The Latest News From The Little Bluebird Gallery

Just like art, success is really very subjective. In this video, I am talking about the idea of being a successful artist and how I believe … Read More

I’m excited to share with you the details for my last BIG live sale of the year! I’ll be live showing original paintings, ornaments, sculptures and … Read More

Share with all your creative friends! I’m hosting a free Handmade Holidays live video series this week, and I’d love for you to join me! This … Read More

While I’m not selling originals right now, I AM selling my artwork. It’s complicated, but I’ll explain.  

My newly updated palette knife painting course is now available! This course will teach you how to paint five different flowers, three complete landscapes, a large … Read More

This lesson is pulled from my online workshop, Hydrangeas: A Flora Workshop. If you’d like to learn more about painting hydrangeas with a brush and an … Read More

In this video, I teach you how to paint a creamy white pumpkin on a dark and moody background. This lesson is part of a longer … Read More

This video was pulled from the tutorial library inside my membership, The Creative Community! You can take these elements and put them together to create your … Read More

Sometimes I paint things that just don’t ever feel 100% great. I may be ok with it, but I’m not really attached to it. When that … Read More

In this video, I’m adding texture and finishing up the edges on this pumpkin cutting board. I love painting on found objects and you can easily … Read More

  Painting with a palette knife will give you so much texture and some unexpected marks in your painting. It also allows you to really loosen … Read More

This video will show you how to paint a single rose with a palette knife using acrylics. I hope you enjoy painting with me!   Here’s … Read More

Painting with a palette knife is a quick and fun way to paint sunflowers loosely. I love the painterly look you can get from using this … Read More

Painting on paper is a great way to be economical with your painting practice. I find that it allows for more freedom and less anxiety. However, … Read More

I’m so excited to teach you how to paint this sweet pumpkin and floral arrangement! This is going to be so much fun! In the first … Read More

Color swatches can help you plan ahead! I like to make swatches of my paints so that I can really see the color when I am … Read More

This video is a quick tip about using color in your acrylic paintings. Beginner artists sometimes use paint directly out of the tube and this video … Read More

Do you like practicing your acrylic painting ideas on paper but find it hard to keep flat? This art tip is pretty simple but helps me … Read More

This video was recorded live on my Facebook page. I’m playing with watercolors and challenging you to take a few minutes every day to create. Just … Read More

Lately I’ve been searching for ways to relax and create some peaceful moments in my day. Watercolor is not my usual medium of choice, but I’ve … Read More

Hi there! It’s me, Amanda, and I have a new relaxing painting video to share with you! I’ve been working on several coastal paintings for my … Read More

Not all reds are created equal. Some brands that are labeled with the same hue end up looking totally different when you mix them when white. … Read More

  Fear is the enemy of creativity. Let’s paint flowers and talk about ways I have learned to overcome fear.   This painting is available for … Read More

We all must begin somewhere, and I believe that all artists begin by imitation. We see something that inspires us, and we give it a try! … Read More

In this video, I discuss something that I believe is a very confusing topic for a lot of emerging artists. How do you make original art … Read More

    I’ve been working on a series of landscapes and they are now available in my shop! I find so much peace while painting landscapes. … Read More

Have you ever tried painting with a palette knife and got frustrated? Have you ever wondered how artists get that textured, layered look that shows brush … Read More

Throughout the year, I offer free, exclusive, painting courses to subscribers of The Little Bluebird Gallery. This Shabby Chic Pumpkin is fun to paint. And it’s … Read More

I’ve been on a little “staycation” at home for a couple of weeks. I took some time off from creating classes and workshops and focused on … Read More

This is a tutorial for creating tiny landscapes. It is perfect if you are looking to create an art journal page or just want to learn … Read More

If you’re new to painting flowers, but are looking for a fun and easy way get started with acrylics then this video is perfect for you! … Read More

The rich brown backgrounds in my most recent paintings may have you wondering what paint I use. Painting is one of the few things that I … Read More

I’ve been painting a lot of roses recently and am beginning to see some patterns. For instance, not every petal has to be perfect for the … Read More

  Teaching artists often tell their students to take what they have learned in their classes and make it their own. In this video I give … Read More

I’ve been painting irises and thinking about how I don’t know everything that there is to know about painting. Let’s chat about waiting until you know … Read More

When I began painting I did not go into it with a business in mind. I started with a hobby that is now a multifaceted business. … Read More

I’ve been working on doing some fun and exciting work updating older paintings that I was not 100% happy with. Updating older paintings is something I … Read More

Balancing the tasks of running an online business, teaching online art classes, and finding time for my own creative growth can be tricky. I recently told … Read More

