Category: Artistry
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How 15 Minutes a Week Every Sunday Inspired My Faith and Art
After giving birth to my daughters, I didn’t have a lot of time to create, but that desire was written on my heart. I decided to start with 15 minutes every Sunday creating artwork inspired by my “one takeaway” from mass. This is how I got back into art and how I became a Catholic…
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Full-length Interview with Elizabeth Zelasko
Last week, I shared an abridged version of my interview with Catholic artist and iconographer, Elizabeth Zelasko. Today, the full-length interview premieres on my YouTube channel. Feel free to use the YouTube chapters feature to jump ahead to specific questions! Elizabeth is very knowledgeable and incredibly talented. She learned Russian Orthodox Iconography from the Prosopon…
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Intro to Icons with Elizabeth Zelasko
My friend, Catholic artist and iconographer Elizabeth Zelasko, was generous enough to share her knowledge of iconography for my YouTube channel. I initially envisioned a short 10-15 minute interview geared towards K-12 students, but it ended up being so in-depth it was hard to edit! I decided to compromise and release TWO videos. Today’s video…
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How to Draw and Paint the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph
Today I’m walking you through step-by-step how to draw and paint the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph. You can follow along with me on my YouTube channel to create your own Chaste 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…
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How to Draw and Paint the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Today I’m walking you through step-by-step how to draw and paint the Immaculate Heart of Mary. You can follow along with me on my YouTube channel to create your own Immaculate 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…
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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…
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Illustration Opportunities
Growing up, “illustrating a children’s book” was on my dream list (probably right under “workin a Disney”). I loved the work of illustrators like Jan Brett, Chris Van Allsburg, Mercer Meyer, and more. I used to write and illustrate my own stories. In fall of 2020, I got asked by Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) to…
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Holy Family Sacred Hearts
I had been listening to a podcast last spring about Eucharistic miracles. In the interview, they talked about the scientific testing that has been used on Eucharistic hosts. Under a microscope, the host looks like the heart of someone who has died from severe trauma. The Holy Family aren’t bland, emotionless statues. My purpose with…
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Wedding Season
I’ve been busy creating a lot of portrait pieces to celebrate weddings and other occasions. I even had the opportunity to paint some custom cornhole boards for a reception. I love it when I’m asked to create portraits whether it’s for a wedding, anniversary, or other occasion. I truly believe that art is a ministry,…
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Mermaid Chair
In July, the Downtown Development Authority asked me to paint an Adirondack chair for Old Town Square. I decided to paint a mermaid because my daughter Holly loves them. The mermaid chair is a perfect addition to the splash pad in the square that lots of kids play in. It was so much fun to…