Creating with vintage ephemera paper can be a wonderful way to add a special touch to any project. There are many ways to use vintage ephemera paper, from creating scrapbooks to making greeting cards. Here are three of my favorite ways to use vintage ephemera paper: More Ways to Use Vintage Ephemera No matter howContinue reading “Ways to use vintage paper ephemera in art”
Category Archives: Art
Art activities for self-discovery
Looking for a creative way to explore your inner self? Why not try an art activity? Creating art can be a powerful way to express your inner thoughts and feelings, and to better understand yourself and the world around you. Here are some ideas for art activities that can help you on your journey ofContinue reading “Art activities for self-discovery”
Embrace failures to grow as an artist
As an artist, it can be easy to get discouraged when we don’t meet our goals or feel like we’re not making progress. However, it’s important to remember that failure is an essential part of the creative process. By embracing our mistakes and learning from them, we can expand our horizons and become even betterContinue reading “Embrace failures to grow as an artist”
Purchase Individual Art Classes
Many of you have asked to purchase my classes individually instead of paying for a Skillshare membership. So you can now take three of my classes hosted here on my site. More classes will be available soon! Once you register and pay, (within 24 hours) you’ll receive an email confirmation with class information and loginContinue reading “Purchase Individual Art Classes”
Free Art Magazine: Creative Muse
I wanted to create something fun for my newsletter subscribers but felt that all the options were overdone. I decided what better than an art magazine full of fun projects, worksheets, coloring sheets, color palettes, supply guides, and tons more. So that’s what I set out to create and I’m so excited to announce thatContinue reading “Free Art Magazine: Creative Muse”
Create Illustrative Botanicals with Watercolor and Ink
My Illustrative Botanical illustrations has to be the most asked-for class. I’ve had the class scripted and planned for a couple of months, but I was waiting for the new studio to be done before I started filming. I wrapped up filming last week and my amazing son and video editor took over, and todayContinue reading “Create Illustrative Botanicals with Watercolor and Ink”
Handmade Paint Palettes with Air-Dry Clay
Growing up I had many in my family who were clay/tile artists, but sadly that talent I do not count as one of my own. It’s something I would love to learn and get better at, but in the meantime, I had fun playing with Air-Dry Clay and making some fun paint palettes of myContinue reading “Handmade Paint Palettes with Air-Dry Clay”
Expressive Florals on Vintage Paper
Vintage books are one of my love languages. I love the way they look lined on the shelf. The way they smell and how they feel in my hands. I especially love the old books that are tattered and falling apart. They make you slow down and gently open their pages. There is something amazingContinue reading “Expressive Florals on Vintage Paper”
New in Shop: Abstract Art Boards
Original acrylic paintings are now available for purchase in my Shop. Paintings done on canvas paper then attached to 4″x4″ wooden panel board. Wood frame sides are painted black. Canvas and sides are sealed with a Satin Varnish to protect the colors from fading. These are one-of-a-kind paintings.
New Art Print – Female Figure
This painting was an experiment in layers. I started with different colors and very textured brush strokes. Then layer upon layer was added until I achieved the color I wanted. I used mostly acrylic paint, but I did use oil paint to tone the second to last layer. The final layer was about smoothing thingsContinue reading “New Art Print – Female Figure”
Heidi Cogdill 