Salt can be used in all kinds of interesting ways in your watercolour paintings. I love using it to create texture in my rock paintings but it does so many things! Here's a simple exercise to add this fun resource to your own creative toolbox.
Tag: play
Playing With Oils
I'm obsessed with getting out to the studio to play with a new-to-me medium - oils. I love the buttery way they spread and blend on the canvas. I love the richness of the colours. There's an element of freedom with them that I have been missing.
Playing at The Art Shack
Experimenting with a different kind of drawing. Or is it painting?
15 Reasons Why I Believe Creative Expression is Vital
Recently I asked myself these questions, "Why do I believe so passionately that creative expression is a sacred trust? Why do I believe it's vital to leading a full life?" It wasn't always like that I grew up around people who taught taking time to paint and draw was a frivolous use of a precious… Continue reading 15 Reasons Why I Believe Creative Expression is Vital
With Love, From Santa
I consider myself fairly easy to buy for at Christmas (unlike my husband who won't even give me a hint!). I still love my toys as in art supplies, books or quilting supplies which are always at the top of my list.