Photography and the many elements involved have long fascinated me. On a canvas, you can control many of those elements, but when you have constantly changing light, flowers that will appear different at any given moment or beautiful butterflies that don’t hold still, it becomes another matter!
An art project for Dad or Grandpa for Father’s Day could be something you and your child can create together. Best of all, it’s FREE and Dad will enjoy it over and over for months!
To make your artwork easier, you can begin to “see” the people, places and things around you in a different way. This article will get you started.
Chinese Brush Painting is an ancient artform that has been using traditional ink and brushes for thousands of years. Using modern watercolors brings it up to date and makes it a delightful addition to your painting skills. Lucy Wong’s book shows how to achieve beautiful results easily!
Composing a collage from found items and things found in nature. A good project to do with kids or grandchildren.
Spruce up furniture, mouldings or even kitchen cabinets with the simple and effective technique of whitewashing.
Painted touches on fabric for use on your furniture is a great way to add a decorator’s look at a fraction of the cost. A few ideas and a little acrylic paint can make a big difference in the look of any room. If you can make your own fabric items to decorate, you will save even more!
Learn details about putting decorative lettering and artwork on walls in an interview with Sandi from Expressive Walls. She also offers a discount code to our readers for use when ordering from her website.
