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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Abstract alcohol ink artwork with vibrant blue, pink, and purple hues blending together, accented by gold spots.

Getting Started with Alcohol Inks

I recently took a workshop at a local gallery with artist Kinga Johnson. I learned a lot of great tips…

  • August 4, 2022
  • 5 Comments
  • mixed media, personal artwork
Assorted sticker and ephemera books, perfect for your favorite art journaling supplies, displayed against a blue background.

My Favorite Art Journaling Supplies

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite art journaling supplies. These are supplies I use for…

  • April 1, 2020
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art journaling, personal artwork
Whimsical painting of a small, charming cottage with a stone chimney and colorful bunting. A sign reads "The Cozy Creative Cottage,".

Zen Houses Workshop with Jodi Ohl

I have been a fan of Jodi Ohl‘s artwork for many years.  She has a fun, whimsical style.  Last summer,…

  • August 5, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • contemporary artists, painting, personal artwork, professional development, summer
Creating a colorful abstract watercolor painting with flowers, geometric shapes, and the word "shine" at the top, this artwork makes clever use of white space.

Creating White Space with Watercolor Resist Pens

Today I’m going to share with a fun technique for older kids or your own personal art journaling/painting.  I picked…

  • December 31, 2017
  • 3 Comments
  • abstract, art journaling, painting, personal artwork, watercolor
Two metal heart-shaped objects on a wooden surface, engraved with the names "Daria" and "Desi," showcase fine metalworking craftsmanship.

Iron Pour Event

This month I participated in an Iron Pour event.  This was put on by a group of iron artists in…

  • February 23, 2017
  • personal artwork
Colorful Christmas tree collage with stars, hearts, ornaments, and "JOY" written at the bottom.

How to Make a Christmas Tree Collage

Are you looking for a fun art project to try over winter break with your kids?  Here is one that…

  • December 18, 2016
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, Christmas, collage, holiday, painting, personal artwork
Colorful, hand-drawn stars in various shapes and sizes with decorative patterns on a white background.

Painted and Doodled Stars Tutorial

I feel like I have stumbled upon my newest art series for my own art.  Earlier I wrote a blog post…

  • November 7, 2016
  • 7 Comments
  • all grades, drawing, painting, pattern, personal artwork, watercolor
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How to Make a Watercolor Mandala

Earlier this summer I wrote a blog post about how to make watercolor doodled flowers.  These mandalas I created were…

  • October 11, 2016
  • 6 Comments
  • all grades, painting, pattern, personal artwork, symmetry, watercolor
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