Let’s have some wild and crazy fun with irregular patterns! Miss Linda uses the Maori koru as inspiration for this week’s lesson, showing you how to combine 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional techniques to make one cool piece of nature-inspired artwork. Miss Linda’s example of her koru inspired artwork is below or Read more…
Texture is so important to our artistic practice. We can simulate texture in our drawings and watercolor paintings. We can make texture using oil paints or clay. We can even use a variety of found or created texture in our sculptures. Interest in our art pieces is developed through our Read more…
As is usually the case with my artwork, it all began with an experiment. For years I’ve been practicing a technique using plastic wrap and watercolors, itself the result of experimentation. This combination creates a beautiful and unique finish, that I enjoy and am so comfortable with. But getting so comfortable Read more…
Happy 2022! As you know, one of my main focuses when creating and teaching art is the use of re-purposed materials. Mostly, you’ll see me take items that aren’t specifically called “art supplies” and use them as art supplies, but this winter scene came about a little differently. For a Read more…
My affection for the ruling pen and India ink is pretty well established by now. I’ve used them by themselves for drawings and in harmony with other materials, like markers and watercolor paints, when I wanted to add color to the bold, black lines. This abstract, broken glass inspired, piece brings back the watercolor paint Read more…
Using watercolor as a background is the perfect beginning to so many artworks. The unpredictability and movements of colors will always give you a good base for your art. After seeing a photo of a with rolling hills and the impression of moving light within it, I had an idea Read more…