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Follow AlongEssential Tools For Bookmaking
Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of bookmaking, where words transform into tangible art? Whether you’re a creative journal keeper, or simply someone with a love for crafting, bookmaking is a delightful art that allows you to bind your thoughts and...
Do Dollarama Art Supplies Really Work?
I've been wondering for a while every time I am in the Dollarama, do Dollarama art supplies really work? In order to test out my hypothesis, I had to purchase some of them! I bought about $16 worth of supplies. I purchased some acrylic paints, a watercolour pad, and...
How To Care For Your Tubes Of Watercolour Paint
Do you struggle to care for your tubes of watercolour paints? I certainly do! I don't want you to experience what has happened to me, several dried out tubes of paint!! There are a few things you can do to prevent your paints from drying or exploding upon opening. In...
How To Find Good Reference Photos To Paint
As a watercolour artist, I am always trying to find good reference photos that I can use as subject matter to paint. When I am traveling, I take lots of photos (way too many photos!) simply for the purpose of painting them at a later date. The photo below is of a...
How NOT To Overwork Your Watercolour Paintings
How not to overwork your watercolour paintings is a question I get asked by most first time painters. Overworking your watercolour paintings happens when you put so much paint on your page, it loses its sense of light and spontaneity. If you are first starting out,...
Using Dollarama Art Supplies
When it comes to buying art supplies, not every artist can afford to purchase professional quality paints or brushes from the local art store. But does that mean you really need to sacrifice the quality of your finished painting? Not at all! You can still create a...
What Is Eco Printing?
Eco printing is the process of making imprints of natural materials, such as leaves or flowers, using the naturally occurring pigments, tannins, and acids found within the plants.
3 Upcoming Art Classes in Red Deer
This summer, join me for a series of art classes in Red Deer to improve your skills, meet some new people, and have fun in a creative environment. I’ll be instructing these classes covering watercolor techniques, bookmaking, journaling, mixed media, portrait painting,...
What Supplies Do I Need to Learn Hand Lettering?
Adding messaging to your artwork can enhance its impact, express a thought, and give mixed media pieces texture and depth. There are many ways to add words to your work, but hand lettering is a great way to inject your own style and creativity into your piece. If...
15 Online Watercolor Classes to Improve Your Skills
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors, chances are you’ve looked for classes or online tutorials to help you learn. Learning to use watercolors includes understanding the differences between types of paint, mixing colors, and how the paint works...
What Makes A Good Painting?
If you are just a dabbler in watercolour painting, you may be asking yourself; what makes a good painting? When you’re browsing paintings on the internet, sometimes you see what looks to be a good painting, but there appears to be something wrong with it, but what is...
Living Room Makeover
There is nothing like a wedding to spur you into action! I have a big backyard and my friend needed a place to get married so I offered up my place. Yikes! I was happy to let her get married in my yard but I started thinking about all that needed fixing inside my...

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