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The artist’s supply addiction and…stuff…and more stuff.
So much stuff. I find hoarding art supplies like food in a doomsday bunker is a real issue for me. What am I worried about? Am I going to suddenly run out of brushes I don’t use? Canvases I don’t touch? Weird art supplies I’ve never even opened? The three most dangerous words for me…
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Mastering Watercolor Techniques: Why Use Drawing Gum?
Drawing Gum: The Watercolor Supply That Lets You Relax If you paint in watercolor long enough, eventually you realize preserving clean whites is half the battle. Tiny highlights, sunlight on water, flower petals, little reflections — once they’re gone, they’re gone. That’s where drawing gum comes in. Drawing gum, also called masking fluid, is a…
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Happy Mother’s Day
May your day be filled with peace and happiness, cherished moms!
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New logo for Artful Things
New logo reveal
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Heating up here in the desert
Desert landscapes in Nevada showcase buildings struggling against relentless heat.
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Still testing new paper
Searching for budget-friendly paper options that don’t compromise on quality.
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Brush starter kit for beginning watercolor artists
Unlock watercolor magic with a minimalist approach: focus on a few key brushes like the number 8 round and number 12 round to simplify and elevate your art.
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Making stickers and messing around
I’ve been taking these funny little chonks and using Canva to create stickers for Redbubble. In the process, I found the ability to animate your drawings. I about laughed myself silly over some of these. In the background I’m planning a couple of larger landscapes and still testing paper. I’ve been doing greeting cards and…
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I need to clean my studio
Testing out new paper by playing with landscapes.
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Mini artist mini art
Trying new things is rewarding, especially when it’s as fun as painting miniatures! I recently completed a 2.5×2.5 inch landscape.
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