Category Archives: Tutorials

Lent & Easter Step-by-Step Catholic Painting Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to paint a Lenten painting with a palm cross, purple fabric, and Easter lilies step-by-step. A great project for your Catholic small group or family!

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies:

Canvas, Board, or thick paper of your size choice (I used an 8×10” Artist’s Loft Canvas from Michael’s)

Dick Blick and Master’s Touch (Hobby Lobby) are also great canvas options…


Acrylic Paint (I used Lamp Black, Titanium White, Chrome Yellow, Pthalo Green, and Violet Artist’s Loft Paints)

Artist’s Loft, Master’s Touch, Dick Blick and Liquitex are all great cost-effective brands. Brands like Craft Smart and DecoArt can be too thin depending on the color.


If you want a non-permanent water soluble option for little kids, I highly recommend gouache or tempera paints. My kids love these gouache sets.

Paint brushes (Small, Medium, and Large)


Water

Paper Towels

Palette (or paper plates)


Apron or a Shirt that you wouldn’t mind getting messy

Once acrylic paint dries, it is permanent. If you get paint on your clothes, try to wash it out as soon as possible. I like to use Murphy’s Oil (Pine Sol, nail polish remover, or isopropyl alcohol work too) and the abrasive part of a sponge to scrub paint out of clothing. If it has dried, soak it in a little bit of one of the solutions listed above for at least 10 minutes before scrubbing off the hardened paint.

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How to Fold an Origami Nun Step-By-Step Catholic Craft Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold an origami nun step-by-step. Feel free to customize with your favorite art supplies.

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Original design by Kunihiko Kasahara.

Supplies needed:

Square Paper

I used:
Singled Sided Color Origami Paper in Black

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How to Fold an Origami Church Step-by-Step Catholic Craft Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold an origami church step-by-step. Feel free to customize with your favorite art supplies.

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Original design by Fumiaki Shingu.

Supplies needed:

Square Paper
Something to color with!

I use:
Singled Sided Color Origami Paper
Micron Pens
Shuttle Art Markers

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How to Draw Saint Lucy Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Lucy step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

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Need another St. Lucy craft? I have this paper/foam St. Lucy crown tutorial that I made last year as well!

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Paper
Pencil
Something to color with!

I use:
Micron Pens
Arteza Alcohol Markers
Prismacolor Premier Alcohol Markers
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser

A great washable marker alternative:
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Make Prints of Your Catholic Art

In today’s video, I talk about how to make prints of your Catholic artwork. I share my personal experiences, what equipment I use, and more.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Resources Mentioned:

My Printer
My Paper
Backing Boards and Clear Sleeves
Packaging (Get $20 off your $50+ order)

Drop Shipping Companies Mentioned:

Giclee Today
Printful
Miller’s Professional Imaging

I use the Adobe Creative Suite to edit and print my images, but there are free resources available as well. The one that I have used personally that is user-friendly is Canva. I use the free version of Canva, but there are extra features you can use with the paid version. Krita is another Photoshop alternative I have heard of but haven’t personally used.

(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Elizabeth of Hungary step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Paper
Pencil
Something to color with!

I use:
Micron Pens
Arteza Alcohol Markers
Prismacolor Premier Alcohol Markers
Shuttle Art Markers
Tombow Mono Zero Eraser

A great washable marker alternative:
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

My Cat Pencil Pouch


(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Paper
Pencil
Something to color with!

I use:
Micron Pens
Arteza Alcohol Markers
Prismacolor Premier Alcohol Markers

A great washable marker alternative:
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Saint Carlo Acutis Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Carlo Acutis step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Paper
Pencil
Something to color with!

I use:
Micron Pens
Arteza Alcohol Markers
Prismacolor Premier Alcohol Markers

A great washable marker alternative:
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Pope Leo XIV Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Pope Leo XIV step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Paper
Pencil
Something to color with!

I use:
Micron Pens
Arteza Alcohol Markers
Prismacolor Premier Alcohol Markers

A great washable marker alternative:
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)

How to Draw Pope Francis Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Pope Francis step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee (and support my art supply wish list): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Paper
Pencil
Something to color with!

I use:
Micron Pens
Arteza Alcohol Markers
Prismacolor Premier Alcohol Markers

A great washable marker alternative:
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

My Cat Pencil Pouch


(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. Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates)