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,…
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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…
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…
Six Paintings in Six Weeks: Series Six
On September 1, 2020 I took part in a six-week painting challenge. This challenge was the “Series Six” challenge through the Artist Academy Advanced group. The challenge was to complete six paintings in six weeks. For this challenge, I decided to revisit oil painting. I learned how to use oil paints in college and thoroughly…
Holiday Window Painting
Holiday window painting is an amazing way to decorate your storefront for the holidays. This year I am offering holiday window painting for the upcoming holiday season! When fall rolls around the atmosphere starts to feel more festive and what better way to welcome the festive feel than cheerful holiday windows? Window clings frequently fall…
Kentucky Barn Painting
After completing my first barn painting, I knew that I wanted to paint another. I also knew I wanted a better reference photo than a free image from a search engine. Then I remembered the barn quilt my great aunt had commissioned several years ago. I knew I had a photo of the barn on…
Seasons Painting Practice
A few months ago, I checked out several painting books from our library. These were a combination of how-to books, techniques, and art history books. One of the books I checked out was How to Draw & Paint Acrylic Painting: Seasons by David Lloyd Glover. I never received any formal training in acrylic painting, so…
Pet Portraits
Pet portraits are becoming increasingly common across the art world. Who doesn’t love a beautiful image, painting, or drawing of their furry, feathered, or scaley loved one? I have been trying my hand at pet portraits over the past few months and I have really enjoyed them. One of the most beautiful things about pet…
Elizabeth Steingass Art 