Learn how to paint realistic looking dog eyes with these simple steps, even if you’re not an experienced artist!
Her Name Was Lola . . .
Creating a tabby cat pet portrait with colored pencils and paint details.
Stenciled Copper Leaf Glass Table
Use new stencil size to create this stenciled copper leaf glass table.
How to Paint Easy Backgrounds That Are Cute!
How to use a stencil to paint backgrounds with a beautiful watercolor effect.
Painted Floor Screen with Modern Masters Metallics
When the wonderful people at Modern Masters asked me if I’d like to review some of their products, I knew exactly what I wanted to paint – a floor screen I got at the thrift store a while back. I’ve always loved floor screens, or room dividers as they’re often called. I couldn’t believe my […]
Choosing Scroll Patterns – Free Printables
For some strange reason, I have a ‘thing’ for scrolls. I should say, I have a thing for painting scrolls. It’s not that my house is full of scrolly decor. At least, I don’t think so. I might have to look around now and doublecheck that. Before I’d even painted the first coat of white […]
Antique Bronze Outdoor Fountain with Dry Brushing
I just finished painting an outdoor St. Francis fountain for my mother. Neither Mom nor I like to shop anymore. Or I should say . . . . we don’t shop in stores much. We do, however, enjoy ‘browsing’ QVC and Home Shopping Network. Of course, if you like driving around a parking lot, battling […]
How To Paint Wooden Shutters
The next time someone you know, someone who paints, who writes a blog about painting . . . the next time she says “I think I’ll paint a canvas and show daily progress photos,” and asks, “Isn’t this a great idea?” Please, for the love of all things paint, say noooooo. Do me a favor […]