Daily Inspiration Line up your energy before taking action. Imagine, envision, dream, see the best possible outcome in your mind first. Use all your senses to feel how you want to feel. Then, when you’re ready to take action, you’ll come from a place of inspiration, not motivation. This September I’m starting a paint meme […]
Eat Pray Love – Paint Patterns
I know, I know. The movie hasn’t even come out yet and it’s all over the media. But I adore Julia Roberts and I’m loving what I’ve seen of the sets in Italy, India & Bali. I’m sure there will be a ton of paintings based on Eat Pray Love, but I wanted to do […]
How to paint Grapes
Now, let’s paint some grapes! Easy ones! You could make these any color – green, red, blue. I just chose purple. This is a Q&D (quick & dirty) tutorial because Fall is coming and we’ll be doing tons of paintings with grapes & pumpkins & leaves. Purple works really well with fall colors, but […]
Line Art – Giraffes
I found this line art when I was going thru some of my clients’ files. You could use them as patterns for decoupage, stencils, or just coloring pages for your little one! Whether I draw or paint giraffes, their eyes always turn out a little dreamy. I have no idea why. I love this Momma […]
Line Art – Grapes & Grape Leaves
I’ve started offering all my line art – patterns I drew for paintings & murals – for anyone to use. Copyright free! All I ask is that you link back to me. I’m trying to post a few each week, so check back! Grapes seem to be timeless decor. When I first started painting, it […]
Free Line Art –
I apologize in advance for the shadows on these pics. You’ll still be able to use the patterns, I think. One of these days I’ll get them all cleaned up in Photoshop. This watermelon is pretty simple – just a half circle. But if you really need a pattern, here it is. Here’s a picture […]