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How to Paint Geraniums in Two Steps!

July 12, 2018 By Colleen 4 Comments

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Do you love red geraniums as much as I do? I’m a bit of a fanatic, I’ll admit, and I wanted to paint some with watercolors. They didn’t turn out well. sigh. So I grabbed my trusty acrylics and played around a bit and came up with How to Paint Geraniums in Two Steps!   […]

Filed Under: How To & PIY, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Videos

How to Simply Paint Birch Trees with Watercolors

January 4, 2016 By Colleen 5 Comments

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This is a fun and simple way to paint birch trees with watercolors for beginners to advanced painters.

Filed Under: Color Wash, How To & PIY, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Tutorials, Watercolor

Watercolor Illustration Logo

January 11, 2015 By Colleen 8 Comments

Watercolor Logo

I had the wonderful opportunity to paint a watercolor and create an illustration logo for a dear blogger friend. Come along and learn watercolors with me.

Filed Under: Illustrations, Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

Kitty Pet Portrait

July 13, 2014 By Colleen 11 Comments

cat portrait with pencils

I’m thrilled to share a kitty pet portrait with you today. Did I use colored pencils or paint? Or both? You’ll just have to see for yourself.

Filed Under: Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

Make a Watercolor Pineapple Banner

July 8, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

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Even if you can’t paint, you can make this watercolor pineapple banner. It’s a fun craft that adds a splash of tropical color, indoors or out!

Filed Under: crafts, Decoupage, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Techniques, Watercolor

She Doesn’t Sell Seashells

June 29, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

watercolor seashell tags

It turns out, if you draw a seashell with a Sharpie, then paint a little watercolor over it, you wind up with a cute watercolor seashell tag. Come see how!

Filed Under: How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, PIY, Watercolor

Her Name Was Lola . . .

June 4, 2014 By Colleen 10 Comments

I would love to get to know your pet and give you a piece of art to enjoy forever!

Creating a tabby cat pet portrait with colored pencils and paint details.

Filed Under: Drawing, Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Techniques, Watercolor

Wading in Water . . . Colors

May 27, 2014 By Colleen 3 Comments

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Trying a new medium after nearly 20 years is as rewarding as it is challenging.

Filed Under: Just Saying, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

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