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Visual Journal Page 64: Green Paint

by eyesore | Apr 22, 2014 | Visual Journals

A visual journal page about trying to find the perfect shade of green for my kitchen. Visual journal tips, hows tos, and challenges included.

Crafted Westside

by eyesore | Apr 8, 2014 | Art

I am so excited to share about my new home for the next year, Crafted Westside. A few weeks ago I was approached by the owner, Shanna, about adding my artwork to her soon-to-be-open store. She discovered my pottery through my new Etsy shop, Sweet Celadon, and thought...

Visual Journal Page 62: Gesso Harvest Moon

by eyesore | Mar 14, 2014 | Visual Journals

A visual journal page about a road trip to the beach and a surprise harvest moon. How Learn how I used gesso to create the moon.

Art Lesson: Leather Mask Project

by eyesore | Feb 21, 2014 | Art

This leather mask project is fun, easy, fairly cheap, and create beautiful results. Read details, supplies, how-to, and more.

Visual Journal Page 52: Hummingbirds

by eyesore | Oct 1, 2013 | Visual Journals

A visual journal page about a dream I had about hummingbirds and how it came to life the next day.

Visual Journal Page 51: AP Due Dates

by eyesore | Sep 19, 2013 | Visual Journals

I think it's hilarious when I hear students say they are taking AP Art because they think it will be an easy AP. As I smile and nod I think to myself, "Soon enough you will realize this is going to be one of the hardest classes you will ever take"... The thing about...

Mixed Media Artwork: “Caged” and “Trapped” Interpreted

by eyesore | May 28, 2013 | Art

Last January I received an e-mail from a high school student in Birmingham, England asking if I could help them with an art assignment. As a high school art teacher myself, I was more than happy to help, after all my blog focuses on art tips and how tos. I was...

Mixed Media Art: Encaustic Letter Paintings

by eyesore | May 14, 2013 | Art

Recently I have churned out a lot of new artwork, partially to prepare for the Artist Market and partially because I am so excited about the new style I have begun to delve into. In addition to my 6x6 "snapshot" series I have also begun creating 6"x6" letter...