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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...

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...