There are excellent art supplies to be found everywhere and at all price points if you’ve got the time to do a little digging. Of course, an art supply store will give you a wide selection of items and knowledgeable salespeople to help you get what you need. Large online Read more…
Printmaking always brings me joy, as each time the unexpected turns into something so interesting and new. I took a more complicated approach to this printmaking project, layering on different colors and using different printing plates to move from a true beginner’s technique, like you’ve seen in a few of my 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…
Most often, for me, everything starts with an idea or a visual clue. Before I started this project, my excitement was piqued by a photo sent to me by my youngest daughter. It was something I’d never seen before, a large yellow spider centered in its intricate web. Now, there’s Read more…
Moving forward with my ruling pen experiments, I decided to take on a subject loved by all, myself included. As seen in the video above, I drew the magnificent owl. In my classes, I often mention my “treasure box” of three-dimensional objects and materials, but I also have boxes and files Read more…
As much as I love art and seeing the work of other artists, I find it important to have a diverse pool of interests and inspiration. On Instagram, which has become one of my favorite sources of new ideas, I follow many gardening and farming content creators in addition to art Read more…
Happy second day of Fall! Here in Southern California, there isn’t much evidence of the changing seasons, but I’m getting myself in the spirit anyway. As someone raised in the Midwest, I look at photographs of the beautiful fall leaves with envy as my palms, pines, and pepper trees defy 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…
Mark making has quickly become one of my favorite ways to create art. I know, I know, it seems like I say that about every technique or medium I teach. And it’s true! At one point or another, each artistic process is incredibly special. But there’s a bonus with mark making. Read more…
I know I’m about a month late with this “Shark Week” inspired project, but since I saw the theme happening throughout my Instagram feed, especially within the homeschool community, I wanted to “swim” with it. After researching these amazing and feared creatures, I was curious as to how I could Read more…