The fall crocus in bloom, breakfast outdoors, bursts of color, leaves changing, marigolds in the sun, walks through the park, and flowers that look like stars. …………………. HOW TO PAINT A GIRL & HOW TO PAINT AN OWL are now available on-demand as self-study courses! Access the classroom until August 2013…so you can paint when you want, any time, right from home! Find all of... Continue reading
i am having so much fun art journaling! i purchased my first art journal ever a few weeks ago. people mentioned i might get addicted to art journaling, but i never thought i’d love it quite so much! for years i’ve taken to writing morning pages (via Julia Cameron and the Artist’s Way). and when i ran out of pages and needed... Continue reading
WITH ONE HEART, CONNECTED. ORIGINAL (SOLD)Prints available in my etsy shop these two bears were definitely unplanned. i don’t usually sketch two characters, but these days it seems they all want to be in pairs. for this piece, i pulled out all of my favorite new art supplies. i really went crazy with my vintage postcard collection and pasted tons of ephemera in the background. then... Continue reading
a few weekend’s ago, we had the opportunity to head out to the countryside and pick tomatoes at our csa’s farm. so i’ve been cooking up all sorts of recipes to use these incredible tomatoes. and since it’s been chilly, i cooked up one of my favorite comfort meals…creamy tomato soup and grilled cheese. i hope you enjoy the recipe! creamy tomato and red pepper soup 1/4... Continue reading
A trip to the farm, peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, hot pink, one last little bloom, days playing with lots of art supplies in my studio, flowers reaching for the sun, and my new favorite smoothie…pineapple, kale, spinach and chia seeds with almond milk. …………………………….. ps. having so much fun in HOW TO CREATE WHIMSICAL ANIMALS. find details for all of my online courses here. happy... Continue reading
I started my weekly blog series CREATIVE SUGAR to promote positivity and provide a platform for everyone to share their unique stories, knowledge and experiences, showcasing the beauty, connection, and inspiration that exists in our every day. This week on CREATIVE SUGAR, I’m delighted to share inspiration from Valeri Blossom (where the wild things are or albuquerque, nm). What’s the greatest advice you’ve been given? i can’t... Continue reading
TOGETHER. 11 x 14″ on Canvas Board.Original Painting (SOLD thank you!)Prints available in my etsy shop. this is a painting that fell right into place, yet i didn’t want it to be done. sometimes when i paint it takes layers and layers to get to that point where my characters resonate with what i’m feeling. i look into their eyes and it’s important to see... Continue reading
sketchbook drawing. by juliette crane before i launched my full length online course HOW TO CREATE WHIMSICAL ANIMALS, i created a mini tutorial earlier this year for my Life Book lesson. seeing all of the amazing artwork from that class really inspired me to create the full length online course (which stays open until August 2013). i’ve been so delighted to see everyone take my simple shape... Continue reading
i’ve been trying out tons of new art supplies for my online course HOW TO CREATE WHIMSICAL ANIMALS. i just love experimenting and layering with them all in my sketchbook. here are a few of my most recent favorites… powdered color pigments (by jaccard), flower-inspired stamps, water soluble wax crayons (by reeves), giant, wide brushes (great for covering up big spaces of background), bamboo calligraphy brushes (i just... Continue reading
I started my weekly blog series CREATIVE SUGAR to promote positivity and provide a platform for everyone to share their unique stories, knowledge and experiences, showcasing the beauty, connection, and inspiration that exists in our every day. This week on CREATIVE SUGAR, I’m delighted to share inspiration from Michelle Kral (Mitsib) from Sussex, England. What’s the greatest advice you’ve been given? These wise words came from my Dad, “never stop... Continue reading
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