Gouache Practice #4
I’m going to a friend’s thirtieth birthday celebration tomorrow, so I figured my weekly gouache practice was the perfect time to refine this 30th birthday card idea that has been trapped in my head....
View ArticleGouache Painting Tips
A few of you asked about gouache painting tips, so this one is for you guys! All you really need to get started with gouache is paint, brushes, a palette, water, and something to paint on (I used...
View ArticleDesign Process: Halloween 2012
Who’s ready for fall? I’ve never designed Halloween goodies before (well, except these postcards years ago), so I’ve been playing in my sketchbook to see what I can come up with. I’m not sure yet which...
View Article#28 Make a Painting
I’m coming down to the wire on my 28 by 29 list. I only have 3 weeks left to finish it! I’m not going to make it, but I think I’ve put a good dent in it. Today I did #28—make a painting. For some...
View ArticlePainting Day
One day last week my mom came over, and we painted all afternoon. We made a huge mess! It reminded me of my high school art classes. Sometimes it’s a lot more fun to create with a buddy, don’t you think?
View ArticleHouse Plant Portrait No. 3
I think it’s high time for another house plant portrait! Today I painted my Sansevieria trifasciata (aka snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue). These plants are the best. They are so good looking and...
View Article30 Minute Painting 12.3.13
My sister brought me a beautiful bouquet on Thanksgiving. (Thanks Michelle!) The lilies have been springing open one by one and begging to be sketched, photographed, or something. I wanted to paint...
View ArticleSketchbook 3.4.14
I’m working on finishing up some new Mother’s Day cards this week! Here are a few process shots. What are you guys up to this week, anything fun? I post process photos like this on instagram that don’t...
View ArticleAn Original Painting
I got some new gouache paints and made this silly little painting. It made me snicker. I added it to my Etsy shop in case anybody out there shares my weird sense of humor and has a blank spot on their...
View ArticlePoinsettia Painting
I picked up the prettiest poinsettia a few weeks ago, and it’s still going strong. I was planning to get some fresh flowers until I spotted this little beauty for only $3. Today I pulled out my gouache...
View ArticleDesign Process: Halloween 2012
Who’s ready for fall? I’ve never designed Halloween goodies before (well, except these postcards years ago), so I’ve been playing in my sketchbook to see what I can come up with. I’m not sure yet which...
View Article#28 Make a Painting
I’m coming down to the wire on my 28 by 29 list. I only have 3 weeks left to finish it! I’m not going to make it, but I think I’ve put a good dent in it. Today I did #28—make a painting. For some...
View ArticlePainting Day
One day last week my mom came over, and we painted all afternoon. We made a huge mess! It reminded me of my high school art classes. Sometimes it’s a lot more fun to create with a buddy, don’t you think?
View ArticleHouse Plant Portrait No. 3
I think it’s high time for another house plant portrait! Today I painted my Sansevieria trifasciata (aka snake plant or mother-in-law’s tongue). These plants are the best. They are so good looking and...
View Article30 Minute Painting 12.3.13
My sister brought me a beautiful bouquet on Thanksgiving. (Thanks Michelle!) The lilies have been springing open one by one and begging to be sketched, photographed, or something. I wanted to paint...
View ArticleSketchbook 3.4.14
I’m working on finishing up some new Mother’s Day cards this week! Here are a few process shots. What are you guys up to this week, anything fun? I post process photos like this on instagram that don’t...
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