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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…
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…
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…
What is art? The Oxford Dictionary states that art is the “expression of application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting…
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…
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…
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…
Hey everyone, Jeremy here. I’ve spent the weekend up in Oklahoma City with my wife’s family (check out Episode 7 of Artists’ Corner for an interview with my…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This painting on wood was created for an upcoming art show in October titled “Drawn To Be Bad” at the East End Studio Gallery located in Houston. Since…
If you are new to watercolor painting, there are a few ways that you can purchase your paints. One way is very similar to that of children’s watercolor…
As an artist and former art teacher, it has brought me great pleasure to be able to share my many years of art education in the form of…
If you prefer to work on paper but need a thicker, sturdier surface for your artwork, illustration board may be what you are looking for. Illustration board is…
For the budget saavy artist who needs to get a good digital image of their artwork, here are a few tips to help you get the best image…
Painting on canvas is a typical fine art technique that artists have been perfecting since before the 16th century. Canvases can be prepared by an artist by using…
After experimenting with india ink, I decided to attempt to make a portrait of myself. Here is a speed painting of the process using india ink and water…
Formerly known as Van Gogh series, Amsterdam acrylic paints are the same quality that artists have come to know and love. Amsterdam boasts that their standard line of…
I wanted to create a food themed art piece to go on a large wall space in my kitchen. Anyone who knows my husband knows that he is a…
Assemblage artists combine found objects to create a layered, three-dimensional collage. Assemblage (pronounced “ah-sem-blahj”) is a cross between scrapbooking and sculpture. The found objects used in assemblage art are…