Quick Answer: To paint a portrait with acrylic markers and a water brush: sketch your portrait, divide the face into light/mid-tone/shadow areas, block in the shadows with the darker color first, fill light areas with the lighter color, bridge them with mid-tones, then soften with a water brush. This tutorial uses only Ohuhu acrylic markers and…
No experience needed. This gentle step-by-step tutorial teaches you how to Paint Loose Watercolor Flowers in your art Journal, creating a beautiful loose watercolor bouquet using just three colors and a few simple brushstrokes. In fact, you’ll soon see just how relaxing it can be to paint a loose watercolor floral bouquet in your art…
Use mixed media art journaling to set spring intentions, welcome new beginnings, and let something beautiful grow step by step for beginners. By Salwa If you want to bring creative mindfulness into your art journaling practice, here is a gentle and joyful spring collage exercise made just for you. It is inspired by the season of…
Artful haven by Salwa A spring art journal prompt is a creative suggestion or theme designed to inspire you to create a page in your art journal. Instead of staring at a blank page wondering what to draw or paint a prompt gives you a starting point, a creative challenge that invites exploration, experimentation, and personal expression….
Whether you’re an art journal newbie or a canvas-conquering pro, there’s something truly magical about adding images to your work. They tell stories, set moods, and make your pages or paintings burst with personality. But if you’ve ever thought, “Hmm… how do I get this lovely image onto my page?” worry not! I’ve gathered a…
Color is a silent language used by artists for centuries, it speak directly to the heart. Have you ever stood before a painting and felt an immediate, inexplicable wave of sadness? Or perhaps looked at another piece and felt a sudden boost of energy or anxiety? If so, you’ve experienced the psychological power of color….
Scrolling through Instagram, I couldn’t help but pause at all the beautiful handmade holiday cards appearing on my feed, some were layered textures, playful trees, winter characters, and thoughtful details. It inspired me to ask: why not try making a DIY Christmas card myself? After trying many of these techniques, I quickly learned something important. Some…
Did you ever sit in front of your art journal thinking, “Why do these colors look weird together?” Or maybe you keep using the same 3 colors over and over again because it feels safe… but also a little boring? Trust me, you’re not alone. Choosing the right color scheme for art journaling can make all…
You’ll read about ideas for your art diary or your art journal. I’ll share some photos of my pages and tell you a little bit about how I made them.