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Painting in the Art Journal: Trying a New Style
Are you looking for painting inspiration for your art journaling practice? There’s so much we can learn by drawing inspiration from another artist’s style. Sometimes I get in a rut with my art journaling where I fall into using the same techniques all the time. To mix things up, I’ll look at the work of other artists and see what aspects of their style I want to use in my own creative practice. This is a great way to bring fresh perspective to your work and encourages artistic growth. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost…
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Easy Glass Painting Techniques with Pebeo Vitrea 160
Are you interested in using your painting skills not only in the journal but also with home décor projects? Glass painting can be a great way to vary your creative practice and make beautiful and useful gifts. Lately I’ve been experimenting with glass paint and am very impressed with the pieces I’ve created. But there are a few techniques to make sure that you get the best results with your glass paint. Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Pebeo Vitrea 160 Glass Paints For painting glass, I like using Pebeo Vitrea…
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Looking for an Easy Painting Exercise? How to Paint a Tree with Ink
Do you ever find yourself unsure of how to improve your painting skills? You may not know where to start and it may feel overwhelming. If that’s you, here’s a very simple project on how to paint a tree with ink that will help you improve your painting skills. As a creator, I sometimes go through times where I’m not feeling inspired. I can feel like I’m out of ideas or am uncertain on where to start with a project. When this happens, I tend to simplify my process as this can help get the creative juices flowing. For this project, you’ll need a piece of watercolor paper, ink and…
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5 Beginner Friendly Acrylic Painting Techniques
If you are new to acrylic painting, it can be hard to know where to start. Today I am sharing 5 beginner friendly acrylic painting techniques to help you get going. These techniques and tips are easy ways to improve your acrylic painting skills and help you gain confidence. The acrylic painting techniques that I’m sharing are appropriate for both the art journal and canvas projects. Learning to Paint with Acrylics Hop-A-Long Studio is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. When I started learning to paint with acrylics, it was challenging and frustrating. I was…
The Art of Self-Care
