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Hi friends! In July I did a painting a day for World watercolor Month. It’s a fun art challenge I do every year and it is always so fun to look back on later. I posted a sketchbook (heck, who are we kidding, sketchbooks, random papers, bookmarks…) flip through on my YouTube channel and you […]
Hi friends! It is time for my biggest sale of the year on ALL classes! Every year on my birthday, I give my subscribers my age off in a percent discount, and this year I am hitting the big 5-0, so YOU get 50% off the class of your choice in my online school with coupon code: […]
Hi friends! I’ve been taking some time off since the big Greece retreat, but I have had regular videos scheduled on YouTube if you want some artsy inspiration! As you may know, this is Amazon Prime Days and every year I hunt down the best art supply deals during the sale, and this year is […]
Hi friends! I just wanted to pop in real quick to let you know I will be away teaching an art retreat in Greece next week (check out my Instagram for photos!), and I will be unable to respond promptly to comments and emails during this time. I do have my regular schedule of videos […]
Sometimes appealing still lifes just happen! That was the case when I was making dinner the other night. I had purchased a beautiful bottle of wine and decided to open it while I was cooking. It just looked so lovely on the counter, so I took a reference photo. I hope this encourages you to […]
Hi friends! It has been a busy week, let’s catch up in Sat Chat! So much going on this week! Happy crafting!
Hi friends, today I have a painting I created from a photo I took on a rainy drive. We were stopped at the railway tracks, and I loved the melancholy look of the bleak Maine spring landscape. You can see the painting come together in this video: Supplies (affiliate links used) Thanks for watching!
Hi friends! I had an absolute blast painting this from a photo we took on the Italy art retreat last year! It is so special to paint from your own reference photos because you can infuse the painting with the feeling you got while being there! You can find a real-time, fully narrated tutorial for […]
Hi friends! Today we are painting the May page of the 2026 Lightwish watercolor calendar. Feel free to paint on any watercolor paper you have. This is a real-time lesson and will take about an hour. You can see all the supplies used in the list below the video. Enjoy! Supplies (affiliate links used) Would […]
Hi friends! Do you ever find yourself reaching for a supply, not because it’s your favorite but because it’s just so darn handy? That’s how I have been feeling about acrylic markers. I always have a stash of paint pens in the cubby under my desk, ready to make an appearance as a final detail […]
