Ever wished painting could feel easier, more joyful, and full of playful color?
Here you’ll find simple, inspiring tutorials for watercolor and acrylic, perfect for anyone who wants to paint without pressure. Explore color theory in a way that feels fun (not overwhelming!), try seasonal palettes, and dive into artist-inspired styles that spark your creativity. Whether you’re painting in your art journal or on canvas, these guides will help you build delicious layers, add expressive textures, and bring your artistic vision to life with confidence and vibrant color.
Have you been wondering about choosing the right ink for watercolor? We’re going to go through exactly what makes for a great pen to use with watercolor, and then I’m going to review the top ten best ink pens to use with watercolor and the five best inks.
Do you sometimes wonder what art tools you really need to draw and paint in your art journal? I’m going to share 11 top art tools to use, but don’t rush and think you must get all of these. Check each one out and choose the ones you need for your unique art.
Buying art supplies online is an amazing solution when you can’t go out or there aren’t any art supplies stores near you. After doing some research, I’ve collected 6 online stores that the art journaling community really likes and uses.
If you’re a beginner and want to learn a few new things about acrylic paint, here are 13 acrylic painting tips.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or more advanced, this color theory for artists guide will help you learn new things or refresh the knowledge you already have. My aim is to help you understand color theory so you can experiment with it and use it in your art journaling process. I’m sure you’ll find interesting things and color combinations that will spark your creativity and give you inspiration.
In this post, my goal is to show you different ways you can use a painting/palette knife in your art journal process and give you a few palette knife painting ideas. The painting knife gives many opportunities for experimenting and having fun with your art supplies.
I’ll share basic info on watercolor supplies for beginners so that you can decide which supplies are the right for you. You’ll learn about different kids of paper, brushes, and other supplies that are essential for the beginning of your watercolor journey.
I’m certain you and I can make wonderful watercolor art journal pages with a simple beginner’s approach. That’s why today, I’m sharing ideas for easy watercolor paintings for beginners. After you’ve done these mini-tutorials, you’ll be amazed at how watercolor painting can be fun and I’m sure you’ll discover how lovely it is to use watercolors.
Can we use household items for art journaling? YES! The great benefit of using these household items for art journaling is that they barely cost anything. And you can use them in art journals to create amazing effects.