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Organizing Colored Pencils and Markers on a Budget – Menards Hardware Store Finds!
Hi friends! Today I wanted to share a really simple and affordable art supply organization find that I picked up at Menards hardware store. I found these modular plastic drawer units on sale for around $5 each, and they’ve been such a nice way to organize my colored pencils, markers, paint pens, and other supplies…
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Why We Avoid Hobbies We Actually Love
Hi friends! Today’s video is a cozy acrylic and mixed media painting session paired with some thoughts I’ve been having lately about creativity, hobbies, and why it can sometimes feel so hard to do the very things we want to do most. I talk a little about my own journey getting back into art, how…
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Easy Sketchbook Landscape Using Tempera Sticks + Watercolor
Hi friends! Today I’m playing in my sketchbook and creating a soft, peaceful landscape using watercolor, tempera sticks, and acrylic paint markers. I start with really loose shapes (no pressure, no details!) and slowly build things up with layers and texture, which makes this such an easy and relaxing mixed media art process. This exercise…
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Relaxing Watercolor Exercises Anyone Can Do to Just Get Started
Hi friends! Today I’m sharing a relaxing watercolor exercise where I turn one large sheet into six small mixed media paintings using simple layers, loose color, and easy marks. This is a great way to loosen up, especially if you’re feeling stuck or don’t have a clear idea of what to create. There’s no sketching…
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Trying a DIY Stay Wet Acrylic Paint Palette (Plus a Simple Landscape Painting Demo)
Hi friends! In this video, I’m trying out a cheap DIY acrylic paint palette idea using small containers to create a simple, budget-friendly setup and see how well it actually works in practice. I was inspired by Sandi Hester’s approach to making a DIY acrylic palette, and I wanted to experiment with a version of…
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I Tested Layering These Art Supplies… Here’s What Really Works (Plus Mini Sketchbook Tour)
Hi friends! After sharing my swatching and first impressions, I wanted to take these supplies a step further and see how they actually behave when layered together in a real sketchbook setting. In this video, I walk through some earlier experiments where I tested different layering approaches and talk through what worked, what didn’t, and…
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A Few More New Art Supplies… Let’s See How These Perform (Art Haul)
Hi friends! I picked up a few new art supplies from Jerry’s Artarama and wanted to do a simple unboxing, swatching, and first impressions video. This is just an initial look at how these materials feel, apply, and perform right out of the box. In this haul, I’m trying out: Faber-Castell Goldfaber Aqua markers in…
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I Haven’t Bought Art Supplies in a While… So I Tried These (Art Haul)
Hi friends! I haven’t bought art supplies in a while, so I went on a bit of an art haul from Blick and Hobby Lobby and tried out a mix of new materials. I’m also doing a mini sketchbook tour! In this video, I’m unboxing, swatching, and sharing my first impressions of everything from pencils…
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Simple, Imaginative Landscapes – A No Stress Acrylic Process
Hi friends! If you’ve been feeling a bit “stuck” or find yourself overthinking every brushstroke, this video is for you. Today, we’re stepping away from rigid rules and diving back into a raw process to create simple, imaginative landscapes. This style is all about the joy of the “series.” By using a limited acrylic palette…
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Stop Worrying About Your Art Style
Hi friends! If you’ve been stressing about finding your art style, this is your permission to breathe. In this video, I’m talking about why style consistency is mostly a myth, how your “taste vs. skill” gap can trick you into thinking you’re failing, and why trying to lock into one aesthetic too soon can actually…
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Gauze vs Cheesecloth in Watercolor & Fluid Art: Which Creates Better Texture?
Hi friends! In today’s experiment, I’m comparing gauze and cheesecloth to see how each one creates texture in watercolor and fluid art. I made two simple abstract paintings and tested synthetic gauze fabric against cotton cheesecloth pieces side by side to see the differences in pattern, absorbency, and overall effect. If you’ve ever wondered which…
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How to Start Creating Art When You Feel Stuck
Hi friends! If you’ve ever opened your sketchbook, stared at a blank page, and felt completely stuck, this video is for you. Art block happens to all of us, and starting can sometimes feel like the hardest part of creating art. Today I’m sharing some gentle, low-pressure ways to get unstuck, from simple scribbles and…
