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Fubar’s Pet Portrait

May 23, 2018 By Colleen 2 Comments

pet-portrait

I just painted Fubar’s pet portrait. This statement makes me think two things – one, my blog is aptly named because I can’t seem to say “paint it” without putting “just” in front of it. And two, what does “Fubar” mean? The word “just” doesn’t necessarily mean ‘recently’ as in, “I ‘just painted it’, or […]

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

How to Paint Tulips Online Course

May 11, 2018 By Colleen 2 Comments

Today is the day! My How to Paint Tulips Online Course is launching and I’m thrilled! This has been such a labor of love, there were times that I wondered if I’d ever be finished! I am. The ecourse is ready. Ready for beginning painters, for people who’ve never picked up a paint brush, for […]

Filed Under: Classes, crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Tutorials

Paintings for Presents and Happy New Year!

January 17, 2018 By Colleen 3 Comments

santorini-painting-1

Happy New Year, my friends! Is it too late to say that? Well, I’m pretty late on a lot of things – like this post – so just consider the source. I wanted to share with you some of the paintings I’ve done recently. I hope you had wonderful holidays filled with peace and joy. […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Home Decor, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

A Tale of Painting Collard Greens . . . and a dog

June 6, 2016 By Colleen 6 Comments

Pet-Portrait

Painting collard greens took three times before they looked right. The dog, however, was a very patient model.

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Watercolor

A Dog is Like a Box of Chocolates

July 29, 2014 By Colleen 6 Comments

bulldog painting

This bulldog painting is for a friend of our who adopted this guy a year ago. You never know what you’re gonna get when you adopt a dog.

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

15 DIY Paintings for non-artists

July 17, 2014 By Colleen 15 Comments

DIY Paintings for non artists

Want to create a painting but are a little unsure of your ability? Here are 15 DIY paintings for non artists to give you ideas and inspiration.

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Wood, PIY

Roxie – Bloggers Dogs {and Kitties}

July 2, 2014 By Colleen 11 Comments

Pug-Portrait

This was a special pug painting for me to do, partly because I met Roxie two years ago, the day before my life changed forever . . .

Filed Under: my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces

What Color is Water?

June 15, 2014 By Colleen 1 Comment

Painting Water

Painting water – how do you paint something that looks clear? Here are a few examples.

Filed Under: How To & PIY, murals, my paintings, My Stuff, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Walls

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