Mollie Ollie Mimmo Caddy     This post is a review of the Mollie Ollie Mimmo Caddy! This great company sent me their awesome organizer in … Read More

  Telling A Big Part Of My Story     It all started about 10 years ago. I was a homeschooling, stay at home mom looking … Read More

Palette Knife Painting   I love palette knife painting and especially love painting flowers. Hydrangeas are the most fun and probably one of the best choices … Read More

    If you have been thinking about turning your hobby into a business, this resource is for you! How do you know if you are … Read More

  Finding time to paint can be hard. We all have busy lives, but if you want to improve your art and create more original paintings … Read More

I created this series of videos in January of 2020. It has been archived for several months now and only available to my Creative Community, but … Read More

  I enjoyed some much needed studio time and painted a commission for snowy trees with lights. I painted with a palette knife for most of … Read More

This was first recorded as a live Facebook video. Watch me as I paint hydrangeas in acrylics on an 18×24 canvas.   After the video, I … Read More

I am still going! I’ve been working on paintings for my #100paintingsforme project and I created this one live on my Facebook page. You can watch … Read More

I love to highlight artists that are in my Creative Community and share their story with you. Today, I am sharing an interview and the work … Read More

This one is number 3 of 100! You can watch me in real time as I paint this impressionistic floral. You can see the other paintings … Read More

2/100 I’m still going. This is painting 2 of 100 in my #100paintingsforme project. This painting is full of fresh and happy colors. I really enjoyed … Read More

1/100 I’ve been painting and sharing online for almost a decade now. Somewhere along the way it seems that I have lost my way, and have … Read More

I love painting with acrylics because there is so much that you can do with them! In this video, I am painting with acrylics on galvanized … Read More

Sometimes I get overwhelmed and burned out. When I do, something inside my creative mind has to be allowed space to just paint without an agenda. … Read More

  Have you ever wondered what’s inside my Creative Community? It’s so much more than it used to be. When we started this group back in … Read More

Painting with A Palette Knife   Painting with a palette knife is my very favorite way to paint. It allows me to be loose and create … Read More

Sometimes I get questions about how I do everything that I do with my online business and take care of our home and family.  Spoiler alert! … Read More

Hi there, friend. I’m Amanda, and this is my story! I’m a mixed media artist, and I love to use a variety of mediums on a … Read More

Where do I begin? This is a question that I get asked pretty often. There are many ways to help yourself to get started with a … Read More

This is harder than it might seem. Painting in a messy, painterly, impressionistic, loose style doesn’t come naturally for most people.   “How do I loosen … Read More

  You determine the value of your art.  Did you know that? Confidence is so important as you begin creating. In this Heart to Heart chat … Read More

Over on my Facebook page, we painted a hydrangea in a bud vase using heavy bodied acrylic paint and a palette knife! This was a live … Read More

This palette knife flower painting time lapse video is a tutorial that you can learn from in real time here: https://artbyamandahilburn.com/product/large-floral-bouquet-a-self-study-studio-session/  Get the supply list, real … Read More

  Burnout…is a real thing, and I’m in the midst of it.   I’ve been pushing myself too hard for too long. Years of non-stop creating, … Read More

How To Use Color Temperature In A Floral Painting     Knowing a little bit about color temperature will help you achieve more depth with your … Read More

The Barn   Join me in my studio and watch as I paint and update an old painting of a barn using collage papers and paint! … Read More

Abstract Watercolor Rose Video Watch me play with watercolors and paint an abstract watercolor rose on paper. Watercolor is not the medium that I use most … Read More

Shop a collection of original mixed media paintings! These paintings are all created with a large variety of supplies that vary from vintage graphics to burlap. … Read More

So…I did a thing today. I created my first vlog on my YouTube channel. It was a challenge, as all new things tend to be, but … Read More

Watch as I paint three cute little hummingbirds in this time lapse video.

“There’s no place like home.” Dirt roads, mossy trees, barns and bird dogs…my Deep Southern Roots Collection is all about the deep south, the place I … Read More

I’ve been playing with the idea of painting a collection of abstract florals and landscapes. This big 36 x 36 canvas was a playground for me … Read More

I’m continuing my series of “behind the scenes” chats about my experience as a full time artist. You can see video 1 here: Life As A … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Working on some new pieces in a collection I’m calling Deep Southern Roots. #southernart #bluebirdartchallenge A post shared by … Read More

I’m continuing my series of “behind the scenes” chats about my experience as a full time artist. You can see video 1 here: Life As A … Read More

I shared some things with my Facebook followers yesterday that was honest and very uncomfortable for me. Most of the time I only share the good … Read More

