Art Studio Upgrade

Art Studio Upgrade

I *think* this is the last piece of furniture I “needed” for my art studio! I’m sharing the process of putting it together and a studio tour...
My first watercolor painting – Schmincke watercolors

My first watercolor painting – Schmincke watercolors

I’ve used watercolor pencils before but never really got into pan watercolors. It’s been 20 years since I last played with them and that was with crayola level paints. Will my upgraded supplies change my mind on this medium? Sketch the baby bat seen at the...
Acrylic Painting Tips –  Painting Cat Fur

Acrylic Painting Tips – Painting Cat Fur

I’m sharing acrylic painting tips for painting realistic cat fur! See how I layer my brush strokes over a darker background to create soft fur! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) I am sponsored by Fredrix canvas. The canvas in this video was supplied to me...
Is toned paper good for Colored Pencils? Art Q&A

Is toned paper good for Colored Pencils? Art Q&A

What is the difference between using white and toned paper for colored pencil? What is the best paper? I’m answering one of your art questions today! Supplies mentioned in this video (amazon affiliate links) : Canson Mi-Teintes toned paper – grey tones...
Derwent Inktense Painting Tips

Derwent Inktense Painting Tips

I’m sharing tips for painting and layering with Derwent Inktense and testing them out with the airbrush! These tips, tricks and techniques will be great for beginners learning to paint with inktense. Some of the Inktense I’m using in this video were...
Acrylic paint drying dull & Color Shifting – Art Q&A

Acrylic paint drying dull & Color Shifting – Art Q&A

How do you prevent color shifting when your acrylic paint dries? I’m answering one of your art questions today! Liquitex Gloss Varnish mentioned in this video (amazon affiliate link) https://amzn.to/39Udbg0 Do you have a question you would like answered in one...
Acrylic Painting Tips –  Realistic Sea Turtles

Acrylic Painting Tips – Realistic Sea Turtles

I’m sharing acrylic layering painting tips for creating realistic underwater scenes! See how I make my reds bright over a dark background! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) I am sponsored by Fredrix canvas. The canvas in this video was supplied to me by...
Colored Pencil & Mixed Media Tips

Colored Pencil & Mixed Media Tips

I’m sharing tips for drawing a realistic bee and flowers in colored pencil over an airbrushed background! After the demonstration, I’ve also got an update on my baby red-eyed tree frogs! Watch my free colored pencil demonstration on my patreon library page...
Making Time for Art

Making Time for Art

How do I make time for art and youtube videos? My advice is the same for making time for art in general for any artist! Do you have a question you would like answered in one of these videos? Fill out the form at the bottom of this page —...
Colored Pencil Tips & Bonus Plant Tour

Colored Pencil Tips & Bonus Plant Tour

I’m sharing tips for drawing a realistic orange (or tangerine?) in colored pencil! See how easy it is to layer and blend your pencils to create texture! Stay for the end of the video for my quick house plant tour! Supplies used: (amazon affiliate links) Derwent...