Art Supply ReviewsBOOK REVIEW: “Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah M. Pickerill‘Watercolor Wanderlust’ by Hannah M. Pickerill has a secondary title of ‘The Ultimate Guide to Painting Beautiful Landscapes’. There are twentSandra StraitApril 25, 2024
By CharlieMagic In A BottleFor our prompt of “Perfume Bottle” today, I sketched three vintage perfume bottles in my favorite colors. It’s been awhile since ICharlie O'ShieldsApril 23, 2024
By CharlieAlways On The GoFor our prompt of “Monkey” today, I made a sketch of a little one enjoying a bicycle ride. As I was sketching this, I realized that I haveCharlie O'ShieldsApril 16, 2024
By CharlieTime AloneFor our prompt of “Bubble Bath” today, I made a little sketch of a cat enjoying one while reading a book. As I was making this, I realizedCharlie O'ShieldsApril 9, 2024
Featured ArtistsGUEST ARTIST: “Exploring My Watercolor Wanderlust” by Hannah PickerillMy name is Hannah Pickerill and I’m from Sammamish, Washington. A couple years after I became a full-time artist, I was watching some old home vCharlie O'ShieldsApril 4, 2024
By CharlieQuiet ReflectionFor our prompt of “Otter” today, I made a sketch of a little river otter taking a moment to relax and enjoy nature. It’s spring wherCharlie O'ShieldsApril 2, 2024
By CharlieAlways FascinatedFor our prompt of “Hippopotamus” today, I sketched a baby hippo watching a little flying bird. One of my favorite parts of this time of yeCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 26, 2024
By CharlieWelcoming SpringFor our prompt of “Giant Panda,” I made a sketch of a little baby panda in flowers watching a butterfly (I’m a bit late this week, bCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 20, 2024
Art Supply ReviewsREVIEW: Hahnemühle Round Watercolor Paper in a TinCan you believe it? Hahnemühle now has round watercolor paper in a tin! There are 30 round sheets of Hahnemühle’s cold press Expression watercolouSandra StraitMarch 14, 2024
By CharlieA Little ExtraFor our prompt of “Crème Brûlée” today, I sketched a little ramekin of some with berries and a spoon. Philippe and I often get little dCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 12, 2024
By CharlieQuietly TogetherFor our prompt of “Bearded Reedling” today, I sketched a couple of them enjoying a little afternoon break together. I saw two birds sittinCharlie O'ShieldsMarch 5, 2024
TutorialsTUTORIAL: How To Paint a Mountain Bluebird in WatercolorToday, we’re going to paint a mountain bluebird using three colors and white gouache. To keep things simple, I’ve written a step by step with miniSandra StraitFebruary 29, 2024
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Delightful tutorial…thank you!
Thank you so much, Teresa!
Oh this little blue baby is beautiful!! Nice Sandra, so lovely!
Thank you so much, Nellie!
Wonderful tutorial, Sandra, and a sweet little bird!!!
Thank you so much, Mary!
Hello Ms. Sandra,
How are you doing? Thanks a ton for what looks like a super simple tutorial. You’ve broken it up so brilliantly I actually feel brave enough to try it. I’m on the road for another month but once I get back home this will definitely be attempted. Thanks so much! If it comes out well I’ll send you a picture. Have a great weekend!
Love,
Mugdha11
Hi, Mugdha! I want to see your bird painting, too. 😉😉😉
Thank you so much, Mugdha! I worked very hard to make it simple.’m looking forward to seeing your attempt so I hope you’ll share it!
Hi, Sandra! 😉 Well, my first problem would be sketching a bird. Not sure it would look like a bird. 😂😂😂😂 Your tutorials are always wonderful. I hope you are well.
Thank you, Marisela! Try tracing a fat pear. Your bird might have a different pose, but it would still be cute!
This is beautiful!
Thank you so much, Chantel!
On my ever growing, slowly shrinking to do list.
Thank you so much, Vikki! I know about the ever-growing lists, lol! I’ll wait patiently, but eagerly to see what you do!
Wonderful tutorial!!
Thank you so much, Mary!
What a beautiful little blue bird. I’m going to try this one. Can’t wait to use my Charlie O’Blue….I might have to use my Jackson Blue too. My 2 favorite colors
Thank you, Debbie! Let me know how the Jackson Blue works!
this looks like something I could actually do <3 thanks for the tutorial, Sandra, I look forward to trying it
Yay! Thank you, Alice! I hope you share what you do!
Thanks so much for simplifying this tutorial to make it perfect for us beginners. I will be trying it out for sure. Take Care Hugs and Smiles
Thank you so much for commenting, Lori! I hope you share your painting!