Have you heard of acrylic medium but aren’t sure what it is or how to use it? In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the different acrylic mediums and will share how to use an iridescent medium to add a hint of shine to your paintings.
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Have you ever wondered how to apply abstract painting techniques to a realistic motif? In this blog post, I’ll walk through how to do just that! This will help you find your style and discover how to create paintings with mass appeal while keeping things playful, colorful, and abstract!
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In this DIY tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to create DIY Valentine’s Cards! This time of year I love to come up with Valentine craft ideas that you can give as homemade Valentine’s gifts! In this blog post, you’ll learn how to make your own homemade Valentine’s card that will wow your loved ones.
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I’m thrilled to share my latest collection with you! I’ve partnered with Enesco to create a collection of gifts with their brand Izzy & Oliver. EttaVee x Izzy & Oliver is filled with colorful, giftable, Spring-fuelled items. It is such a joy to bring the good vibes and vibrant color to this collection of homeware, decor, and gifts!
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In this tutorial, I will walk through the steps to painting a poinsettia flower with acrylic paint. This acrylic poinsettia would make a wonderful addition to your holiday decor, or you could gift it to a loved one this holiday season!
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Wondering how to varnish an acrylic painting? In this blog post, you’ll learn how to use varnish to keep your paintings safe from dust, debris, and light damage over time! This is my favorite way to seal an acrylic painting, and it’s actually quite simple to do. So without further ado, let’s dive into learning how to apply varnish to a finished painting.
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Welcome to my diary of creating my mural for Bright Walls. This post will give you a behind-the-scenes look into what it’s like to paint a mural and my experience bringing this 89-foot beauty to life! (And let me tell you, it was a bit of a rollercoaster!)
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Color mixing with acrylic paint can be tricky to learn, but it’s so rewarding. By mixing your paint colors, you’re able to achieve much more vibrant and unique hues than colors right out of the tube. My signature style is to paint with bright, vibrant colors, so I mix my paint colors the majority of the time.
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I’m so excited to share this post about my experience painting a mural at the Bright Walls Mural Festival! Bright Walls is a four-day festival in Jackson Michigan that features music, events, performances, and of course, lots of bright big art! 2022 was the final year of the festival, and I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of it!
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In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to use gold leaf in your artwork. I absolutely love gold and find that gold leaf is a fabulous medium to use to create a stunning, shimmering, and unique piece of artwork.
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In this tutorial I’ll walk you through one of my favorite ways to tap into creative play - finger painting! When people think of finger painting, they usually picture a kid joyfully smearing paint across a page. But finger painting doesn’t have to be just for kids. This blog post is all about finger painting for adults!
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In this blog post, I want to share a quick tip for removing the background from your art in Photoshop. But you may be wondering why this is important. If you’re interested in art licensing or selling your artwork online, turning your analog artwork into a digital file is a crucial skill to learn. For example, my leopard print design is now licensed on all kinds of products like phone cases, bedding, planners, and lunch bags (just to name a few!). But it started as an analog painting that I turned into a digital file.
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In this post, I want to share some steps you can take to define your target audience as an artist. Defining your ideal audience or customer is so crucial for success as an artist. I struggled with this when I was first starting out, but once I defined my audience my art career really started to take off.
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In this post, I’m going to share my tips for how to start an art journal! Art journaling has been part of my creative process for years. Today, I’ll walk you through what an art journal is, the benefits of keeping one, and how to start one. I’ll even share some art journal prompts so you can get started right away!
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