Tag: Amy Heyse
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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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Simple Ash Wednesday + Lent Craft
In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how you can make a simple cross using masking tape and your favorite art supply. This is a great Catholic craft for Lent. It’s adaptable for all ages and materials. Supplies needed: Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3Paper (something thick is preferable, but computer paper will work too) Strathmore…
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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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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…
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How to Draw St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton step-by-step. We use simple lines and shapes and you can color her with your favorite art supplies. 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…
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Word of the Year and Saint Name bracelets
For the last few years, instead of picking a New Year’s resolution, I have liked picking a “word of the year” instead. The idea is to pick a word for a year and see how God is speaking to you through that word. In the past, some words I have picked have included “be” and…
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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…