Join me for a fun farmhouse Christmas painting workshop! We will paint 4 different farmhouse themed paintings! A Wreath On Barnwood A Little Tree In a … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Ornament sets are coming to my shop tomorrow!!! 👏 A post shared by AMANDA HILBURN (@thelittlebluebirdgallery) on Oct 10, … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Day 7 in the #bluebirdartchallenge I am filming a tutorial for my Creative Community and we are exploring brush … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Day 6 challenge done! Played with watercolor and acrylics in this one. #bluebirdartchallenge A post shared by AMANDA HILBURN … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Day 5 challenge done! I painted this one live on my facebook page 👩🏼‍🎨 These abstracts are so fun … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Day 4 of the #bluebirdartchallenge a red rose 🌹 A post shared by AMANDA HILBURN (@thelittlebluebirdgallery) on Oct 5, … Read More

  View this post on Instagram   Day 3 of my paint something every day challenge and this one is definitely an experiment. 🙂👩🏼‍🎨 Very different … Read More

View this post on Instagram Here’s my painting for today. These little hydrangea ornaments are # 2 in my paint something everyday challenge. Are you joining … Read More

View this post on Instagram Playing with paint today and beginning a challenge. 👩🏼‍🎨I’ve never tried this before but….I am going to paint something everyday and … Read More

The Bloom Collection is here!   Y’all!! There are new original paintings in the shop, and I’m so excited to share them with you! These girls … Read More

This piece is a new exploration and also a bit of a revelation! In this one painting I see elements of influence. I see ideas gleaned … Read More

Three years ago, I began thinking about having my own painting group on the internet. I started digging, learning, thinking a LOT, and for about a … Read More

In this video I share with you 6 reasons why the internet is perfect for introverted artists in business. These are all from my own experience … Read More

  Self Care For Introverted Artists In Business Setting boundaries is so important as a creative business owner, but it’s especially important if you are an … Read More

Staying neat and organized in your creative space will help you be more productive. I get pretty messy as I work, but I don’t work well … Read More

  Hey friends! Guess where you can find me this week? If you answered on The Left Brain Artist Podcast your we’re right! It was such … Read More

Varnishing Mixed Media Art Varnishing mixed media art can be tricky. There are no limits to mediums when you are creating mixed media art, but there … Read More

Varnishing Acrylic Paintings (This post contains affiliate links.) There are many reasons why I varnish my acrylic paintings. Here are just a few. It gives the … Read More

  Color Combos That I Love Using colors that compliment each other is really important. You can look at a color wheel to help you make … Read More

  Cool and Warm Colors Knowing a little bit about color temperature will help you achieve more depth with your paintings. Some colors are considered cool … Read More

Why I Love Mixed Media Art When I began exploring mixed media art, I knew I had found something that was going to change my way … Read More

If there is one bit of advice that I could give you that will help you be more productive, more creative, and more successful in your … Read More

Water is my favorite! It really does not matter where the water is …beach, lake, pond, or bathtub…water just helps me chill and relax. When we … Read More

I’m so thankful that I live in a country where I have the freedoms that I enjoy. Freedom to worship Freedom to own my own business … Read More

When I began painting and selling my work online, I found something exciting and rewarding. I love to create!! It’s something that I have to do … Read More

  Framing Canvas Art There is nothing that can really finish a painting like a frame. I’ve been so surprised by how some of my smaller … Read More

An Inspiring Community   “Those jellyfish you recently painted were so beautiful! Where did you get the idea to paint jellyfish?” Someone recently asked me this … Read More

  Save Your White Paint Have you ever tried to create depth in your paintings but have a hard time knowing when to use what colors … Read More

There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. In the last several weeks  I’ve been interviewing and featuring some of them here on the blog. … Read More

Thick Paint There are so many options out there when you begin looking for paint. Acrylics are my favorites for many reasons! I love the variety … Read More

There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. I have been interviewing and featuring some of them here on the blog lately! This week’s featured … Read More

Have you ever heard this quote before? “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” It’s attributed to artist, Pablo … Read More

There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. I have been interviewing and featuring some of them here on the blog lately!   This week’s … Read More

There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. In the following weeks I’ll be interviewing and featuring some of them here on the blog.   … Read More

How To Package And Ship Small Paintings Most of the packages that I ship myself are smaller pieces. Things like prints and small canvases can easily … Read More

There are so many amazing artists in my Creative Community. In the following weeks I’ll be interviewing and featuring some of them here on the blog. … Read More

Make Time For Art One of the most common concerns that I hear from customers who are thinking about joining my online painting group is that … Read More

