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Basic Banner Tutorials you can doodle today! ( + 4 creative interviews)
Hi everyone! Today, I am sharing four cool banner tutorials you can try. Today's featured artists are Risha Lala, Mythri Margam, Amanda Kammarada and Surbhi Arora! Thank you so much Risha, Mythri, Amanda and Surbhi for creating these wonderful tutorials. Read on to find out more about how to create a basic banner as well as learn some more about these amazing artists + their work. Try out these banners ...
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Painting Magic Portals..pick one!
I sat down and painted some magic flower portals. Which one would you choose? 1 - a red flower blossoming with the sun hidden in the background <3 2- blue and orange flowers create a lovely contrast 3- dark and light shades of royal blue with a slew of gold leaves 4- a tall thin portal with some blossoms 5- an assortment of pretties in muted tones Art supplies used ...
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How to Make ZenDoodles
by @spotgirldesign I like making these zendoodle drawings that are a mix of doodle art and zentangle (a drawing of repeated patterns for the purpose of mediation.) It is a relaxing, no-pressure technique that is non-representational and unplanned. Working on these drawings are a great way to get out of my brain and help worries and anxieties chill out. One great thing about this project is that very few special ...
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HOW TO DRAW CLOTHING FOLDS (+ free download!)
Hey everyone! I'm SO excited to get this drawing project kickstarted! How it works: follow me on insta @surelysimpleblog so you can see the videos delivered when I post and get the update to go download the step by step process!keep checking surelysimple.com for the link to the free worksheets. Why am I making all these worksheets free? People always tell me I have a knack for teaching and making ...
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Download my Free Faux Calligraphy Worksheet (Small alphabets + many styles!)
Hi everyone! I have made a completely FREE faux calligraphy worksheet for you since we all are in the house mostly with a lot of free time! I really hope you enjoy it! Click the download button and it will be automatically saved to your computer and then you can print it and trace. You can use this worksheet with a physical print out or if you have an iPad ...
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Abstract Outlining Technique : Try out this calligraphy trick! + Free Download
Hello my lettering lovelies. It’s Amanda here from @theprettinessproject and today I’m doing a tutorial on abstract outlining techniques for your lettering. I always get loads of comments when I use this technique. It looks sort of messy, abstract and casual but also edgy. It’s really easy to put your own personality into it and as you practice and become confident with it, it lends itself to lots of interesting and ...
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3 Ways To Use Alcohol Inks
Hey everyone! I’m Shannon from @byshannonlayne and today I’ll be sharing 3 quick and easy ways to use alcohols inks. What are alcohol inks? Alcohol inks are vibrant, highly pigmented alcohol based inks. These inks are best used on non absorbent/non porous surfaces because they are fast drying and when used on regular paper the inks seeps into and bleeds through the paper. Before we get can get started we ...
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Drawing Butterflies 🦋 using the Grid Method
You can watch the video process here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAUuumHgUv-/
I attended an online session by @dimensionlestudios and he taught us how to create a butterfly step by step via grid method! He's a really great teacher so Dm him on insta if you fancy getting a tattoo or just learning some art. Just sharing the pics here so you can try it out yourself!
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How to Use Gold Foil in Your Painting
Hey everyone! @Pelinkan_ aka Pelin here! I‘m glad to be a part of the Surely Simple blog. Today, I will show you how to use a gold leaf. I love to work with gold leaf. It makes the picture magical / mythical. If you also want to use gold leaf, follow the 4 easy steps! Step 1: Clean the surface and brush on adhesive in a smooth coat. Step 2: ...
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Art Appreciation: 10 Art Tips with InkyCatStudio
I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie from @inkycatstudio a few years back in Singapore. It was a sunny morning in McDonald's, and over breakfast, we had a long chat about her cats, art, instagram and her travels and overall lifestyle as a freelance artist and Etsy shop owner. I really appreciated her open approach as an artist and since then, her artwork has evolved too. One thing about her ...
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