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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
https://youtu.be/DuGEz7dug_I Usually I scribble write in my journals but not here. I want to be able to read these names. Each name on this page is a black person who was killed by police. And this is less than three months worth of names. This list of names is enough to make anyone feel powerless, [...]
