Part 2 of our realistic drawing series explores modern shading techniques using ink! This was in no way intended to be a series, but I was thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed part 1, where we explored the contour (outline) and followed a few simple drawing tips. In that video, many of you requested a shading portion of that tutorial—so I’m here to deliver!
Read MoreWatch “over my shoulder” as I draw this realistic bumble bee freehand! Drawing realistically can be intimidating, but if you’ve been around here for very long at all, you know that I’m a firm believer that ANYONE CAN LEARN TO DRAW—and to prove it to you, let’s start with this darling little bumble bee tutorial (video!)
Read MoreChristmas wrapping doesn’t need to be boring! In fact, it can be more fun than actually picking out the gifts themselves (at least if you’re a terrible gift giver, like yours truly…). While I can’t compete with my husband’s wonderful ability to find and give the perfect gift, I can at least make them LOOK good. Here’s a few ways that I dressed up our family’s Christmas gifts this year:
Read MoreDigitizing artwork can be a daunting task… and what does it mean if the printer wants a VECTOR? Never fear, this in depth tutorial will take you through my entire process for digitizing and vectorizing my artwork. I use this technique for letterpress printing, wax seals and tissue paper! Noissue Tissue
Read MoreWax seals on a ribbon belly band is a trend that is sweeping the wedding industry, but this beautiful technique is not as easy as it looks (unfortunately, I have had to learn the hard way!). But after doing this for years as a professional wedding stationer, I’ve learned a few tips and tricks along the way to make the entire process pretty seamless and even enjoyable!
Read MoreIt’s time for Part 2 of our butterfly series! This second watercolor butterfly painting tutorial (that’s a mouthful!), features a beautiful yellow swallowtail butterfly. In this watercolor tutorial, I’m also going to show you one of my favorite blending techniques for creating a soft gradient in watercolor.
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