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Our DIY Catholic Art Pilgrimage

I recently got to go to Italy to explore some of the incredible art and architecture in Rome and Florence. My family, friends, and I put together a DIY Catholic art pilgrimage. It was a quick trip, lasting only a week, but it reignited the creative fire in my soul.

Here are some of the places that we went…

In Rome:
The Spanish Steps
The Trevi Fountain
The Pantheon
The Colosseum and Roman Forum
Santa Maria Maggiore
Santa Maria della Vittoria
Vatican City
St. Peter’s Basilica
The Vatican Museums

View from the top of St. Peter’s Basilica

In Florence:
Santa Maria del Fiore
The Uffizi Galleries
Galleria dell’Accademia
Pitti Palace
Boboli Gardens
Ponte Vecchio
Santa Croce
Piazza della Repubblica
Piazza della Signoria

Outside of the Uffizi Galleries in Florence


Places we ate:
Al Passetto di Borgo (i rigatoni alla norcina is said to have been a favorite of Pope Benedict’s)
My Sugar
Pino’s
Retrobottega
Gustapizza
Acquacotta

Florentine Steak at Acquacotta

In Florence, we stayed at this sweet little convent that was within walking distance of all of the places we visited. We highly recommend it!

Resources that were helpful:
Rick Steves’ Pocket Rome travel guide
Rick Steves’ Audio Europe Travel App (free audio tours of every major site we visited)

There are so many great YouTube channels that offer helpful planning tips. Here were the ones I referenced the most while planning:
RomeWise’s YouTube Channel
Kacie Rose’s YouTube Channel
Gregor Brown’s YouTube Channel
Stay Fabulous’ YouTube Channel
Happy to Wander’s YouTube Channel

Filming Gear

Camera: Insta 360 Go 3

(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 an Origami Immaculate Heart of Mary Step-by-Step

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to fold a simple origami heart step-by-step. We use extra paper and markers to turn it into an Immaculate Heart of Mary. A fun craft for a feast day, Valentine’s Day, or just because you love Mary.


Support the channel! Buy Me a Coffee or something from my art supply wish list: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amyheyseart

Original artwork created by Amy Heyse.

Supplies needed:

9×9” square piece of red construction paper
Scrap piece of yellow construction paper for the flame (about 4×6”)
Sword paper is 1/2 a sheet of computer paper (4.25×11″)
Optional: 4-5″ square pieces of colored paper for the roses
Glue stick
Bottled glue works well for the origami roses
Scissors
Sharpie
Colored Pencils
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​
Pencil

You can follow along with my Sacred Heart of Jesus Origami here!

(Note: Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)

How to Draw a Simple Immaculate Heart of Mary

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw a simple Sacred Heart of Jesus 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:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens
Paper
Pencil

(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 and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

How the Draw a Simple Sacred Heart of Jesus

In today’s tutorial, I walk you through how to draw a simple Sacred Heart of Jesus 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:

Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Broad Tip
Crayola Colors of the World Markers Fine Tip

Micron Pens
Paper
Pencil

(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 and Blick Art Materials Affiliate programs.)

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 https://amzn.to/40dxdLG
Scrap piece of yellow construction paper (about 4×6”)
Glue stick https://amzn.to/3WSZh42
Scissors
Sharpie
Crayola Washable Super Tips Markers ​​https://amzn.to/3R5lsRI
Pencil

(Note: Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)

How to Draw and Paint the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph

Today I’m walking you through step-by-step how to draw and paint the Chaste Heart of St. Joseph. You can follow along with me on my YouTube channel to create your own Chaste Heart.

Suggested supplies for this project:

Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo

Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3RfGU7v

Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU

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

Winsor and Newton Colourless Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/3qi5ZTy

QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold https://amzn.to/3x1jw5r

Trekell Synthetic Watercolor Paintbrush Set https://amzn.to/3TKBYsV

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3

(Note: Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)

How to Draw and Paint the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Today I’m walking you through step-by-step how to draw and paint the Immaculate Heart of Mary. You can follow along with me on my YouTube channel to create your own Immaculate Heart.

Suggested supplies for this project:

Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo

Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3RfGU7v

Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU

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

Winsor and Newton Colourless Masking Fluid https://amzn.to/3qi5ZTy

QoR Watercolor Iridescent Gold https://amzn.to/3x1jw5r

Trekell Synthetic Watercolor Paintbrush Set https://amzn.to/3TKBYsV

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3

Salt

(Note: Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com)

How to Draw and Paint the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today I’m walking you through step-by-step how to draw and paint the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You can follow along with me on my YouTube channel to create your own Sacred Heart.

Suggested supplies for this project:

Strathmore Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3x12ODo

Arches Hot Press Watercolor Paper https://amzn.to/3RfGU7v

Crayola Washable Watercolors https://amzn.to/3x1X0JU

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

Scotch Blue Painter’s Tape https://amzn.to/3RLaHF3

Salt

(Note: Amy Heyse Art is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.)