The Zig Zag book is Hahnemühle’s latest offering in their vast repertoire of paper products. See all the papers and sketchbooks I use here with places to purchase all of them. If you’d like to purchase your own, I’d love it if you’d use my Amazon Affiliate link HERE. The Specs: 300 gsm/140 lb. watercolor…
GIVEAWAY: Hahnemühle Zig Zag Book & Mug!
Carol Boss at Hahnemühle has supplied me with an extra Zig Zag book to giveaway to one lucky winner. I’ve also chosen some fun swag to go with it. So here’s what you could win! One Person Will Take Home: 5″ x 5″ Hahnemühle Zig Zag book Don’t Drink The Paint Water Mug Mini Travel…
Have You Entered My Giveaway Yet?
Making Holiday cards are ridiculously fun. Much of my time is spent making serious art. I love it. But sometimes just playing around is very freeing. I get a little creative, a little playful, a little cheeky. It’s like taking a big breath of fresh air. I invite you to try it. Here’s a list…
Plein Air Sketching Gear
I LOVE looking at other artists’ stuff. It’s like art supply porn isn’t it?? And who doesn’t love to be able to use the word “porn” in a wholesome way. Ok, yes, it may cause you to burn your credit card into ashes as you fill your cart with new art supplies. But that’s just…
GIVEAWAY: Hahnemühle Postcards & You Tangle Tiles
YAY!! We’re back to GIVEAWAYS! Here’s how it’s gonna go. We’re starting this Monday April 15th with our first 2019 giveaway. There will also be another giveaway in ONE week. After that, we will have a giveaway every other week. Each starts on Monday and ends Saturday evening at 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. The winner…
A Murder Of Crows
Ok, I only painted one crow but I just wanted to say it. I love that a gaggle of crows is called a MURDER of crows. So freaking cool. It makes me want to be a crow. I’ve even seen t-shirts and hoodies done with a tongue-in-cheek graphic. I want one! This hoodie makes me…
Trading Art
My friends and I trade art sometimes. This is a great way to not only have inspiring art on your wall but also feel the love of friends in your home. All it costs you is a little postage and an afternoon of painting! I have traded several times. This last time it was a…
Meet Hugo The Big Eyed Bird
I have a new pet. I don’t have to feed him, walk him or water him. However, I do have to dust him. I came across this artist on Etsy more than 5 years ago and I fell in love with her Big Eyed Birds. I thought they were so wonderfully expressive. Just kinda awesome….
Review: Hahnemühle Sketch Diary
For the past year I’ve been using Hahnemühle’s Sketch Diary A4 to plan every project. I’ve planned the Wet Paint Schmincke Palette, two Da Vinci Trios and kept track of all the art I’ve done. Now I’m planning a project with my oil pastels. I want to find out if there are any good lower…
My 2019 Da Vinci Palette
Over the years I’ve had several iterations of my palette. If you want to read all about my thoughts and where my artist’s palette started, go here. This year I’ve gone totally Da Vinci watercolors for my 2019 palette. There are a few good reasons for that. First, these paints love me, they work the best for…