3 Tips For Looser Painting

Want to loosen up your painting style? In this video, I’m sharing 3 simple tips to help you paint more freely and expressively. Whether you’re feeling … Read More

Beverly’s Story

Today I want you to meet Beverly Parsneau. Her experience with how art can heal is just amazing!   Here’s Beverly’s Story… I’m a retired middle … Read More

Melissa’s Story

I would like to introduce you to Melissa Ellington. In the past, she never felt comfortable calling herself an artist, but after joining our Creative Community … Read More

Painting Sunflower Petals

  In this video, I’m slowing down my paintbrush and showing you how I create petals and leaves in a loose and expressive style. If you … Read More

Painting Spring Decor

  In this video, I’m painting two little wooden eggs and giving them a fresh, spring-inspired look! Then, I’ll add them to a beautiful cloche I … Read More

Varnishing Mixed Media Art

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

Are You Waiting On Perfection?

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

What Kind Of Paint?

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

How To Mix this Dreamy Pink

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

Relaxing Painting Vlog

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

Make Time For Creativity

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

Mixing Pretty Pinks

  I love a good pink mix but sometimes it’s hard to get right. In this video I’m going to show you how to create a … Read More

How To Frame Original Art

Framing art can really elevate its beauty. In this video I show you a little trick to create original canvas art customized to fit beautiful frames!

Painting A Spring Landscape

  Relax and enjoy the process of painting a spring landscape in acrylics! If you’d like more info about the library of painting tutorials that I … Read More

Spend the Day With Me

  This week I’m vlogging. Join me as I varnish a painting, go thrift shopping, scan paintings, and show you my newest digital skills.

Paper

This week’s Tuesday at 2 tip is all about painting on paper! Did you know that you can use watercolor paper with acrylic paint? It’s a … Read More

Framing Your Art

  Welcome to my latest tutorial pulled from my weekly Tuesday at 2 live session on Facebook! In this video, I’ll guide you through the simple … Read More

How to Mix Muted Colors

Muted colors bring a calm and classy vibe to paintings, and I use mostly muted colors as my color palette. If you want to add a … Read More

Sketching a Peony

I love creating anything floral, and painting flowers is one of my favorite things. However, drawing is one of my least favorites because it feels tight, … Read More

Mixed Media Snowmen

I have a Christmas tree with a snowman theme. It’s a newer tree, so I don’t have many ornaments yet. Since I need more, I’ve been … Read More

Go Shopping With Me

  Go with me to my local art supply store and see what I bought! This is the first time I’ve tried vlogging out in public … Read More

Mixed Media Girl Part 2

I finished her up and she didn’t turn out at all like I had expected. She’s a peaceful nature lover who puts her trust in God. … Read More

Painting A Pretty Room

I’ve been playing with interiors lately and love that I can create and design everything from wallpaper to flower arrangements in these imaginary settings. It’s almost … Read More

How My Art Style Has Changed

Throughout my artistic journey, my style has changed over and over again. When I started creating art, I was heavily influenced by whimsical collage work and … Read More

Painting Roses in Acrylics

  I think roses are my favorite flowers to paint. Painting roses in acrylics in my sketchbook makes me happy and relaxed. I hope this video … Read More

Antique Paint Colors

  I was asked this question in a live Q&A time inside my painting membership, The Little Bluebird Creative Community. This is a little color swatching … Read More

Color Temperature

This tutorial is all about color temperature. I have fun playing with a reproduction of one of my favorite paintings by Van Gogh and give you … Read More

Painting Over Old Work

I love to make old things like new. I love rearranging furniture, making a room more cozy, giving my website a new look, changing aesthetics of … Read More

How to Paint Foxgloves

Painting flowers is my favorite and this flower is one that’s perfect for my palette knife. Foxgloves are beautiful flowers and I hope you enjoy painting … Read More

Paint Clouds With Me!

Clouds are one of my favorite things to paint. You can really get some great fluffy texture using a palette knife. Let me show you how … Read More

Making A Painting Tutorial

In this behind the scenes art studio vlog, I’m creating a tutorial for my art & art biz membership, The Little Bluebird Creative Community. This video … Read More

Nothing Is Completely Original

If you are feeling stuck, frustrated, or crippled by the thought of finding your style as an artist, this video is for you!  

Palette Knife Painting Flowers

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