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How to Paint Purple Iris

January 28, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 9 Comments

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Today I have another super simple painting tutorial using craft acrylics – How to Paint Iris! Iris are one of my favorite spring flowers because I grew up with a huge garden full of them. How to Paint Iris Supply list is at the bottom of the post. Step 1 – Download, print and transfer […]

Filed Under: Highlighting, How To & PIY, patterns, PIY, Shading, Techniques, Tutorials

How to Paint Tulips

January 21, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 13 Comments

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There’s just something about tulips. They’re cheery and welcoming, aren’t they? I thought you’d enjoy this simple How to Paint Tulips tutorial. We’re using craft acrylic paints which, you’ll see, make for an easy painting. Click on the photo above to get the pattern. It might also make a fun coloring page for the kiddos! […]

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How To Paint Dog Eyes

July 6, 2014 By Colleen 32 Comments

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Learn how to paint realistic looking dog eyes with these simple steps, even if you’re not an experienced artist!

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How To Paint a Rock Wall Background–Day 2

February 4, 2014 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

No sooner than I posted Take a Trip With Me This Week then all of the self-doubts started creeping in . . . can I actually edit photos and write a post each day? will this painting actually turn out or will I have to scratch it and start all over? maybe nobody will actually […]

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Snowman and Snowflake Paint Projects

November 26, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Paint Snowman Snowflake

Baby, it’s cold outside! I can’t really complain because here in Northern California our temperatures would be considered warm to those of you in the south and east coast of the U.S. Regardless, I kinda feel like the Tin Man in the mornings, in need of a little extra oil in my joints until I […]

Filed Under: crafts, Highlighting, Paint Canvas, Paint Glass, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, seasonal crafts, Shading, Stencil, Techniques

Paint a Pretty Teacup

May 9, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

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 Before we get started with this painting tutorial I want to say how completely touched I was by your comments on my last post, Time For a Change. I’m always amazed at how sweet and supportive Just Paint It readers are. Thank you so, so much. Okay, let’s paint a pretty little teacup. I don’t […]

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How To Paint Hydrangea (Video)

April 30, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

How to Paint Hydrangea

Hi, thanks for stopping by today to see how to paint hydrangea. I’m demonstrating the wet-blending method – using two or more paint colors together. In addition to the video from the Hangout on Air, I wanted to also give you some step-by-steps for this technique. When I first started painting, I’d look at the […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, Highlighting, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Shading, Techniques, Videos

Paint a 3-D Fleur de Lis

February 12, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

Paint 3D Fleur de Lis

A couple of weeks ago a new reader emailed me, saying she wanted to paint a fleur de lis and did I have any tips. With Mardi Gras coming up (ok, it’s most likely passed by the time you read this) I thought why not just paint one and show her step-by-step? So I did […]

Filed Under: Highlighting, How To & PIY, PIY, Shading, Techniques, Transfers

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