My favorite thing about painting is making something look realistic. I’ve never even attempted an abstract painting. I have too much fun solving paint puzzles. When you’re a self-taught artist, that’s what they are – puzzles. How do you get a flat, non-descript star to “pop” and look like you could feel the ridges and […]
Paint Faux Fireplace – Mural on Canvas
Some of you know I’ve been doing Google+ Hangouts on Air recently – live video broadcasts. Turns out, they’re pretty fun. So much so that I’ve scheduled them for every Tuesday night (except for Christmas & New Years Eve, of course.) I’m nowhere near a ‘pro’ or anything, but I do enjoy sharing how to […]
How To Gild–Three Different Ways
Gilding is typically done with gold leaf, which is stunning but also costly and time consuming. This three methods I’m sharing tonight are quick, easy, and won’t cost you your first-born. The first product I used is Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding by Plaid. I used “Brass” in the video, but it has a brilliant gold […]
Make a Nutcracker from Cardboard Box
I love nutcrackers. It’s a newfound passion, developing over the past few years. I have no idea why. I just love them. A couple of weeks ago, the grandson and I were headed to the back of Target to that department. As usual. Normally he’s in a mad dash to get to the superhero aisle […]
Paint Holly & Berries–Hangout & Paint
Hi! Thanks for joining me for this week’s Hangout & Paint. Tonight I’ll show you a couple of easy ways to paint holly & berries – perfect for decorating or handmade gifts!
Easy Snowflake Painting
No matter what your painting level, you can paint this snowflake painting!
Make a Faux Stained Glass Window with #DecoArt
I am so excited to share this project with you! A few weeks ago I received an incredible box of assorted glass paints from DecoArt. They are scrumptious! You’ll be seeing tons of glass painting projects here soon, believe me. But when I saw Glass Stains, I knew what my first project would be – […]
Painting a Scroll Background
First, this painting isn’t finished, ok? I’m still working on the Daffodile Louboutin heels for my niece. Really. See? I painted these Louboutins for my other niece last February. So I have a little more work to do on the shoes. No, today’s post is about the background, the scrolls. I have a bit of […]