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Where did the Easter egg originate? The tradition of decorating eggs dates back to the pre-Christian era and is rooted in Eastern European history, more specifically, the Ukraine. Pysanky…
For this tutorial, I use basic zentangle designs to create a series of Easter eggs. These designs can be drawn in black and ink or if you choose…
We as artists and appreciators of the arts may often wonder where the magic happens for each individual artist. I for one, have been very intrigued by the…
It may seem obvious to those of you who follow my posts on Art Supply Guide that I have this love of painting on wood. The surface is…
Here is an adorably yummy craft project that is both simple and cheap! Felt donuts are a fun craft for both kids and adults to make. The felt…
Gel pens have become a great drawing tool to keep around the art studio. A gel pen is is made of ink suspended in a water-based gel and…
For all of you artists out there, we are faced with the annoying task of trying to find a great sketchbook or drawing paper for small projects and…
For this tutorial, I work with a set of colored India Inks and paint with them like watercolor for the first time to see how well they work…
If you are looking for a heavy duty paper that is going to be able to handle a lot of moisture for wet media, watercolor paper is a…
Paper dolls have steadily become a revived craft for both vintage collectors and parents who wish to share this dying art with their children. Many classroom projects among…
Through out history, artists have participated in the trading of miniature artworks with one another or for things such as room and board, goods or just to exchange…
I love Prismacolor products. I own markers and pencils and I love every one of them. Prismacolor makes a watercolor pencil that is equally as beautiful as their…
On Episode 9 Jeremy and I sit down and talk with brothers Rob and James Anderson, two of the three highly creative minds behind Inkster, a brand new…
I picked up a gesso board from my local art store so that I could see how well I liked using this surface for my paintings. Surprisingly it…
Working in black and white is fierce. The contrasting colors really can make a bold statement in your art. India Ink is a very dark, opaque liquid that…
Cards have always been a sentimental way of expressing ones emotions or gratitude to another. Even today, cards are still a very common item to exchange during the…
In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a loose painting that takes about 30 minutes using watercolors and your paper mounted vertically to create a…
Many of my artist friends have been using this beautiful brown drawing paper and I wanted to try some out for myself. I picked up a drawing pad…
Chalk pastels are a strong pigmented type of artist chalk. They generally will come in a short squared stick and also in pencil form for fine detail work. Chalk…
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean spending tons of money on expensive gifts. We all know that some of the most special and cherished gifts are those made…
Oh the dozens of project ideas that came rushing to my mind when I entered my local Michaels arts and crafts store and saw, not one, but two…
Wood plaques provide so many project possibilities. They can be used as a functional piece or as a painting. With the finished routed edge, they have the look…
In this quick demonstration, I explore three different ways to illustrate a mushroom. I am also using three separate drawing mediums. This demonstration shows you how something as…
Many of you who have an Instagram account know that it is a great place to post, like and comment on photos posted by other users. I have…
If you are not the scrapbooking type, that is totally okay. I tried to incorporate this craft into my life when I became a mother. I invested in…
Erica Shaw, better known on Instagram as “erilynns” is a California based artist that went to school for costume design but ended up falling in love with illustration…
Charcoal is a dry art media used for drawing and sketching. It is made from burnt wood similar to other types of charcoal. Charcoal can be used on…
In this video tutorial, I use a 6 inch gallery wrapped canvas to construct a beautiful vintage inspired collage. Supplies: 6 inch canvas Mod Podge (Check out the…
Houston, Texas is the fourth largest major city in U.S. and it has a very rich history. Since Houston is located in the southern part of the United…
Have you ever wondered how to create such fine, precise lines in a drawing? In order to have those fine details in your work, you will need an…