Thursday, August 27, 2015

Your Color Scheme

Do you have a favorite color scheme?  Here are a few color scheme ideas for your next art project: Earth tones, Forest green, Pastels, Warm tones, & Tropical colors.  

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Road Trip Art

Keep a journal or a sketchbook while you travel this summer.  Make notes of your trip, sketch your favorite summer memories, & explore new art concepts during your journey. 

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Fruit Shapes

Fruits can be drawn using basic shapes.  Pick your favorite fruit.  Set it on a table.  Sketch the shape of the fruit first.  Fill in the details & color.  Frame & hang your art in the kitchen.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Favorite Coffee Mug

Do you have a favorite coffee mug?  I often use coffee mugs to hold my markers & colored pencils.  I like to purchase mugs that are designed.  This gives an added burst of color to my art room.  

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Summer Camping Art

Are you planning a summer camping trip?  Pack your sketching supplies.  Get inspired by the natural world.  Sketch trees, animals, waterside, or any of your favorite subjects during your camping.

Thursday, June 18, 2015

Cartoon Ink Animals

Here's a lesson I created for drawing cartoon animals.  Draw these cartoons using black ink. Use your favorite colors to bring these cartoons to life.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Art Book

Did you know that you can turn a scrapbook into an art book?  Take the paper out of the plastic sleeve.  Draw your favorite subject.  Then place the paper back into the sleeve.  You can create an instant portfolio of your work by using a scrapbook.