Category Archives for Art
Oil Painting for Beginners: Supplies
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I’m going to start a 3 or 4 part series on oil painting, sharing tips & techniques that I’ve learned along the way. A common misconception with oil painting is that you have to use dangerous solvents and thinners that … Continue reading
Interview & Giveaway: Nancy Straughan
Categories: Art, Interviews | 25 comments
It’s been a while since I posted an artist interview, but when Nancy, a textile designer based in London contacted me, I just knew I had to have her thoughts on art. She recently graduated from art school and has … Continue reading
Working Hard
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I’ve been painting more. Painting is scary for me. Graphic arts are so much more safe and forgiving, and easy. After all I’ve been doing it for about 13 years and for the most part, it comes naturally. I first … Continue reading
Illustrations: For the Makers
Categories: Art, DIY | 3 comments
When Janet asked me a couple weeks ago to do some project illustrations for the December box of For the Makers, I jumped with excitement at the chance. I absolutely love the concept that her and Katie have come up … Continue reading
Autumn Leaves Garland
Categories: Art, Tutorials | 4 comments
I recently received in the mail a beta box of amazing craft goodies from For the Makers (more on this later). In the box was this beautiful gold metallic thread that I just knew I had to use for this … Continue reading
Drawing Challenge & Free Download
Categories: Art, Downloads | 13 comments
I’m a full-time mom of two boys, who are now 3 and 1.5. Needless to say, they keep me busy! Yet, I think about art every day. I think about painting every day. I yearn to bust out of bed … Continue reading
Artist Interview + Free Download
Categories: Art, Downloads, Interviews | 1 comment
I remember seeing these amazing book sculptures by Lisa Occhipinti a while back – they were everywhere in the blogosphere, and I loved them. So I was delighted she emailed me recently to let me know about a new book … Continue reading
Passionate Creation: Paloma’s Nest
Categories: Art, Interviews | 2 comments
We survived our move, and I’m ready to jump right into the swing of things with a great lineup of artist interviews on a topic that I’m really interested in right now. The intersection of art + passion, a place … Continue reading
Amazing Art Made With Milk
Categories: Art, Kids | 24 comments
I did an art/science project with my 2 year old today and I just had to share. You probably already have the ingredients in your kitchen right now to do it yourself. We were completely mesmerized by this – I … Continue reading
Free Art Print Download
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Hi you guys! I want to start regularly giving away free art here on the blog. So to kick it off, I thought I’d give you all a free download of an acrylic painting I did the other day. It’s … Continue reading
