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Paint It Yourself – Pears & Pomegranates

November 2, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 15 Comments

How to Paint Pears and Pomegranates

  You could use this painting for any time, actually, not just Thanksgiving. Just change the wording, or leave it off if you want. Now, if you haven’t painted for years, or ever for that matter, you really can do this. REALLY! You don’t need to know brushstrokes, how to blend or whatever. If you […]

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

Winter Scene–Final Steps!

November 2, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 4 Comments

Paint a Winter Scene

I’ve been MIA for the past few days, and I apologize for that. I’ll tell you why in another post. First, let’s finish up this painting ‘cause we’re almost done. All that’s left is the border and some ‘snowflakes’. For the border, slap on some of the medium blue paint. Paint a small area so […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, How To & PIY, Techniques, Tutorials

Painting Winter Scene–Part Deux

October 29, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 1 Comment

Paint Winter Scene Part 2

Today we’re going to paint the snow-covered trees. In this painting, I did two different kinds. But just pick one. Your painting will look much better. With the same light blue paint, paint an outline of a tree. Or two. Or three. Or more. Think triangles. That’s all they are. I start at the bottom […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, Highlighting, How To & PIY, PIY, Shading, Techniques

Painting a Winter Scene–Part 1

October 28, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 3 Comments

Paint Winter Scene Part 1

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 […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, How To & PIY, Techniques, Tutorials

One More Pear Painting Tutorial

October 26, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 3 Comments

How to Paint a Pear

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 […]

Filed Under: Blending Colors, Color Wash, How To & PIY, PIY, Techniques

Girl’s Name Canvas

October 22, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 3 Comments

ballet personalized canvas

what little girl wouldn’t like a painting with ballet slippers, a crown AND her name?

Filed Under: Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

Echo Lake – The Beginning

October 21, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 10 Comments

Maybe it’s because we’re going to the cabin tomorrow. Maybe it’s because I know I promised Caroline I’d write about growing up at the Chalet. Maybe it’s because there’s a full moon coming and I’m feeling a bit emotional. Maybe it’s because Mom’s been sick lately. Maybe it’s because I came across this blog by […]

Filed Under: Confessions

PIY Fall Leaf #3

October 20, 2010 By Colleen Jorgenson 3 Comments

how to paint fall leaf

how to paint a simple fall leaf with craft paints

Filed Under: How To & PIY, PIY

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