Potty training is one of the less-than-fun parts of parenting. But what if I told you that I had a book that might help? That’s right! Read on to learn more. I have been a parent for over seven years now and one thing I know for sure is, very few parents enjoy the process…
Author: Elizabeth
Fine artist working in acrylic, gouache, pencil, and pen and ink. Hobby farmer on a micro homestead.
My First Children’s Book
For several years now, I have participated in the Artist Academy Podcast‘s 31-Day Painting Challenge. The challenge consists of completing one painting for each day in the month of January. I wanted to work on my illustration skills this year so I decided to illustrate the alphabet. This also provided easy prompts for most of…
Where have I been?
Hello! Long time no post! It’s been just shy of two years since I’ve posted anything on my site and a LOT has happened in those past two years. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s catch up! When I last wrote, my family and I were living in Toledo and I was attending live…
Free Art Class
Is the weather keeping you inside this week? Is it blazing hot out, downpouring, or is there a blizzard outside? Grab some canvas and some paint and come paint some chickens with me! For this class, we will paint a portrait of three young chickens in acrylic. For this project you will need: a canvas,…
Support Local Artists
This weekend, Sunday May 16, 2021, I will be taking part in the Art Loops Art Show at Shedel Gardens in Elmore, Ohio. There will be many local artists gathered in this beautiful place to share our work! I will be at this show with original works, new art stickers, and some pieces that have…
Whimsical Watercolor Animals
Is there something you were drawn to as a child? Something you always created? I did. Time and time again I would come back to a few subjects, whimsical animals and their homes were one of them. I always loved Beatrix Potter’s stories and the accompanying illustrations. I adored the idea of animals living like…
Series: Motherhood
For much of my art career, I had nearly complete control of my time. Aside from school or work, I could choose when I wanted to paint or draw, and for how long. I had minimal obstacles to work around when it came to studio time. After college, however, I took a very long break…
Motherhood Series: Cold Breakfast
It has been quite a while since I have added to my Motherhood Series. I took a break from the series for the holidays and to try new painting styles and subject matter. Yet I could feel the series nagging in the back of my mind, reminding me that it wasn’t complete, that it still…
31 Paintings in 31 Days
In the month of January, 2021, I participated in a painting challenge. The challenge was simple in idea but a challenge to complete. The challenge? Complete 31 paintings in the 31 days of January. One painting a day for an entire month! I participated in this challenge January 2020 with my fresh, four-week-old newborn. Since…
Art Lessons: Skillshare
Have you wanted to learn to draw or paint but don’t know where to begin? You’re in luck! I have several classes available to you! There are many platforms available for video lessons, it can be overwhelming! So why Skillshare? Skillshare prides itself on quality videos for it’s users. Teachers are held to specific and…
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