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 […]
Painting Winter Scene–Part Deux
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 […]
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 #3
how to paint a simple fall leaf with craft paints
PIY Fall Leaf #2
how to paint a fall leaf using craft acrylics in a layering technique. Great for beginning painters!
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 […]