Do you ever find yourself looking at a blank canvas with a blank mind? It is possible to overwork yourself as an artist and deplete your … Read More

Time Lapse Loose Spring Floral   Here’s a fun little video for ya on the first day of April! This piece took over an hour to … Read More

          Art Is An Escape   I truly believe that art is so much more than home decor. It is a much … Read More

Paint all the things that you love in your own hand made journal. It’s a painted diary about you. Let’s paint your story. Y’all! I have … Read More

We are having a fun week of daily prompts over in my free Facebook group! I’m hosting a 5 day creative challenge! Whoo hoo! Are you … Read More

Yay! There are three new tutorials ready for you in my Studio Sessions painting lessons! A flying pig, a blue crab, and a sweet llama are … Read More

I’m excited to announce the release of my new collection of original artwork, New Beginnings! This series features nests, eggs, and birds in sizes 4×4 -11×14. … Read More

Reflections on the past year and hopes for the future are on everyone’s mind right now. My mind is fixed on intentional living, purposeful choices, and … Read More

Some of my favorite things are right here in this space. It’s my private art studio. This room is in our home, and I thought I’d … Read More

I know you’ve seen other bloggers and creatives on social media doing some kind of 12 Days of Christmas type of sale or gift giving ideas. … Read More

I am so excited about this new offering that I believe will be soooo much fun! So many have requested a tutorial on this guy that … Read More

Our laundry room was dark and gloomy when we moved into this house. I painted the paneling with primer over a year ago and then just … Read More

  This piece started out as a pitcher of pink roses, but I recorded a video as I changed these flowers to something that I liked … Read More

(This post contains affiliate links)   Palette Knife Painting I love palette knife painting. I mean….truly love it. Why do I love it so much? Palette … Read More

10 Lies People Believe About Art   I hear it all the time….”I can’t even draw a stick figure.” Where is all of this negativity towards … Read More

Painting A Fall Fox I can’t get over how quickly the summer has gone by. It’s time to start getting ready for all things pumpkin!! Yay! … Read More

Hi there! I am so excited that you are here for this little bluebird art lesson! I know you are going to have so much fun creating … Read More

Painting Makeover Taking old paintings and giving them new life is so rewarding to me. Here’s how I gave this painting a little makeover. Sometimes paintings … Read More

Hi there! I am so excited that you are here for this little bluebird art lesson! I know you are going to have so much fun … Read More

Buffalo Check Plaid (This post includes affiliate links) If you have been out of your house at all lately, you’ve seen all the home decor covered … Read More

  Creativity is not a competition! Comparison is a thief of joy! There is room for us all!   Dear Artist Friend, Do you know what? … Read More

New Individual Art Lessons From My Studio I’m so excited to share with you a new offering that is now available in my shop! Studio Sessions … Read More

This month in The Little  Bluebird Creative Community, we are painting faces, feminine figures, and a whimsical mixed media girl! I love creating loose and whimsical … Read More

This month in The Little Bluebird Creative Community we are creating all things transportation related! This cute little guy is one of our projects and he’s … Read More

This new painting came to life Live on my Facebook page. I chatted with friends while I tore paper napkins, painted facial features, and placed vintage … Read More

Trust and Obey: a mixed media painting   I created a new mixed media painting live on my Facebook page last night. The name of this … Read More

Blue Fairy I created this new piece this week and recorded it for the final tutorial for February in The Little Bluebird Creative Community. Here’s a fun … Read More

Let’s Paint a Redbird Learn to paint this cute little guy in this free tutorial video! I painted this redbird live on my Facebook page and … Read More

Painting With A Palette Knife “What is that thing you are painting with?” “I need to learn how to use one of those things you paint … Read More

Self Care in 2018 Do you have plans for the new year? I do! I wear a lot of hats. I’m a wife, mother, home school … Read More

Adding Raffia To Your Christmas Tree   This is our tree with the lights, ornaments, and ribbon. Gimli and I decided it still needed a little … Read More

This week we added some decor to the tree, painted Christmas canvases, created an experimental soup, and had peeping cats looking in our windows. He is … Read More

For 2017, these have been the most popular prints in my shop. You all chose these more than any others. They are the top 5 prints … Read More

Art Supplies I primarily paint with palette knives and also create mixed media art using papers, mediums, doilies, and stamps. I’m sharing with you some of … Read More

I am pretty new to Instagram but am beginning to love it more and more! Come follow me here: Amanda on Insta Snuggle buddies ❤️ #cats_of_instagram … Read More

Update Old Christmas Decor (This post includes affiliate links.) As I pulled out some Christmas decorations last week, I noticed that my wreath didn’t look so … Read More

