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Here is a really fun technique that I actually first encountered when I was in elementary school! You will need black ink and a straw. To create flowers…
For those of you who follow my art tutorials, you may have noticed that when I am using a spray paint for a project, my go to brand…
This takes the popular galaxy watercolor painting technique and incorporates it with reflective glass techniques to make a fun surreal painting. Here are the supplies needed for this…
When working with ink, I have been trying out new products in order to add some more control to my line work. I have always enjoyed the convenience…
I am so happy to announce that my latest online painting course titled “Mural Techniques: Faux Finishing and Landscapes” has officially launched and the entire course is now…
(Article Updated 12/29/15: This offer has expired and the Mural Techniques course is now available at full price for $99, Watercolor Drip course not included) Big news… We’ve…
In our 7th Artists’ Corner podcast episode, I sit down and talk with Oklahoma based artist, Daniece Lyon and we discuss her love of all things crafts and…
If you have worked with watercolor paints before then you know just how transparent it can be. There is a certain thought process that an artist needs to go…
Santa has outdone himself again this year! He sent my daughter this package around the end of November. It was mysteriously left on the fireplace for her to find…
I love to draw with a fine tip pen all of the time. When I create a drawing worth making into a final piece of art, I usually start…
If you want to add a little festive cheer to your holiday, this quick and easy tutorial is perfect and just in time for Thanksgiving. Handmade place cards…
Episode 6 features Bre Tobias and Jeremy Southard, the creative and technical duo behind Art Supply Guide. We talk about the past 6 months of launching ASG and…
Remember when you were a child, you or someone you knew kept a secret diary. Remember writing your thoughts onto paper with total freedom? Or in school, your…
A scratch art drawing is is created by using a special black ink coated paper, called scratchboard, that you scratch along the surface to reveal the white paper…
Zentangle is an organic form of art that is created by using repetitive patterns to fill in up the paper. Most of the time fine tip pens and markers…
When I am making crafts instead of paintings I like to save my artist acrylic paints. When working on larger projects or with wood that absorbs a lot of…
This tutorial shows you how to take a simple 2 ft piece of shelf board and turn it into a beautiful fall themed sign just in time for…
Many of you are familiar with stained glass windows of churches and other religious buildings, the colored glass pieces forming scenes and pictures in both abstract and realistic…
Halloween is just around the corner. Do you have your costume yet? If not, there is no better time to get in touch with your crafty side and…
If you want to add a bit of spooky flair to your home this Halloween, why not make some potion bottles? This tutorial is quick and easy mainly…
Crayola is a name we all know and a brand that most of us have grown up with. When it comes to school supplies, children long for Crayola…
If you want to create some large Halloween decorations on a budget, this is one tutorial for you! This low cost way to build a tombstone tutorial teaches…
If you are interested in sculpting but want something that is stronger than the average air dry clay, then you will need to work with a clay that…
On episode 5 of our podcast show, I sit down and talk with Nashville based graphic artist, Wesley Hall. For more information on Wesley Hall, visit the links…
Many people enjoy displaying large holiday decor outside in their yards, porches or in their homes. I had a family friend ask me to build a few of…
Plaster of Paris is a dry white powdered material that reacts when mixed with water. It can be used for wall surfaces, much like a stucco, as well…
In Houston, nestled in the east end district sits a little hidden gem. The East End Studio Gallery is known for their cultural diversity in the arts and…
Displaying themed artwork makes your home a lot of fun, especially around the holidays. I really like to go all out for Halloween so this year I am…
There is something very convenient about having a big box of plywood scraps lying about. I have been using these wood scraps for so many decorative sign projects…
October marks the beginning of the holiday season. This is by far my favorite time of year! In Texas, the weather is beginning to cool off, giving us…