Finishing Touch Stencil Collection - Available HERE!

Newsletter Highlights

Jan 18, 2017 Honoring 2017 - A year that changed EVERYTHING!

Dec 21, 2017 Podcast - The FULL story of how I quit my day job

Dec 7, 2017 Countdown to freedom - 22 days to full time art!

Oct 19, 2017 Podcast - Transforming a triple whammy set-back

Sept 28, 2017 Podcast - Falling with life as it is

Sept 14, 2017 I quit my job!

May 4, 2017 8 Teachers that changed my life

Sept 23, 2016 Free art, my gift to you!

May 19, 2016 3 Steps to finding life's purpose

April 20, 2016 5 things that light me up each morning

April 6, 2016 Many leaps of faith

Let’s stay connected on Instagram!

🎨✨ In this week’s TuneIn Tuesday art demo,

🎨✨ In this week’s TuneIn Tuesday art demo, I’m diving into the mesmerizing world of crackle collage papers. Type the word CRACK in the comments for a DM with a link to the video with all the fun details where ....

... I’ll show you exactly how to transform ho-hum collage papers into stunning textured masterpieces using not one, but TWO crackle products: TriArt and Kroma.

Watch as I walk you through every step, share my favorite tips to avoid issues like curling paper, and reveal how I bring these papers to life with acrylic inks, matte medium, and dry brushing. You’ll see firsthand how these crackled beauties can take your collages from simple to show-stopping.

Grab your supplies (links below video) and get ready to create your own one-of-a-kind crackle collage papers!
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Get ready to see everyday objects in a whole new l

Get ready to see everyday objects in a whole new light! 🌟 In this episode of Tune In Tuesday, I’m sharing a fun, unexpected way to create stunning collage papers using seven simple items you can find around your home and yard. Leave a comment with the word HOUSE to get a link in your DM’s to this fun video.

From toilet paper rolls to plastic straws, we’re diving into unique mark-making tools you might never have thought to use in your art! 🎨

Join me as we explore each tool and its creative potential—and be sure to watch until the end to see my absolute favorite technique! Perfect for adding texture, layers, and a personal touch to your collage projects, this tutorial is full of tips, tricks, and creative inspiration.

Remember, leave a comment with the word HOUSE to get a link to the video in your DM’s.
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🎨 Ready to add a little magic to your collages?

🎨 Ready to add a little magic to your collages? Join me for a super-fun Tune In Tues art demo on creating gorgeous, textured scrape papers! Reply with the word SCRAPE to get a DM with a link to watch 5 ways to create these luscious papers.

💫 Not sure what scrape papers are? Imagine layers of color and texture made by simply scraping paint across paper with a mix of tools. It’s that easy—and the results are stunning!

In this video, I’ll show you my favorite tools, tips, and tricks to make your own highly textured collage papers. So grab your paint, scrapers, and let’s create some art magic together! ✨

Also check out these fabulous artists who inspired this demo:
@n_l_edgar
@victoriabarnhillart
@arthurbros
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Never in a million years did I think I’d design

Never in a million years did I think I’d design a line of stencils—but here we are! It just goes to show, never say never! In fact the things that I’ve said “never” to over the years were often the things that came to pass (hello surprise divorce😉).

So, I’m over-the-moon thrilled to announce that I’ve created a stencil collection in collaboration with Joggles.com! This collection is all about adding that final “Finishing Touch” to our collage work—those elements that elegantly complete a composition.

Want to see how I’m using the Finishing Touch collection in my latest YouTube art demo? Just type “STENCIL” in a comment, and I’ll DM you the link!

I’d be honored if you’d check out what I’ve created to help us both bring our work to completion.

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🎉 Big news my friends🎉 My very first stenci

I KNOW you are going to LOVE creating these super

I KNOW you are going to LOVE creating these super simple, and gorgeously effective washable glue collage papers. To get a link to the art demo, simply comment with the word WASH.

Plus the supplies are probably things you already have - India Ink, Watercolor Paper and Washable Glue.

Special shout out to @Jane.dunnewold who I learned how to do this technique on her fabulous YouTube channel.

Again, just comment with WASH to get a link to watch this quick and fun art demo.
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