Hey There Lori (HTL) started with me checking in on me. It was a nudge to show up with intention, learn something new, and enjoy the surprising results. HTL is now a place to share those stories and experiences. Grab a fresh cup of coffee or tea and browse around…I hope you feel at home here.
Order this book for your coffee table, but plan on carrying it to your art studio as a source of information and inspiration for your subject studies on birds from around the world.
An instructional watercolor book that’s so enjoyable and accessible, you’ll want to read it like a novel first, then do every single lesson. Learn the basic, and paint the world around you with Emma Block as your leader.
When a picture is literally a thousand words. Our books, paints, pens, brushes, journals, and collectibles provide us with unlimited ‘artful opportunities.’ I’ve brought it all together and created a community environment where we enjoy it together. Want more? Read on and join us.
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, again.” A sentiment spoken by our mothers, repeated by our teachers, and echoed in our ears when we fear failure in a task, sport, or in this case, watercolor painting.
While sketching in pencil is taught and often perfered, read more about why and how I’ve found the confidence to sketch in black pen only.
What happens when you Paint by Memory? No inspirational pictures allowed. See the results of this daily challenge from Fall 2020…then grab a paint partner and give it a try.
Finding your artistic voice takes time, patience, and practice. Learning various techniques will ultimately lead to a style that’s all your own.
What to do when you want to learn a new skill and have never taken a class? You create your own syllabus, schedule, and homework assignments. That’s what I did for my “major” in Art Education.
Combining paints with pants may not be easy. But, if you’re a traveling artist, this post will help you simplify your planning and have you packing only what you need to enjoy illustrating your vacation.