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February 14, 2025
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Printable Bird Heart Watercolor Template
I had the opportunity to lead a Galentine’s Day watercolor night this week, so I thought I’d share with you the template I used. Just download the template and print on watercolor paper (or any thicker paper that will take some water). Then collect your watercolors or any of your favorite art supplies and enjoy! The file is sized at 8×10″ but can be printed on larger or smaller paper. To get your file, just click on the link...
I do a simple watercolor activity with friends at a local community center called Our Community Place once a month. I’ve been painting watercolor birds these past few weeks, so this week I used my iPad and Apple Pencil to create a paint (or color) page of local birds here in the Shenandoah Valley. I thought you might enjoy painting this page too! You can look up the birds and their colors, or you can dream up your own...
Last week on the blog I shared a preview of a landscape series I worked on for a local display. This week you’re invited to paint along with me! Here are a few things you can grab to prepare: SUPPLIES jar of water paper towel for blotting watercolor paints. I am using this set in the video.* flat and rounded brushes watercolor paper or a sketchbook pastels for layering. In the video, I am using chalk pastels like this.*...
Well hello there friends! Welcome to my last blog post of 2021! I have a fun watercolor tutorial for you inspired by the Christmas Tree Farm. Here’s what you can round up before you start the video: SUPPLIES jar of water paper towel for blotting watercolor paints. I am using a set of tube watercolors squeezed into the lid of an old watercolor tray set preferably a flat brush watercolor paper (I am using a 5×7″ piece) with the...
It’s time again for another “paint with me” tutorial. Have I told you that aspire to me the female 2021 Bob Ross? Here’s what you can round up before you start the video: SUPPLIES jar of water paper towel for blotting pencil watercolor paints. I use this Sakura Koi set in the video. your favorite brushes (I like rounded brushes with tips like these*). watercolor paper (I am using a 4×6″ piece) with the edges taped (optional) THE VIDEO I’d love to...
Hello and welcome! Last week on a gloomy, rainy day, I recorded a bird tutorial for you featuring a fun purple-blue bullfinch on a branch with berries. I think you’ll enjoy it. Want to paint with me? Here’s what you can round up before you start the video: SUPPLIES jar of water paper towel for blotting watercolor paints. I use this Sakura Koi set in the video. your favorite brushes (I like rounded brushes with tips like these*). paper: I...
My kindergarten son and I recorded a tutorial for a fun cool and warm color study abstract. You can tell he wasn’t thrilled to join me, but he ended up really happy with his creation and it’s now framed in his room. I love seeing kids respond to art. I also love projects that have enough guidance that they don’t feel overwhelmed, but also enough freedom that they can create something unique to them. Instructions and a materials list...
