October usually makes people think of Halloween, but the month is home to another exciting event: Inktober! Whether you are a repeat participant or are hearing about this challenge for the first time, here is your primer for 2019. Keep reading to learn all about this year's event. What is Inktober? Artist Jake Parker started Inktober to push himself to improve his ink skills and to help himself … [Read more...] about Inktober: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
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Marabu Alcohol Ink Coasters + Video
Learn how to make your own gorgeously colored alcohol ink DIY coasters. These ceramic coasters have a beautiful, one of a kind watercolor look and are so much fun to make! Have you ever experimented with alcohol inks before? Alcohol inks are vibrant, transparent inks that dry quickly and create gorgeous marbled, organic designs on slick, non-porous surfaces like ceramics, metal, or glass. They … [Read more...] about Marabu Alcohol Ink Coasters + Video
Painted DIY Pumpkin Canvas Art
Hello everyone, today I' sharing a new wall art project I just finished for fall. A painted DIY pumpkin art canvas! I will show you an easy way to create a hand painted look using a stencil. What I love most about this project is how the pumpkin really POPS against that black canvas. Black canvas projects are popping up all over the place now. I think we are going to be seeing a lot of black … [Read more...] about Painted DIY Pumpkin Canvas Art
How to Paint Tropical Watercolor Leaves (+ Free Templates!)
Learn how to paint watercolor tropical leaves with this beginner watercolor tutorial. This post has a full step-by-step tutorial, free templates, plus a video to get you painting and help you create your own tropical watercolor art! If you are looking for a fun and simple watercolor art project, then you are in the right place! I am so excited to share this little art project today, and I hope … [Read more...] about How to Paint Tropical Watercolor Leaves (+ Free Templates!)
DIY Galaxy Painting Craft for Kids
Today's craft is literally out of this world, far far into the galaxy! Having a Space themed Vacation Bible School is probably one of the most popular VBS themes of all. So this year I wanted to share a fun DIY galaxy painting craft we made for any Galaxy/Space themed VBS! What I love about this project, it's perfect for kids of any age. This is a great 2 day craft to keep the kids busy and … [Read more...] about DIY Galaxy Painting Craft for Kids
Paint Pouring 101
Have you caught on to the paint pouring craze yet? This technique is a fun and easy way to create beautiful and unique art. You will be amazed at how addicting the process is! Here is everything you need to know to get started with paint pouring. Follow along for tips and tricks with my paint pouring tutorial. What is Paint Pouring? Paint pouring is when you mix acrylic paints with pouring … [Read more...] about Paint Pouring 101
