Mother’s Day is almost here again! My kids have gotten a little older; they’re very active and love to tell me all about what they’ve been getting up to (lots of Minecraft!). They always warm my heart and make me proud . Their bigger feline brother, Mosko , is also getting along in years, but can still pull off some impressive zoomies. Fur-babies count too! For all the special moms and women in your life, we’ve put together this carefully curated list of 26 free Mother’s Day card resources filled with cards to print, color, and make someone feel special. They’re great for both kids and adu ..read more

By Claire Eadie Coloring hair can seem quite daunting – how do you make it look like individual strands without it becoming a tangle of lines? How do you add shine and shadow to give it dimension? The following method allows you to create both realistic textures and sleek shines easily!  Which Colored Pencils are Best for Coloring Hair Choose your pencils carefully. Rather than opting for a soft waxy pencil like Prismacolor, select your harder lead pencils, preferably oil-based, and make sure you keep them sharp at all stages of coloring the hair. This is going to be the key to cre ..read more

Coloring with pencils is a fun and relaxing activity that can produce beautiful results. However, to achieve a realistic and smooth look, you will need to learn one essential skill: BLENDING. If you can learn to blend pencils, you can color almost anything. You can blend color from dark to light or blend one color to another. If you were to color a sunset, for instance, you’d likely blend colors from deep red to orange to yellow in a soft transition. Looking for the right pencils to blend with can be a challenge, especially with how many choices there are out there. Some pencils m ..read more

If I could have a conversation with my younger self, I’d love to share some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years that would have helped me along my creative journey. I feel these lessons are worth sharing to help you (and other beginner artists) build a strong creative foundation and enhance your learning experience. So, if you’re just starting out, or still consider yourself a beginner who would like to get a kickstart on your creative journey, here are 7 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginner Artist. 1. Embrace Failure You are going to fail… often . BUT failure is a good thing! Des ..read more

Christmas is coming fast, and if you are anything like me, you love to add that little extra special touch to any gift. This year I have designed 40 gift tags that you can download, print, cut and color yourself. And today I am making 8 of my favorites free for you to enjoy. Bringing these tags to life with your own color adds a personal feel that can’t quite be matched with store-bought tags. If you find a favorite, you can color it in 2, 3, or 50 different ways! These tags come in a printable template with 8 tags per page, so you can print and cut out as many as you like. They can also ..read more

Can you believe that 2024 is just around the corner already? It’s an exciting time because I get motivated to start planning my goals, work, and events for next year (I know some of you have already started!). If you’re new to planning or haven’t done it recently, now is great opportunity to try out my free 2024 January Coloring Planner to see how it works before buying one. You can download the full month of January for FREE to try out the planner and see what you think. My free 2024 Planner sample has so many goodies for you to try including: January 2024 monthly calendar, Monthly dashbo ..read more

I’ve already tested over 60 different white pens to find the BEST white pen in the world (spoiler: it wasn’t Posca, but they were pretty good too) and now I want to provide you with my BEST tips for using white pens for drawing and coloring, no matter what medium you are using. But first, check out my video on YouTube where I tested over 60 White Pens to find out which one was the ultimate best. Some new brands performed impressively, and some trusted brands did not live up to the hype for me. SEE THE INDIVIDUAL RESULTS HERE. PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links, and I may ear ..read more

Have you ever colored the same coloring page twice? What about three times? Or maybe even…. seven? I decided it would be fun to try different art styles on the same coloring page to really push myself out of my creative comfort zone and I was really surprised by some of the results. In this blog, I’ll take you through the seven different art styles that I used to color the same page again and again … and again! If you haven’t caught the video of me tackling this challenge, check it out on my YouTube Channel now. This video and article is not sponsored by any brand or artist. All informati ..read more

If you’ve been following me for a while now, you’ll know that every year I release a few new versions of my printable coloring calendar. There’s always the premium version which you can find out more about below and there’s a free version that you can download. I love offering this printable calendar that’s fun, creative and makes it easy for you to stay organized in 2024. Eager to skip ahead and get your free calendar? No worries at all, get your free 2024 Coloring Calendar HERE. What’s Included in The 2024 Free Printable Calendar? The 2024 Printable Coloring Calendar is packed with som ..read more

Pastel colors are perfect for a sweet or muted color scheme. They are pale in color, usually much less saturated than their bolder base colors, making them a great choice for art styles like Kawaii drawings, and a popular home color palette for a baby nursery! Pastel colors are named after the art medium, also known as pastels. Pastels are similar to crayons, and come in wax, oil or chalk form. These were created by grinding the original pigments into a paste with water and a gum binder, then turned into their stick form. The name “pastel” is derived from the latin word for “paste” (pastellu ..read more