Looking for gouache painting ideas? In this series, I share different motifs to help spark your imagination so you can break through your creative blocks. In honor of MerMay, this post is all about mermaids!

Ranunculus are one of my favorite flowers, and today I’m going to walk you through how to use gouache to paint this beautiful flower! If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to paint flowers in gouache, this tutorial will be the perfect starting place!

Wondering what to paint next? In my Gouache Painting Ideas series, I share different motifs to help spark your imagination so you can break through your creative blocks. In honor of Women’s History Month this post is all about iconic women in history!

I get asked all the time what supplies I use for painting, so here’s a compilation of all my favorite supplies and links to places where I get them!

This blog post is all about beginning again. New beginnings are so magical because they give you a blank canvas and a portal to go after your big dreams. While most of us associate new beginnings with the new year, any time is a good time for a fresh start!

In this blog post, I’ll share how to transfer a sketch onto watercolor paper using transfer paper. I’ll also go over a few other methods of transferring a drawing if you don’t have transfer paper on hand.

Wondering what to paint next? In my Gouache Painting Ideas series, I share different motifs to help spark your imagination so you can break through your creative blocks and start painting right away.

Want to learn color theory in a fun and explorative way? This post will walk you through creating a basic color wheel with a twist. You’ll learn the color theory fundamentals while also breaking from the traditional primary colors to create your own unique color palette.

Wondering what to paint next? In my Gouache Painting Ideas series, I share different motifs to help spark your imagination so you can break through your creative blocks and start painting right away.

In this blog post, I’ll share my top tips for how to use reference images to inspire and guide your artwork, without copying the image you’re referencing.

In this post, you’ll learn the basics of hand lettering so you can create your own hand-lettered piece even if you’ve never lettered before!

Do you dream of selling your art online but aren’t sure where to start? Selling your artwork is a great way to make money as an artist, but it can feel daunting! The good news is, these days it’s more accessible than ever. In this post, you’ll learn how to set up a shop and start selling your art today!

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a repeat or seamless pattern in Photoshop from hand-painted elements. Pattern-making can feel daunting when you’re first starting out, but once you get the hang of it, it will start to come more naturally. And Photoshop has a tool called “Pattern Preview” that makes creating repeating patterns a breeze!

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to turn your hand-drawn artwork into a digital file and remove a background in Photoshop. Once you get the hang of it, digitizing artwork can be a quick and intuitive part of your art-making process. Here’s how to do it!

In this short and sweet blog post, I’ll share how to paint assets for a seamless or repeat pattern. There are two main things to consider when painting assets for a seamless pattern - variety and movement.

I’m the type of person who focuses better when there’s background noise, especially when I’m getting into the flow of painting or anything work-related. Nowadays, I’m a big podcast listener, and these podcasts have become my coworkers, my friends, and my late night studio companions.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn my favorite tips for creating balanced and contrasting compositions in your floral paintings. You won’t just learn how to paint flowers, you’ll learn how to create a visually interesting composition that will make your work stand out.

It’s no secret that gouache is my favorite medium to paint with, but you may be wondering what it is and how you can get started with gouache painting. In this post, I’ll share the magic of gouache with you so you can feel confident in trying this medium out for yourself.