Drawing Ideas: City Skylines
Looking for drawing ideas? In this series, I share different motifs to help spark your imagination so you can break through your creative blocks. This post is all about City Skyline art!
Gouache Painting Ideas: Mermaids
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!
Gouache Painting Ideas: Iconic Women
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!
How to Transfer a Sketch to Watercolor Paper
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.
Gouache Painting Ideas: Dessert
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.
Color Theory: Painting a Custom Color Wheel in Gouache
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.
Gouache Painting Ideas: Quotes & Hand Lettering
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.
How to Use Reference Images Without Copying Them Directly
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.
Hand Lettering Basics
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!
How to Make a Repeat Pattern in Photoshop
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!
How to Digitize Paintings in Photoshop
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!
How to Paint Assets for a Repeat Pattern
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.
How to Create Balanced Compositions in Floral Paintings
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.
Gouache Painting for Beginners
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.