Tag: Art Tutorials
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Simple Yet Striking Notebook Glow-Up
Amid one of the craziest last quarters of the year ever, some genius had the bright idea to make all her holiday gifts. Why? Well. Because ADHD. I crocheted up a storm, painted hobbit doors on coasters, watercoloured hordes of bookmarks, and prettified notebooks. And, can you believe it, I even had the foresight to…
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Quick and Easy – Watercolour Galaxy
My go-to things to paint have always included forests and galaxies. Not only are these subject matters welcoming to newbies, but you really can’t make any mistakes in painting them. With the holiday season looming, this is the perfect time to break out the craft supplies and make meaningful gifts for loved ones. For this…
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Easy Notebook Glam-Up
I’m working on a new writing project, so of course I need a notebook. And, instead of giving in to the urge to purchase a new one, I delved into my stash (because all creatives with ADHD have a stash of unused note-taking supplies). I’m so proud of myself, that I might just splurge on…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Simple Foliage
Welcome to the final instalment of our 4 Weeks, 4 Paintings mini-series! This week, we’re delving into brush control with simple, flowy florals. The great thing about round watercolour brushes is their versatility. We can achieve thin lines by using only the tip of the brush, and thicken brush strokes by adding additional pressure. We…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Squeegee Painting
We’ve reached the third week of our 4 Weeks, 4 Paintings mini-series, and I’m super excited about this one! Recently, squeegee art has been all over social media. I’ve been dying to try it, and I figured this mini-series was the perfect learning opportunity. This technique teaches a lesson that took decades for me to…
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4 Weeks, 4 Paintings – Layered Foliage
It’s officially summer vacation here in my corner of the world, and it’s time to break out the art supplies. I’ve lined up four beginner-friendly art projects that everyone in the family will enjoy while also teaching those basic painting techniques every artist needs at their foundation. This week, we’ll learn about painting in layers…
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How to Stretch Watercolour Paper
I’ve been meaning to go back to basics for some of my ‘how to’ posts, but then the low working memory aspect of ADHD struck and I forgot. 😅 There’s no time like the present, right? Today, I’ll show you two easy ways to stretch watercolour paper. But first, what does it mean to ‘stretch’…
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Ink Transfer to Polymer Clay Using a Laserjet Printer
If you follow trends and tricks in the polymer clay community, you’ve doubtlessly seen a storm of transfer designs. Anything from pretty florals to groovy abstracts—you can print and transfer those designs to your clay masterpieces. I recently received a commission to make magnets with text included in the design. Initially, I thought I’d handwrite…
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Quick and Easy Crochet – Fruit & Veggies
So, of course, I was going to make a bunch of amigurumi fruit and veggies. The potential for adorable was just too high to ignore. 🤣 And to keep things interesting, I designed all of the patterns myself. I could’ve found great amigurumi fruit and veggie patterns online, but I learn better while doing, and…
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Let’s Make – Resin Leaf Charms
My husband is an avid woodworker. He’s always either working on a project or watching woodworking videos on YouTube. This, of course, means I’m also watching, if only from the corner of my eye. And now I find myself obsessed with wood-and-resin furniture. Thanks, Black Forest Wood Co. 😂 I can’t be trusted around power…
Yolandie Horak 