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Tracy’s Toolbox: Book Club Selection – Your Brain on Art
There is something truly special about connection — whether it’s in person or virtual. Gathering with like-minded souls to talk about our passions like art, books, creativity, and life creates a space that feels both inspiring and comforting. Our very first Book Club...
Watercolor Ornaments Art Journal Tutorial
Looking for a festive, creative project that’s fun, playful, and full of shimmer? These Watercolor Ornaments are the perfect holiday-themed art journal page. We’ll be using watercolors, mixed media tools, and even the rim of a drinking glass to create vibrant...
Daisy Daydreams Watercolor Art Tutorial
If you're craving a calming, creative reset, this loose watercolor floral project is the perfect way to ease back into artmaking. Using just a few Daniel Smith watercolors and a fine-liner pen, we’ll create a dreamy background and add bold scribbly floral linework to...
Holiday Tree Trio Mixed Media Art Tutorial
Get ready to dive into a vibrant and layered mixed media project that’s part holiday, part whimsy, and all-out creative fun! This art journal page features three bold, triangle-shaped trees made from sheet music and painted with bright acrylics and gold details set...
Gold Holiday Tree Mixed Media Art Tutorial
Looking for a simple yet magical holiday art project? This watercolor Christmas tree with shimmering gold accents is pure seasonal joy on paper. It's festive, fun, and full of texture - and it all started with a spark of inspiration that hit mid-brush! Tape off the...
Handpainted MDF Wood Ornaments
These charming handmade ornaments are the perfect addition to your holiday decor or to gift with love! In this project, I walk you through how to paint four festive ornaments using MDF wood blanks, gesso, acrylic paint, metallic accents, and a few finishing touches to...
3 Easy Hand-Painted Wooden Ornaments
If you’ve been wanting to fill your Christmas tree with handmade charm or give heartfelt gifts without the overwhelm - these three wood ornament projects are perfect. They’re simple, colorful, beginner-friendly, and each one can be completed in under an hour. In this...
Handpainted Ornaments Art Tutorial
Looking to create meaningful, handmade ornaments this holiday season? In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to use gesso, layered acrylics, archival ink, and a special weathered wood medium to make three stunning mixed media ornaments, each with its own...
Rainbow Leaves Watercolor Art Tutorial
In this joyful art journal spread, I combined watercolor play with whimsical linework to create a rainbow-inspired bouquet of bold, patterned leaves. This project is perfect when you're short on time but full of color-loving energy. It’s relaxing, expressive, and...
Fall Leaves Mixed Media Art Tutorial
Welcome to this step-by-step art journal tutorial where we capture the magic of fall with a forest full of color, light, and movement. Using fan brushes, layered acrylics, and a whole lot of joy, this project celebrates the fall season! Prep your art journal page by...
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