Tag: mixed media
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Learn to Paint a Simple Monstrance
In today’s video, I walk you through how to draw and paint a simple monstrance. I use gold watercolor paint on black paper, but you could also use gold acrylics, gold sharpies, crayons, pastels, etc. Suggested Supplies: Black Paper White Colored Pencil QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold https://amzn.to/3x1jw5r Trekell Synthetic Watercolor Paintbrush Set https://amzn.to/3TKBYsV Water (Note:…
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Becca
It just kind of worked out that I finished my portrait of Becca the week leading up to her birthday. It’s a little crazy realizing we’ve been friends for almost two decades. We met in the lunch line the first day of sixth grade but didn’t see each other again until 7th grade. She has…
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2018 Masks Exhibition
Today is the opening of the 2018 Masks Exhibition at the Museum of Art in Fort Collins. The masks are auctioned off as a fundraiser for the museum and this is my 5th year participating! This is a popular exhibition in Fort Collins because it features a whole spectrum of artists and art styles. Every…
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The Portrait Project
Back in December, I was wanting to start a new series of artwork. The goal was to create a consistent body of work to build up my portfolio with the intent to eventually apply for a local gallery opportunity. I had a couple of ideas for potential themes to explore, but wasn’t sure which idea…
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Sarah
My new piece, “Sarah,” is an acrylic and watercolor painting I made as part of a new series of portraits I’m developing. Sarah and I first met our freshman year of high school while working on the school musical, “Singin’ in the Rain.” She is extremely generous and has a heart for adventure and being…
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Liturgical and Sacred Art Festival
I’m excited to announce that my piece “Psalm 91:4” was accepted to the Springfield Liturgical and Sacred Art Festival coming up soon! During the last few weeks, I had been working on finishing up two pieces to submit to a call for entries for a Liturgical and Sacred Art Festival in Springfield, Illinois. I personally…
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Raven
Right before the beginning of the new year, I was watching a Blessed is She talk that recommended that you pick a word to reflect on for the new year. The word that was whispered to my heart was “ordinary.” Shortly after, I was brainstorming ideas for a collective body of artwork to produce. I…
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Sunday Sketches
I had been struggling to find time to put time aside for art. Being a full-time mom as well as a painting instructor for Pinot’s Palette, it was a struggle finding time and motivation to work on art. In the spring, I read a book called Resisting Happiness by Matthew Kelly. I read a chapter a day…
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A Peek in the New Sketchbook
When I was in middle and high school, I used to draw in my sketchbook daily. My sketchbook went with me everywhere I went. It was a good icebreaker for meeting new friends, a good way to pass the time during class (don’t worry, I was a good student 98% of the time), and a…
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I Love You to the Moon — and Back
When Holly was a little bit younger, before she could really sit by herself or play with toys, her favorite thing to do with me was read children’s books. One of her favorite books to read with me was, “Guess How Much I Love You” written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. It’s…