A Gift of Creativity In December! I have exciting news for you! If you have been on the fence about joining The Little Bluebird Creative Community, … Read More

Dear Friend, Thank you for your support, your encouragement, and your orders this year. Without you, I would not have an art business and would not … Read More

Online Paint Party Our first Studio Session was a success. Several sweet friends joined me as we painted a whimsical cow live in an online painting … Read More

Order Your Custom Christmas Ornaments Now It’s that time of year again! I am taking orders for custom Christmas ornaments! Yay! Here are a few examples … Read More

Transform Your Brick We have a wall in our sun room that used to be an exterior wall of our house. It was dark and a … Read More

How To Make Prints   I’ve been making my own prints of my artwork for several years now. It’s not very expensive and very easy to … Read More

3 Easy Steps To Begin Selling Your Art Online “How did you begin selling your art online?” I get asked this question a lot. While I … Read More

Place Mat Pillows Place mat pillows are super easy to make, and they are a great and thrifty way to add some fun seasonal décor to … Read More

Fall Is My Fave…Now I can say that fall is my fave now, but when I was a little girl…..not so much. It was the time … Read More

I am a little obsessed with lemons right now. 🙂 I love the happy colors I can use while painting these yummy fruits. This is one … Read More

I was recently scrolling through my Pinterest boards and got inspired to paint this buffet table that we have had for years. It was being stored … Read More

Y’all…this is what happens when you go to Walmart way too often. 🙂 I frequent the craft section, but I usually see the same things every … Read More

  I love to paint and not just on canvas. I recently decided to turn some old plastic pumpkins into pretty painted pumpkins. I love the … Read More

I’m so excited about this new collection of shabby chic pumpkin paintings that will be released and ready for you to purchase on September 1st! Here’s … Read More

I am excited about this new offering to you all! These new art lessons were created with kids in mind, but they can be enjoyed by … Read More

Hydrangeas: a Heart to Heart eCourse I am so excited to offer you this new eCourse! You will learn how to paint your own beautiful floral … Read More

Painting rocks and hiding them all over town has become a VERY popular pastime in our area! I mean, people are serious about this painted rock … Read More

Unique Gifts: T-shirts and Pillows     I’ve learned a new skill and I’m using it to make you all some really fun and useful items! … Read More

Adding Words To A Mixed Media Painting In this little snippet, I will show you how to add words to your mixed media art using rubber … Read More

We All Have Struggles I like to find inspiring Bible verses, quotes, and ideas to share with others. I love adding them to my artwork  to … Read More

This new eCourse is ready, and I am so excited about it! In Shabby Chic Farm, you will learn to create…   A Cow The first … Read More

A New Time Lapse Video   Here’s a fun new time lapse video for you. In this video I painted a bright bouquet of flowers and … Read More

Crazy Chicken Lady Smart Phone Wallpaper If you like chickens, I’ve got something that I think you’ll love! I took the print of my mixed media … Read More

I have several new mini paintings available in the shop today! These were so much fun to create. Each one is unique and original and they all … Read More

Let’s Watch Our Words Just the other day, I was required to go into an office in town to pay a bill and was reminded how important it … Read More

Fixing It Up: My Collage Art Table I just moved an old table into my studio and fixed it up with scraps of collage papers! It is … Read More

This cat, y’all! ??? #catsofinstagram #spoiled #gimlithecat A post shared by Amanda Hilburn (@thelittlebluebirdgallery) on May 24, 2017 at 3:54pm PDT Sleepy time with Preston ? … Read More

  If you are on Facebook, I’m pretty sure you have seen the new “LIVE” option. I’m just getting started with this whole live video thing. It’s … Read More

I have four new inspirational girls prints in the shop. These paintings are all pretty personal. I tend to create these girls when I am feeling … Read More

This is Rosalee. She is the new chick in The Little Bluebird Gallery. I just painted her today and love her shabby chic looks!  🙂 She … Read More

These happy sunflowers are a reminder to look on the bright side and acknowledge the blessings all around you every day! Living in the sunshine will … Read More

I’ve been working on a series of whimsical farm animals on linen canvases. They are all mixed media pieces, and I am still in the process … Read More

Mixed Media Animal Art With Shabby Chic Flair I have been experimenting with art for several years now. Many of you have watched me as I … Read More

FREEBIE Facebook Cover: Just click and save to your computer. Then load it on your facebook page! Thank you for supporting me and my family!

 I’ve spent all afternoon designing these new calendars and I’m so excited about them!!!  I worked to make sure that these offer you more than last … Read More

I just love birds…and art…and birds!  I try my best to make some things that would appeal to everyone, but I just can’t stop with the … Read More