Yarn Art

Craft stores sell a variety of yarn colors.  I like the multicolored ones that have different shades.  Take a cardstock.  Draw a pattern with white glue on the cardstock.  Take a string of yarn then place it on the pattern.  Let the art dry throughly.  You can make your own greeting cards with this technique.

Inspiration Art: Parrot

I had the opportunity recently to teach drawing lessons at a local botanical gardens.  I asked each student to draw the first thing that came to their mind.  One of the students drew their pet parrot as their inspiration.  I posted the art above that she drew.  What's your inspiration? Email me your inspired art: shama@eveninglightdesigns.com.  I'll select a drawing to post on a future post.

Inspirational Word

What's one word that inspires you? Believe, Laugh, Faith, Love, Life... Write your inspirational word on the center of a paper.  Draw an artwork that reflects the word in the background.  Hang the artwork so that you can be inspired everyday.

Sticks and Stones

Would you like to bring the nature indoors? Here's a fun project you can do.  Gather a few sticks that have fallen from a tree.  Find a few small stones.  Place the stones in a vase.  Arrange the sticks in the vase.  Place your natural creation as a centerpiece on a table.

White Flower

I like to use black paper to draw on.  I drew this flower using white ink.  A good way to practice drawing shapes is by drawing a continuous pattern.  I used this pattern on the leaves and petals.  Gold and silver inks are also great to use on black paper.  Try these colors on your next drawing.

Calligraphy

I often use calligraphy when signing greeting cards.  You can purchase calligraphy markers with a variety of colors.  I found that markers are easier to use compared to the traditional ink.  It takes practice but eventually you will develop your own style.  I also like to draw with calligraphy markers. You can create some cool designs just by using different strokes & angles. Try basic shapes first then move on to intricate designs.

Night Stars

Would you like to create a night sky to hang indoors?  Take black construction paper & white chalk.  Draw small circles scattered on the construction paper with the white chalk.  Take a tissue then dab a few of the circles to give the stars a hazy appearance.  Try adding blue chalk for creating blue color stars.