Hi friends! I've just launched some new washi tape designs and they are now available in my etsy shop as well as my sticker shop. (please use etsy for international shipping)
I've also restocked the Magical Haunting sticker sheet to gear up for fall and Halloween!
Happy Thursday friends! I just wanted to pop in and let you know that the Magical Painted Papers online course begins tomorrow!
Patreon Messy Inner Child members save $$ with indefinite access!
Hi friends, I've been doing some reorganization in my studio to prepare the space for a stand up desk. I heard this phrase the other day... "sitting is the new smoking" and I can't get it out of my head. I wouldn't think too much of it but I have been dealing with back and hip pain lately and I notice it after I've been sitting at my desk slightly leaning forward to make art. I've tried using a prop up for my work but I find myself leaning forward ever so slightly. So stand-up desk it is. I can always lower the desk if I need a break from standing.
Anywhooo..... while going through my studio I found some washi tapes and have made some samples wrapped around a Neat Stuff trading card. Some designs are sold out but here they are!
Hi friends and happy Friday to you!
I've been mixing it up a bit and painting papers lately and I've been so inspired, I wanted to share my process with you. I've been busy painting all sorts of papers and different methods of applying paint and just staying curious with the process.
Class begins August 29th and is now open for registration!
There are two options. First option is 1 year access and then indefinite access (for as long as I host on Ruzuku).
If you are a Messy Inner Child member on Patreon, your discounted price is $46.75 which includes indefinite access. So you can save a bit of cash if you prefer to have longer access to work at your own pace.
I hope you can join in ! Class begins in just two weeks.
Hey friends and happy Wednesday!!
In my quest to not sit all day painting, I've been creating these painted papers while I stand at my dining room table. I've been having so much fun and I have been creating all kinds of original hand-painted papers.
This time of year, I really enjoy the lead-up and work to Halloween and the Holidays. So Festive painted papers, it is! Gingerbread and Snowmen are my absolute favorite Christmas-time elements to paint.
I've been gelli printing and free hand (quickly) some lovely, festive papers for you!
I have a few packs left in my etsy shop if you want to check them out.
They each come with the following:
Happy Friday !
I've been in an art funk as of late. Summer always has its way with me. Staying inside in the AC is not for me. I like to get out and walk, go to the park, and meander around breathing fresh air. I love birding and looking for Gators. I love to watch nature. When forced to stay inside, I begin to feel smothered and for some reason question my art. Should I let slow sales and activity deem my worthiness? Heck no! But does it? a big fat yes. I am working on that part of my self and staying resilient. My body is not happy sitting all day. And art making has really turned into work and something I don't look forward to. My body hurts.
When faced with challenges like this, it can be a blessing. So a light bulb went off the other day to paint papers. I've been going through my sketchbook and getting inspired by scribbles and paint marks and simple lil faces. So I've been standing and making more art. And my body is happier. I've been sleeping better even! I'm creating gelli prints, painting papers, and making marks.
I have been wanting to paint more abstractly. But I really suck at it....haha! Abstracts are so hard. As I've been painting these papers and experimenting with mark making and really playing and staying curious....I'm thinking this may be a perfect avenue to help me feel more confident painting abstractly.
And these papers have been such a gift and blessing to me! I decided to put together some packs for you. And you can check them all out in my etsy shop.
I have a large pack and one that is smaller. Each pack is a mystery and will be similar to what you see here but all are unique and original and one of a kind.
