You might be living under a rock if you haven’t heard of Squishmallows. Or, you might not know any young artists. If you’ve spent time with kids under 14, you’ve probably encountered a Squishmallow without …
DIY Art Tutorial: How to Make a Disco Ball Painting
DIY Art Tutorial: How to Make a Disco Ball Painting Hey, it’s a new year and what better opportunity to make your new year sparkle than a brand new disco ball?! And no, I am …
Paintbrush Care and How to Choose Paintbrushes
Paint and paintbrushes go together like peanut butter and jelly. While brushes are not necessarily a prerequisite when it comes to painting, they are an ever-present tool in every art studio. It’s unsurprising that there …
How to Properly Clean Paintbrushes
Brushes are a pre-requisite when it comes to painting, they are an ever-present tool in every art studio. It’s unsurprising that there are loads of choices when it comes to choosing your preferred paintbrush. Brushes …
What Is The Best Acrylic Paint for Artists (2024)
Lately when I head to the art supply store, I am overwhelmed by all of the choices. There are literally thousands of different paints and they all have different descriptions. I figured if I am …
Choosing the Right Canvas for your Painting
There are so many choices in the canvas section at the art supply store and choosing the right one is the first important step to a successful art piece. Painting on poor quality canvases can …
Transforming Ordinary Rocks: Painted Rocks Ideas
People have been painting rocks since the beginning of time. That’s because we can always use new ways to spread joy. During the height of covid, I started painting rocks and randomly left them around …
Lips Planter Pots DIY Tutorial using a Silicone Mold
I’m sure you’ve seen face vases all over the internet. Lately I’ve been buying up plants every time I head to the grocery store. The problem is that I do not love the pots they …
The Best Paint For Plaster Art Sculpture (2024)
I am frequently asked about the best method for painting a plaster sculpture. In this post, I will share the various methods for painting uncoated plaster. We will explore the best way to paint bare plaster as …
Lazy Susan Making – How to Make One In a Few Easy Steps
Ever since I was a child, I have always loved lazy Susans. I love making functional art with my classes and this one was a huge hit! If you’ve always wanted to know how …