Category: Catholic art
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DIY Catholic Stickers
Most Catholics I know LOVE stickers. It’s an easy way to show off your love of the faith, and today’s tutorial demonstrates how you can make your own with supplies you most likely already have around the house. Want to take your stickers to the next level? Another great way to create custom stickers is…
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How to Draw St. Patrick
St. Patrick’s feast day is celebrated on March 17th. In this tutorial, I walk you through how to draw him using simple lines and simple shapes. Supplies needed: Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRICrayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip https://amzn.to/3CJR0rf Micron Pens https://amzn.to/3EUvjrf PaperPencil (Note:…
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Origami 3 Leaf Clover Catholic Craft
Did you know that St. Patrick is said to have used the 3 leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish? In today’s tutorial, I walk you through step-by-step how to create an origami 3 leaf clover for St. Patrick’s Day. Supplies Needed: Origami paper OR 9×9” square piece of green construction paper…
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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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Origami Sacred Heart Sacred Heart of Jesus Tutorial
In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold a simple origami heart step-by-step. We use extra scrap paper and markers to turn it into a Sacred Heart of Jesus. A fun craft for a feast day, Valentine’s Day, or just because you love Jesus. Supplies needed: 9×9” square piece of red construction paper…
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How to Draw St. Josephine Bakhita
In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Josephine Bakhita step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies. St. Josephine Bakhita’s feast day is on February 8th. Supplies needed: Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers https://amzn.to/3R5lsRICrayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip https://amzn.to/3MRMBY0Crayola…
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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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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…
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How I paint in my Catholic Journaling Bible
In today’s tutorial, I will walk you through how you can use watercolor ground to paint and draw with any kind of pen in your journaling Bible without it bleeding through the pages. Supplies needed: 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…