by Sarah | Oct 5, 2017 | Fan girl, Lifestyle, Mixed-Media Art
Sometimes, it can be hard to get inspired. Whether it’s coming up with a subject for your artwork or trying to find the right look, it’s a battle to get inspired sometimes without looking out into the world for some creative inspiration. Here are some of...
by Sarah | Sep 6, 2017 | Crafts / DIY, Mixed-Media Art
A girl with an umbrella always says “hope” to me. Hope that the rain will clear up, hope that she’ll stay dry, hope that what is coming down will stop. There is hope of sunshine, hope of change, hope of tomorrow. It says that in spite of everything,...
by Sarah | Jul 11, 2017 | Crafts / DIY, Mixed-Media Art, Paper Crafting
These chalk roses are made with soft pastels and look amazing, even though they are very simple to make. Watch the entire video below to see exactly how I layered the colored chalks to get stunning, vibrant, and beautiful roses. Decorate art journal pages, cards,...
by Sarah | May 3, 2017 | Crafts / DIY, Mixed-Media Art
I was looking for a project that was whimsical and fun when I stumbled upon a llama on a planner at Michaels. With that image in mind, I created a fun llama painting with three-dimensional details and named this character “Suzy Lou Llama.” I think it would be perfect...
by Sarah | Apr 25, 2017 | Crafts / DIY, Mixed-Media Art
This mixed-media canvas sat unfinished for about a month until I was sketching one day and created this girl. Instantly, I knew that she would complete this collage. The Prima Marketing Water-Soluble Oil Pastels created a wonderful effect for the details. Supplies:...
by Sarah | Feb 12, 2017 | Crafts / DIY, Mixed-Media Art, Paper Crafting
I’ve always been hesitant to create a self portrait. Something about trying to capture a true version of yourself never seemed attainable. Then, I was creating a fun, nerdy girl with some mixed-media details and I realized that I had accomplished a self portrait...