I know – it’s a little early for hydrangeas. In the garden, at least. But it’s not too early to paint some! And I had to get this ready for my Indoor Garden Painting class I’m teaching at Parks & Rec. This is a really simple way to paint hydrangeas. I have a couple of […]
How to paint Asparagus
Happy First Day of Spring! I say that as the rain is pouring down, the wind is howling, and pretty soon we’ll have snow. Are you as ready as I am for Spring? Along with beautiful flowers, Spring brings wonderful, fresh produce. What food does springtime make you of? Strawberries? Or maybe just enjoying an […]
Paint a Clay Pot
I mean – paint a painting of a clay pot. Yes, painting the actual pots are loads of fun, but if you like painting flowers, you need something to put them in. Say, like geraniums? Or Daffodils? Or even tulips? Which reminds me, I’m totally behind on writing my painting tutorials. After I post them […]
How to Paint Red Geraniums
I love geraniums. Red ones. Bright red geraniums. I know they’re not in season yet, but I needed to paint a sample for my upcoming classes at Parks & Rec. Nah, that’s just an excuse. I just love red geraniums. I want to paint some in old terracotta pots, maybe lining a staircase that goes […]
How to Paint Sunflowers . . . again
Well, I did it. I signed up to teach classes again – after a 7 year hiatus – at the local Parks & Rec department. Seems like a good idea, right? I mean, why not? Because I tend to always overbook myself. Right now, after packing and getting the new/old house ready, I’m not feeling […]
How to paint Daffodils
How was your weekend? Good, I hope. Mine was pretty good. I got to see the grandson. Walmart had a bunch of Crayola art supplies 75% off so I bought them all. You know, I’d buy something for him every dang day, just to hear him squeal with excitement. And art supplies is our thing, […]
How to paint a simple Cupcake
Ok. For this weekend’s painting tutorial. A pink & chocolate cupcake. Why did I paint a cupcake? I needed something to go with my coffee painting tutorial – and that means something sweet. I needed something besides hearts to paint for Valentine’s Day. I’m paint better than I bake. I wanted to give you something […]
How to paint a Coffee Cup
This painting tutorial is a little bit different, but it’s still easy. Typically I start with the medium color, then add highlights and shading, and finish with a topcoat of the base color. For this coffee cup, you start with the deepest shade and work your way up. It’s called underpainting. I paint on watercolor […]