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Calligraphy Tutorial: Double Word Calligraphy Layering
I (@themonsterofstationery) wanted to show you this technique of lettering because it’s unique and it has two kinds of different letterings in one, so you get 2-in-1! The outer line is the block lettering of a word which is divided by the faux calligraphy version of the same word. The calligraphy adds an elegancy to the block lettering. For this lettering project I’ve used a fineliner and pastel colours. I ...
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Lettering Tutorial: Create Magical Rainbow Letters
Create Magical Rainbow Letters By Alyssa from @Lyssas_Letters Hey there, fellow art enthusiasts! It’s Alyssa from @Lyssas_Letters here to show you how to easily create these vibrant rainbow letters using my favorite brush pens! Having grown up in the era of bright, saturated colors (shout-out to all the 90’s kids!), I can’t help but incorporate them into my own artwork. Using rainbow color palettes is a great way to make ...
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Mixbook Calendar Review (+ free faux calligraphy worksheet!)
Hey everyone! Today, I'm reviewing Mixbook's calendars plus some other stuff I ordered! The calendars are amazing- they come in different sizes, you can add endless things to customise them with (photos, stickers, backgrounds) and the deal breaker: the paper quality is. Awesome! Grab yours here: you're going to love it, since 2020 is coming up! See a quick flip through here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B3o2PIWACMU/ And slowed down videos here: Testing the ...
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2 free phone wallpapers + marker blending video
Hey! Here's a fun art experiment! Scroll down to see the video and download these two art pieces to add as phone wallpaper. Art supplies listed below if you're interested! https://www.instagram.com/p/B1tmePpABhi/ Some more videos I made with Karin Markers in case you want to see more of their awesome blending effects! https://www.instagram.com/p/B1WVcENAhiA/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B1BVfcMAzzK/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B0DjcQSg6cj/ Click to download these wallpapers! Karin Markers Rubens Watercolor Block Rubens Watercolor Brushes Sakura White gellyroll ...
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Art prints with Mixbook ( + a free summer lettering download!)
Hey everyone! I collaborated with Mixbook again, and this time, they’ve sponsored a lettering worksheet for free (made by yours truly!). Keep reading to download the worksheet and see how my art looks printed! Mixbook is a printing service where you can get your photos and art converted to prints, acrylic canvas, on metal, on stationery and more. This time, I got some of my art – watercolor and pencil ...
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Pre-order my new book How to Draw!
Hi everyone! I wrote a book called How to Draw and it's filled with step by step drawings, shading and sketching tips. Head over to amazon to preorder it now to grab it at the lowest price! I'm also giving away FIVE free copies over on my instagram (thanks to my publisher Callisto Media) so stay in the loop at my instagram@surelysimpleblog and enter! Here's the link to pre-order: https://amzn.to/2Hn7ppV ...
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Artist Spotlight: Pooja Bhagwat of InknBliss
Hi everyone! Today's artist spotlight is Pooja Bhagwat of InknBliss on instagram. She took part in a #surelysimple alphabet challenge and created a beautifully consistent series of lovely flourished letters! Take a look along with some of her other work! Read on to find out more about Pooja as well. Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your creative hobbies. Namaste !! I am Pooja from Mumbai, India ...
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Smile Create Repeat Review Box 1/4: White and Blue
Hi everyone! I shall be reviewing and making art with Smile Create Repeat art boxes and sharing the process here and on my instagram @surelysimpleblog, @surelysimplechallenge and my new account @surelysimplewords. (A lot of accounts, just keep up with me :P) Smile Create Repeat is a great art subscription service because of it's emphasis on fine art supplies. If you are a beginner (or have been around the art scene ...
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Mixbook Stationery Review: Good Quality (Doodles + a Free download!)
Hey everyone! I'm reviewing Mixbook's stationery collection today. Get ready for lots of doodles 🙂 Mixbook is a photo printing service where you can get your own photos/ art printed along with their many templates on their site. In the past (here and here), I have designed cards and products on Mixbook's easy software filled with designs, stickers, text and backgrounds from their site. If you're curious, head over to ...
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11 Free Summer Phone and Desktop Wallpapers! | 3 | Pattern Chic
Hey everyone! We're back (after a while) with some gorgeous (free!) wallpapers for your phone, computer and tablet/ iPad. Bettina Balboa of @faith_sketches created these for all of you, so be sure to check her work out and give her a follow on instagram (it is a nice way to say thanks, isn't it? Also, she's a lovely artist!). Read on to download all the different patterns and also find ...
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