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Kitty Pet Portrait

July 13, 2014 By Colleen 11 Comments

cat portrait with pencils

I’m thrilled to share a kitty pet portrait with you today. Did I use colored pencils or paint? Or both? You’ll just have to see for yourself.

Filed Under: Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

She Doesn’t Sell Seashells

June 29, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

watercolor seashell tags

It turns out, if you draw a seashell with a Sharpie, then paint a little watercolor over it, you wind up with a cute watercolor seashell tag. Come see how!

Filed Under: How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, PIY, Watercolor

Vintage Camper Printable

June 22, 2014 By Colleen 19 Comments

Vintage Camper Printable

About 50 years ago my mom married my stepdad. Which meant Mom, me and my two older brothers moved into Dad’s house with him and my two older stepsisters. Seven people . . . in a four bedroom house. If you’ve never been in a stepfamily, you might not know about the . . . […]

Filed Under: Illustrations, Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, printables, Watercolor

Buddy – English Shepherd Pet Portrait

June 18, 2014 By Colleen 12 Comments

English Shepherd Portrait

This is my first english shepherd pet portrait. Meet Buddy, the sweet dog of one of my dearest friends. Such a joy to draw!

Filed Under: Illustrations, Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff

Her Name Was Lola . . .

June 4, 2014 By Colleen 10 Comments

I would love to get to know your pet and give you a piece of art to enjoy forever!

Creating a tabby cat pet portrait with colored pencils and paint details.

Filed Under: Drawing, Markers & Pencils, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Techniques, Watercolor

Tea Time Totebag with Fabric Markers

May 26, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

tea-time-totebag

This is a fun and easy way to “paint” a totebag using fabric markers and a wet paintbrush.

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Fabric, Paint Surfaces, Tutorials

Lines and Dots – Paint Clay Pots

May 18, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

Spray paint clay pots then paint lines and dots with a paint pen for a simple, but cute look!

Filed Under: Accessories, crafts, Home Decor, Markers & Pencils, Paint Types, Spray Paint

Free Mother’s Day Watercolor Clip Art

May 1, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

MothersDay-Watercolor

I’m continuing with my watercolor phase and thought I’d paint something sweet for Mother’s Day. Except this wasn’t exactly painted. It was sketched with watercolor pencils and then “painted” with water. It’s a fun way to get a watercolor look without having to know what you’re doing. I’m good with things that don’t require knowing […]

Filed Under: How To & PIY, Markers & Pencils, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, printables, Tutorials, Watercolor

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