There is just something about the fall that gets me in the mood to create with paint. I love painting landscapes and autumnal scenes, using both bright, bold and subdued colors because it screams “FALL!”. Plus, creating something entirely on your own is so much fun and a great way to make wall art you’ll be … Read more
Easy methods to take dry acrylic paint off your brushes and get them back to fighting shape As you sit down for your next big painting project, you notice some of your brushes are looking beat-up and worse for the wear; some bristles are frayed; others have lost their shape completely, while others are literally … Read more
Being kind to our environment is totally possible with art – where we can make upcycled art from the ordinary and mundane items that get little attention or are destined for the trash. So, in this blog post, let’s breathe new life into these discarded items and give them new purpose with easy recycled art … Read more
Looking for that perfect unique gift for the artist in your life that likes to paint? Here is a list of gift ideas that’ll get the creative person in your life excited and ready to create more art. I love to paint. It’s one of my favorite things to do, and I’ve been doing it … Read more
If you’re looking for a different ways to spice up private parties, a do-it-yourself paint party is a fun way to let loose and get creative on the canvas with your acrylic paint. Plus, it’s an all around great time for you and your guests that doesn’t require any art skills or access to an … Read more
Create gorgeous statement art with upcycled newspaper and some acrylics Got lots of newspaper piling up on a corner? In this post, you’ll learn how to create this eye-catching collage pop art piece using old newspaper, some Elmer’s glue, and a touch of acrylic paint. This is a great way to recycle and turn boring … Read more
Ever had a painting start off so badly you wanted to cry and burn it to the ground? Well, that’s what happened with me and my attempt at this watercolor-inspired pop art portrait painting. Yeah, I know what you’re thinking… Watercolor AND pop art together? That sounds….like a goddamn car accident waiting to happen. What … Read more
Transform Old Curtains into Eye-Catching Art in this DIY Tutorial Buying wall art can get pretty expensive – so what better way to decorate your home than by upcycling old items destined for the trash into cool, fresh AF works of art. This time, I have an old smelly bathroom curtain that was begging for … Read more
12 art challenges that’ll boost your inspiration and bring your acrylic painting skills to the next level If you are looking to catch that wave of inspiration with your paintings and feel a bit too rigid with your artwork, doing art challenges is a great way to bust open the doors of creativity and open … Read more
Is it totally necessary to use gesso when you’re doing an acrylic painting? Here’s a few pointers to help you figure it out. You’ve probably heard about gesso from lots of painting instructors, artists, or seen jugs of it staring at your bewildered face at your local Michael’s. But, unlike it’s acrylic cousins, you just … Read more
