Painting/Drawing Tutorials

Announcing my Free Ebook!!! Teaching kids how to draw

I got into blogging because I love to share ideas and I love it when someone actually does something that I’ve posted (I will literally clap my hands and squeal). ...

Grinning Like An Idiot- Tybee Island 2013-0198

Painting Trip – Tangible and Not Tangible

Recently mom and I headed to Tybee Island for a painting seminar – she took a China Painting class where she learned how to use an airbrush on porcelain and ...

How to draw out a painting using photoshop

There is a shortcut to create a realistic painting and ensure you get the proportions and perspective right, you put the picture into a grid. I used to think it ...

I Am One Proud Mom

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve experienced an overwhelming since of pride in my daughter’s artistic ability. Don’t get me wrong, I’m proud of both of my kids, they ...

One of a Kind Piece of Art

My Mom is a creative-crafter. Such an odd statement, I know, but it’s true. My Mom has the unique ability to be both creative and crafty; she’s a dreamer and ...

How to Paint Hot Fudge Sundae!

I need your help on the 4th and last Sweet Painting! What beautiful dessert would you want hanging in your house???? As you guys know Amanda and I have had ...

How to draw a cute dog

It’s been a while since I’ve done a drawing tutorial…here is one of my favorites. This little dog drawing is just great to do over and over again! You can ...

Cupcake Painting Party – Painting Instructional Video

Last week Amanda had us over for an evening full of cupcakes, painting and good people. You could do the same and pull it off with just a little info ...

Chocolate and Painting Party with Instructional Video

Last week Amanda and I hosted a Chocolate and Painting party, she brought the chocolate and I brought the painting – oh what a combo! That was my version of ...

Reflection on the Year

I started sharing my crafts, paintings and ideas in September and I love hearing from you all, the smallest response makes me giddy. Before I start a new year, I ...

Get Start Painting!

I’ve recently had two conversations with people who are interested in tapping into an artistic side. Let me tell you, if you have the desire and the time – ...

Painted Silhouette and Embellished Pillow

I started out painting a pillow with the intent to make the Silhouette a solid color, but because of the nature of the material and the acrylic paint, I changed ...

Drawing Tutorial – Covered Bridge with Fence Row (ages 7 – 10)

This drawing helps with teach kids about perspective and disappearing point. It will be easy for a 10 year old, but challenging for ages 7 and under. Here is another ...

Hand Painted and Embellished Pillow

I had previously posted the following 2 pics on Facebook and Twitter: did you guess what they were? They became a one of a kind, hand painted and embellished pillow. ...

Drawing Tutorial – Halloween Pumpkin

For a time I taught an after-school art enrichment program for ages 5 – 9. This is a subject that is very near and dear to my heart because schools ...