Are you guys tired of these step-by-step projects yet? Sometimes I wonder. I mean, how interesting can it be to look at still shots of paint? Of course, if you like to paint, or want to paint, I guess you might find them interesting. What’s funny is, it takes me longer to fix the photos […]
One More Pear Painting Tutorial
I just posted a pear painting tutorial a couple of weeks ago, so why do another one? Because this one is for my Paint Parties. I’m so excited to host these parties. Right now they’re local in the Sacramento area. Everyone brings a munchie & a beverage to share, and I guide them step-by-step thru […]
PIY Fall Leaf #1
A few days ago, I was explaining to my 3 year old grandson how leaves turn colors this time of year. In his typical 3 year old way, we looked all over the park for golden yellow leaves. We barely found one tree. I guess the late indian summer heat has prolonged the season and […]
PIY Pears
Before we get started, I posted a 5 step plan on Feng Shui Savvy today. Just a little kick-start to get you going. I love pears. In decorating. I’m not big on eating them. But I love the look of them. Weird, I know. But they’re fun to paint. You could use this for fall, […]
How to paint Holly & Berries
I’m sure I’ve told you before how painting calms my nerves. There’s something about moving paint around with a brush, the flow of it, that just soothes me. I think that’s why I’m on such a mission to get you to paint. I want to share the feeling of calm and peace I get when […]
PIY (paint it yourself) Snowman
I’m not gonna say it. I’m not. This is a Super Simple Snowman to paint. Sorry. I couldn’t resist. It is super simple. I say Super Simple all the time and people always say “Yeah – super simple for you!” It reminds me of when I taught dance and I’d always say “You can do […]
How To Paint Pumpkins
This is a really simple method to paint a pumpkin for Fall. You can paint them on canvas, watercolor paper, wood, or fabric. It will work for all of them. Basecoat the first layer with Orange. I started on one side, then painted next to it, then moved to the other side and finished in […]
Friday Favorites & Paint a Simple Bow
When you craft – or in my case, paint – don’t you find there are products you use over and over and over again? Kind of like ingredients or tools in the kitchen – they’re your favorites, old buddies, no-fails. My first fav is graphite paper. It’s like artist carbon paper, if you haven’t used […]