Tag Archives: jesus

Create Your Own Clay Nativity

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to make a clay nativity using Crayola Model Magic air dry clay. You can make just the figures or nativity ornaments!

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Model Magic
White Crayola Model Magic
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Clay Tools
4 inch plastic open ball ornament
Toothpicks
Ziploc Bags
Hot Glue
Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

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How to Make an Ascension of Jesus Flip Book

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to make a flip book of Jesus ascending into Heaven! Back when I first re-launched my YouTube channel, this was one of the first lesson ideas I brainstormed and I’m so happy to finally be able to share it with you.

Back when I was a K-12 art teacher, flip books were always a hit lesson! Young kids can grasp the concepts and older tweens and teens can really get creative with it.

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Supplies needed:

Post It Notes: https://amzn.to/40xeQ3j

Pencil

(Note: Some of the links provided are affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no cost to you. This allows me to continue creating free content for Catholic artists of all ages! I only recommend products that I use and love.)

Behind the Scenes: The Holy Family

Every Advent, I like to work on a personal piece of artwork to help me contemplate the season. I decided to work on an image of the Holy Family after the birth of Jesus. I would work on it a little at a time using my iPad and an art app called Procreate.

Today’s video is a behind-the-scenes look at how I go from concept to sketch to final artwork. It’s hours of work condensed into a short sneak peek look at my process.

This image is also available as a print on my website.

Supplies used:

Procreate app https://procreate.com/

Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate https://amzn.to/3gPASgv

iPad Pro 11 inch https://amzn.to/3KV8Fjw

Apple Pencil 2nd Generation https://amzn.to/3BdAm2D

Procreate Watercolor Brushes https://creatoriq.cc/3mrQUAy

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How to Draw Baby Jesus

Today is the last of the Nativity drawing series: How to Draw Baby Jesus. All you need is a pencil, paper, and something to color with. I hope you have had fun following along with these Nativity inspired drawing tutorials this Advent.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

Nativity Series

This Advent, I’m going to be walking you through how to draw different figures from the Nativity scene. I already have drawing tutorials of Mary and Joseph and throughout Advent we’ll also learn how to draw an angel, shepherd, the 3 wise men, and Baby Jesus.

Each tutorial demonstrates how to draw these biblical figures with a paper and pencil. You can color it with your favorite art supplies!

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

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How to Draw Jesus

In the following tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Jesus with simple lines and shapes. All you need are a pencil, paper, and something to color with!

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf

Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf

Paper

Pencil

How to Draw and Paint the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today I’m walking you through step-by-step how to draw and paint the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You can follow along with me on my YouTube channel to create your own Sacred Heart.

Suggested supplies for this project:

Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo

Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3RfGU7v

Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU

Winsor and Newton Watercolors https://amzn.to/3qi5MzK

Master’s Touch Watercolors https://www.hobbylobby.com/Art-Supplies/Painting-Supplies/Watercolor-Painting/Watercolor-Paint—48-Piece-Set/p/80881200

QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold https://amzn.to/3x1jw5r

Trekell Synthetic Watercolor Paintbrush Set https://amzn.to/3TKBYsV

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3

Salt

We Shepherd Together

Sometimes a project is just meant to be. My dear friend, Elizabeth Zelasko, got me in touch with a lovely lady named Anne who felt called to commission an artist to create an original piece of artwork. The idea for this image was of a priest holding a lamb and Jesus guiding the priest. She knew the title would be “We Shepherd Together.” The image had been on her heart for years, but not being an artist herself she wasn’t sure where to begin. Elizabeth was one of the artists she got in touch with, but when she was unavailable to create the image, she got Anne in contact with me.

On the phone, I had a pretty clear idea of the direction I wanted to take for Anne’s piece and the sketch came together very quickly. In my personal experience, I have always found that there is a certain rhythm and flow to a project when it’s meant to be. It’s like my hand is drawing or painting faster or with a skill level I shouldn’t have. Though it’s hard to know for sure, these moments definitely feel guided by the Holy Spirit.

After I sent Anne the final image for her to approve, I can remember the feeling of elation I had when she said, “You nailed it!” It felt good to be part of the process of collaborating together to create a piece of art meant to inspire our clergy. If there’s a will, then there’s a way, and God always will find a way to make it happen.

Prints of “We Shepherd Together” are now available in my Etsy shop.