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How to Draw Saint Nicholas Step-by-Step

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

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip
Micron Pens
Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers
Paper
Pencil

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)

The Jesse Tree for Families Interview with Author Colleen Pressprich

I had the honor of creating the illustrations for Colleen Pressprich’s newest book, The Jesse Tree for Families. I truly believe this will be a great resource for your family this Advent and Colleen graciously sat down for a short interview (and her sweet kids joined in too).

The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich and Illustrated by Amy Heyse can be found at…
Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Bookstore OR Amazon

Colleen’s Website: https://www.elevatortoheaven.com/
Instagram: @colleenpressprich
Colleen’s Author Page on Amazon

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

(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)

I Illustrated a Children’s Book! A look inside AND how to make ornaments from the book

Here’s a look inside the children’s book I illustrated: The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich. This is a great resource that your family can use during Advent in preparation for Christmas!

This book was a labor of love for both Colleen and myself. It was years in the making with publishing delays, but it’s finally here and I truly think it will be a gift for your family. Colleen did a great job of making the Jesse Tree tradition easy and accessible for families.

From December 1-24th, you read a short passage about a biblical figure or one of the O Antiphons. There is a “Note for Parents” section that helps provide extra context as well as some optional conversation starters. The best thing about the book is that it comes with 2 sets of Jesse Tree ornaments that you can cut out and hang on your tree. I included a quick tutorial in my YouTube video showing 2 different options you can try out to make your ornaments more of an heirloom quality.

SUPPLIES:

Whitewash Wood Ornament Bulbs
Round Picture Frame Ornaments
Mod Podge Matte Finish
Acrylic Paint
Brushes or Foam Brush
Scissors
Heavy books to weight down your ornaments

My mom used a 3 inch hole punch like this one to help cut the ornaments faster

Colleen Pressprich can be found at:
Instagram – @colleenpressprich
www.elevatortoheaven.com
More of her books

The Jesse Tree for Families by Colleen Pressprich and Illustrated by Amy Heyse can be found at
Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Bookstore or on Amazon.

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

(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 Martin de Porres

Did you know that during November we celebrate Black Catholic History month? In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Martin de Porres step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.

Saint Martin’s father was a Spanish nobleman and his mother was a freed slave of African and Native descent. He is known for his work on behalf of the poor and you often see him holding a broom, a basket of bread, or surrounded by animals.

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:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip
Micron Pens
Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers
Paper
Pencil
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 John Paul II Step-by-Step Catholic Art Tutorial

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.

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:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

Mother Cabrini Shrine Catholic Travel Vlog

At the end of August, my friend Cate and I got a chance to visit the Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO and The Retro in Arvada, CO. I didn’t get a chance to share our trip until now. If you’re ever in Colorado, I definitely think it’s worth visiting!

There are lots of beautiful spaces to explore. Some of my favorites were the Stations of the Cross hike, the Rosary Garden, and the spring fountain. You can see more in my vlog below.

You can learn more about the Mother Cabrini Shrine here: https://mothercabrinishrine.org/

The Retro – https://theretro.net/ (Leanne Bowen and Elizabeth Zelasko were some of the artists with prints in the shop)

To learn more about Cate:

Connect with Cate on Instagram @girasolcreativedesign

Cate’s shop: Girasol Creative

Clergy Appreciation! Make an origami clergy shirt with a clerical collar

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold a clergy shirt with a clerical collar step-by-step. It’s a simple craft for clergy appreciation month!

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Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

Black paper cut into a rectangle (I cut a 9 inch square in half so that I had 2 shirts)
Scrap of white paper
Glue
Scissors

How to Draw St. Therese of Lisieux

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Therese of Lisieux (aka The Little Flower) step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her 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:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

Origami Archangels

Learn how to fold an origami angel step-by-step for the feast of St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael the archangels.

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

Supplies needed:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip

Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens

Zeyar Twin Tip Permanent Markers

Paper

Pencil

My Cat Pencil Pouch

How to Draw Padre Pio (aka Saint Pio of Pietrelcina) Step-by-Step

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (aka Padre Pio) step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color him with your favorite art supplies.