It’s inherent in being an artist that we get creative with lesser used tools. Yes, ink is used to make art but it’s a little more unusual to use a set of Zebra fountain pens in a myriad of bright colors to create something special. I got to get scribbly with these pens, allowing that…
Hahnemühle Harmony
Hahnemühle Harmony Paper
I’ve been working on Harmony watercolor paper since before my cancer surgery so I thought it was high time I reviewed it. Ok, long story short, I LOVE this paper. Yes, it’s made of alpha-cellulose which means it’s part of Hahnemühle’s Akadamie line of student grade paper. But seriously, if “student” grade paper is this…
Hahnemühle & Zebra Pens
It’s time for another giveaway with Hahnemühle and Zebra! I’m thrilled to have both Hahnemühle and Zebra Pens on board to bring you some great prizes. Both companies have generously supplied a gift and I’m throwing in some cool swag too. Hahnemühle is providing their spectacular Watercolor Book in the A5 landscape size. This sketchbook…
Sunflowers on Harmony Rough
This Easter I really wanted to make art for my aunt Mic. I had been procrastinating for over a year on painting her some sunflowers. They’re her favorite floral, she has several posters framed in her home. I admit, I’ve been reticent because I wasn’t sure I could pull it off successfully. So, I got…
Meet The Warthogs!
Ohh, these were such fun to paint. I used my Schmincke palette to paint them. Yes, the warthogs were a little intricate to paint, layer upon layer, getting the shadows below the warts to show up. But they were ridiculously fun and who wouldn’t love to introduce a couple of warthogs?? How I painted those…