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Monet Style Impressionistic Gel Prints thumbnail

https://youtu.be/jjrwyOqDb8Y Just about anything can become a gel printing tool! Including dish washing gloves! Yes, you read that right. Dishwashing gloves! These are scrubbing gloves which enables them to create a soft Impressionist style print. Probably not what the manufacturer intended but they do it well! I’ve got the supply list at the end of [...]

Why I Needed an O.O.P.S. thumbnail

https://youtu.be/pQBtGcEIfKU It had been a “just right” kind of day. The kind where I had to get things right or else. Grown up stuff like filling out college state residency paperwork or trying to make a claim on an home appliance warranty. It wasn’t fun at all! I needed some time where things didn’t have [...]

Arches,  A New Stencil & Mask Collection thumbnail

https://youtu.be/btJ7-kdO5pE Stencils and masks give you flexibility and take the guess work out of figuring out where you want them placed. In the video, you’ll see how having a mask lets you easily line up a stencil or audition the placement before you commit with paint. Then, you’ll see ways to use these stencils that [...]

Dreamy Gel Prints thumbnail

https://youtu.be/dp0lbcIUFDQ Using alcohol inks on a gel plate can create a very dreamy, cloud-like print. These are quick prints to make and something that I would struggle to create using a paint brush. But with a gel plate, it’s easy! I’m using Kristie Taylor alcohol inks in Persephone Purple, Thalia Turquoise, and Brigit Blue on [...]

Art Studio Tour thumbnail

https://youtu.be/aYTaoU03Aoc Art studios are something that are always evolving and changing. Here I’ve got my latest iteration of my art studio now that I’m settled in after the move to Louisville, Kentucky. This studio is 25+ years in the making and I’ve found there are 2 things that are critical for me when putting together [...]

https://youtu.be/26JhZ4-qaHc Dryer vents aren’t just for dryers! They’re for gel printing too! See how in my latest Gel Press tutorial and be sure to check out their YouTube channel for lots of great videos from the entire creative team for getting the most out of your gel plate!

Remembering My Word for the Year Through Art thumbnail

https://youtu.be/Oe7G4HAsugs It’s a change my mind kind of a day here. Whatever I think the plan is, it’s going to change as I make a piece of art to remember my word for the year. Unless I put my word on the wall where I’ll see it, I forget it before February. This year, I [...]

Sharing What’s Off Limits in a Conversation with Nat Kalbach thumbnail

https://youtu.be/fnx6qo8JIS4 Join me for a fun conversation with Nat Kalbach, the wizard behind Creative JumpStart. Which is celebrating it’s 10th anniversary! Grab a cup of coffee and come hang out with us. I’m sharing what’s off limits for me when adding color to my house – yes, I have limits, and what brings me joy [...]

A Storytelling OOPS & Creative JumpStart 2021! thumbnail

https://youtu.be/knU2tBOzKV8 Kick off the new year with some fun! Join Creative JumpStart 2021 and get a new video every day beginning January 1st, all the way through February 14th each with a different artist’s take on the theme of Storytelling!  When I heard this theme, I was excited. Right after the excitement, I will admit, I was absolutely deer-in-the-headlights [...]

Finger Painting, a Rollercoaster & an Art Journal thumbnail

https://youtu.be/UWVOE_5CLzY It was a get all the fingers in the paint kind of a day! A very loose, bring out the kid inside of you kind of way to start an art journal page. And then I had to take a bit of artistic license with one noticeable part of the page. But before I [...]