In this cozy blog post, I want to talk about how to use painting as a form of self-care. As an artist, painting has always been my happy place. But you don’t have to be a professional artist to benefit from this art form. I like to approach it like a painting meditation. You don’t have to create your art for anyone but you. You can use it to calm your mind, get into the flow, and just breathe. 

Keeping an artistic journal is a fantastic and low-pressure way to express yourself. Visual journaling can help you work through your emotions through meditative painting exercises, and in this blog post, I’ll share four abstract art sketchbook prompts to give your art journal some structure! 

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to create an abstract painting that’s perfect for spooky season! You’ll learn how to create an acrylic abstract painting with moody vibes to complement your Halloween decor.

If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your painting wondering, “Is this finished?” You’re not alone! I often get asked how to know when a painting is complete, and in this blog post, I will share some ideas and inspiration for deciding when a painting is finished.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn one of my favorite textured acrylic painting techniques - no special art  materials required. All you need is acrylic paint and a paintbrush! If you want to learn how to create textured canvas art at home, this tutorial is for you.  

Learning to mix acrylic paint colors can be tricky, especially if you’re trying to create vibrant colors for your artwork. In this post, I’m going to teach you how to create a unique color palette using nontraditional primary colors. 

Want to take your acrylic paintings to the next level? Add a pop of metallic shine to make your paintings and canvas art stand out. In this post, I’m going to share my top tips for using metallic gold accents to make your acrylic paintings stand out from the crowd. 

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what type of paint to use or debating between acrylic vs. oil paint, this post is for you! I’m sharing the top four benefits of acrylic paint and why I use it as a professional artist. 

Have you heard of acrylic medium but aren’t sure what it is or how to use it? In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the different acrylic mediums and will share how to use an iridescent medium to add a hint of shine to your paintings.

Have you ever wondered how to apply abstract painting techniques to a realistic motif? In this blog post, I’ll walk through how to do just that! This will help you find your style and discover how to create paintings with mass appeal while keeping things playful, colorful, and abstract!

In this DIY tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to create DIY Valentine’s Cards! This time of year I love to come up with Valentine craft ideas that you can give as homemade Valentine’s gifts! In this blog post, you’ll learn how to make your own homemade Valentine’s card that will wow your loved ones.

In this tutorial, I will walk through the steps to painting a poinsettia flower with acrylic paint. This acrylic poinsettia would make a wonderful addition to your holiday decor, or you could gift it to a loved one this holiday season!

Wondering how to varnish an acrylic painting? In this blog post, you’ll learn how to use varnish to keep your paintings safe from dust, debris, and light damage over time! This is my favorite way to seal an acrylic painting, and it’s actually quite simple to do. So without further ado, let’s dive into learning how to apply varnish to a finished painting.

Welcome to my diary of creating my mural for Bright Walls. This post will give you a behind-the-scenes look into what it’s like to paint a mural and my experience bringing this 89-foot beauty to life! (And let me tell you, it was a bit of a rollercoaster!)

Color mixing with acrylic paint can be tricky to learn, but it’s so rewarding. By mixing your paint colors, you’re able to achieve much more vibrant and unique hues than colors right out of the tube. My signature style is to paint with bright, vibrant colors, so I mix my paint colors the majority of the time.

I’m so excited to share this post about my experience painting a mural at the Bright Walls Mural Festival! Bright Walls is a four-day festival in Jackson Michigan that features music, events, performances, and of course, lots of bright big art! 2022 was the final year of the festival, and I’m so grateful that I got to be a part of it!

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to use gold leaf in your artwork. I absolutely love gold and find that gold leaf is a fabulous medium to use to create a stunning, shimmering, and unique piece of artwork.