Experiment With Art Supplies for Free
Love experimenting with new art techniques and supplies? So do I! Especially when I can do it for free. Sounds too good to be true? Anyone who shops online can do this. Read on to find out how. I do … Continued
I Just Completed Inktober!
I’ve been hanging out in my comfort zone for a while. It was time to stir things up! So, I participated in Inktober for the first time this year. And I kept it in sync with @ArtofRV’s nature and camping … Continued
Plein Air Painting: Get Outdoors!
Take your creativity out into the fresh air with the age-old French tradition of plein air painting. Moving this activity outdoors is great for our health and also helps us develop a greater eye and awareness for the beauty of … Continued
The Convenience of Traveling With Watercolor Pencils
Watercolor pencils. They’re travel art kits’ little unsung heroes. Recently, I did a review on watercolor sticks as a great travel option for watercolors, and I think they would pair well with a set of watercolor pencils for great travel … Continued
Nature + Stillness = Creativity
At times, creativity can be elusive. At best, we ride the wave of euphoria that comes with inspiration, not fully understanding how we’ve managed to harness it. The Creative Journey Now that I’ve lived more than five decades, I’ve had … Continued
Should Adults Avoid Toxic Art Supplies?
Most art supplies we buy for kids are non-toxic, since—as we all know—kids aren’t too discriminating about what they put in their mouths. As adults, do we need to be concerned about our own supplies? Getting messy is fun for … Continued
A Pocket-lover’s Dream: The Art Vest
DON’T LAUGH. Call me eccentric … or even nerdy, but don’t laugh until you’ve fully explored the idea of an art vest. Avid fishermen sport them, photographers love them and my son insisted on one when he’d go on his … Continued
Are Daniel Smith watercolor sticks a good travel option?
I wasn’t sure what to think of Daniel Smith Watercolor sticks at first. They looked like a potential mess. I suppose the fact that they reminded me of crayons kept me from taking them seriously in the beginning. Still, I’m … Continued