Hey There Chickadee
Sketching, painting, creating community, and discovering beauty in the ordinary
Watercolor Tutorial: Painting Coffee Rings
Add a whimsical touch to your sketches with these watercolor coffee rings.
Art Book Review: Colors of the West
Renowned artist Molly Hashimoto shares her plein-air watercolor sketches of National Parks & Monuments in this inspiring book.
The Start of a Passion Project
A sneak peek at the start of a new passion project. That involves sea slugs.
Art Book Review: “Color First, Ink Later”
Learn a unique sketching method that produces energetic artwork and embraces the spontaneity of watercolor.
Don’t Like How Your Sketches Look? Try This.
The next time you are feeling frustrated with your sketches, try applying one or several of these ideas!
3 Tricks for Getting Accurate Proportions While Sketching
Use these three tricks to solve accuracy problems while sketching!
5 Art Books that Make Amazing Gifts
Here are 5 art books that will inspire your artist friends and family.
Art Book Review: “Watercolor in Nature”
Rosalie has created 20 individual watercolor nature projects for you in her new book!
Mini Tutorial: Watercolor Stars
Learn how to create a "starry sky" effect with your watercolors in 10 minutes.
Art Book Review: “Urban Sketching Handbook: Architecture & Cityscapes”
A book of helpful, bite-sized tips and tricks for sketching buildings, street views, skyscrapers, and more.