Notes from the Studio
Colored Pencils vs Oil Pastels: All You need to know
Oil Pastels vs Colored Pencils: What is the difference between the two? Oil pastels and woodless colored pencils are two of my favorite creative media, and I wanted to share...
Free Printable Colored Pencil Swatch Template
We've created a free printable blank color swatch chart for you to fill out when you receive your Colored Pencil Roll. This color swatch template is easy-to-use and an excellent way to begin your creative...
Your Guide to Exquisite Corpse
Halloween is upon us, and what better way to get in the spooky spirit than by playing our favorite Surrealist game: Exquisite Corpse. What is Exquisite Corpse? Exquisite Corpse is a...
Three ways to Wake up + Watercolor
With back-to-school morning mayhem looming or already in full swing, it can be challenging to find time for yourself in the mornings. Instead of jumping onto the hamster wheel of...
Doodling + The Brain: The many benefits of doodling
According to a 2016 Harvard Medical School study, doodling can change your physical and neurological experience in the moment, helping you go from a stressed or exhausted state to a...
Creative Play: Exploring Shapes and Colors inspired by Sonia Delaunay
Sonia Delaunay (1889-1979), was a Ukrainian-born French artist who spent most of her career in Paris. Delaunay was known for her vivid use of color and her bold, abstract patterns,...
Creative Play: Color Grids inspired by Stanley Whitney
Stanley Whitney (b. 1946) is an American painter most known for his vibrant abstract grid paintings. Drawing inspiration from sources ranging from artist Piet Mondrian to quilt-making, Stanley creates richly...
Watercolor Explorations
The ways to experiment with watercolor are endless. Here are just a few ways to play with watercolor, creating unique textures and effects along the way. Water blooms Lay down...
How Art Making Reduces Cortisol
Find Your Creative Zen Now more than ever we need healing modalities to combat the stressors of our daily lives. Commonly known as the “stress hormone”, cortisol affects several aspects...
