Watercolor Flower Tutorial for Beginners. Practice transparency with this easy watercolor anemone flower.

3 Easy Watercolor Valentine Day Card Step by step tutorial.

If you’re looking for a simple project with a big WOW factor, then you’re in the right place. I promise, you can paint this howling wolf and moon. I am even providing the line art for you to use making this painting even simpler.

There’s something about the end of the year that makes me want to reflect. With the change of the calendar it’s a natural time to think about new goals. It’s a clean slate. A fresh start. But, the excitement of the new year can sometimes make me forget the importance of taking a few minutes to reflect on the year I just had. Here are my top 3 takeaways from 2022 plus a free printable year in review reflection question worksheet.

This easy snowflake Christmas card is so fun to make and beginner friendly. You’ll also be adding salt to your watercolor for some fun texture. I’ve also linked up my video tutorial if you like the visual.

There’s something special about a handmade Christmas card. If you’re looking for a fun, EASY and quick (under 15 minutes if you have a heat tool) card idea, then this is the project for you. If you can use tape to make a triangle, you can paint this card!

Recently I shared my favorite art supplies for kids. Today I’m sharing my favorite art supplies for teens and adults. If something made it on this list it’s because I’ve used and loved it. While I mostly work in watercolor, you’ll find supplies in other mediums as well. I hope this list helps you with art supply overwhelm.

I remember when I decided I was going to get back into art after taking a break of about 14 years. Starting can sometimes be the hardest thing to do, but you know what’s even harder? Never starting and wishing you had! Here are 3 practical tips that I personally used to help get me back in the art game.

The question I get asked by far is “what art supplies do you recommend for kids?” Today I’m sharing my top watercolor and art supplies for kids. These are all supplies I have tested myself, with my kids and with my art classes. What I have found is that most kids will fall into one of three categories when it comes to making art. The Fast Finisher, The Careful Creator and the Tiny Traveler. I’ve broken down my suggestion based on the different art types so you can pick the supplies that best suit your artist.

Ahh. Stress. Yes, I know you well. You like to creep up on me and insight pandemonium in my head. Stress to me feels like millions of kittens dragging toilet paper from their paws all over my brain. Kind of a strange analogy I know, but somehow it makes sense to me. I’m sure you’ve heard that you need to manage your stress. That stress causes health problems. That stress is the devil. It's this thing you know you need to get a handle on but the issue feels kinda vague and you’re not really sure where to start? Yes, I have been there. And yes, learning about stress sometimes stresses me out. But let’s take a deep breath and discover how art can help reduce and manage stress. I know it’s been a game changer for me.

I didn’t ever think I would be capable of holding such a heavy weight. My beautiful girl was suffering from depression and anxiety. I quickly found myself in a spiral of emotions.