned out. It’s Christmas Craft time, the perfect time to make a DIY lettered sign by simply using a pen and writing on wood signs. disclaimer: affiliate links have…
November is a great time to slow down, reflect and celebrate all the blessings in your life- whether it be big or small. Looking for the right words to express your gratitude? This collection of 30 Thankful Quotes will inspire and uplift you. Hello, my creative friends! Today I’m sharing a list of 30 Thankful…
Hello friends! I have a new video tutorial today- Wet on Wet Watercoloring by dropping colors. You can create the softest colors and blends with this technique and the results are awesome! I hope you watch it and give it a try! Watercoloring is so relaxing and I love exploring and trying out new ideas…
Join me and let’s start a 30 days of happiness quotes challenge where we write down a quote a day #30daysofhappinessquotes On Instagram, under my @smithakatti handle, I have been adding these 30 days of happiness quotes every day for this month. I have them all in this altered Moleskine journal (find the tutorial here…
If you just purchased a set of brush pens and realized they have water based ink, you are in for a treat. Let’s talk about the best papers for watercolor markers today. Because these markers are water-soluble, you can easily paint over the ink with a wet brush to create gorgeous watercolor effects, as long…