How to Make Beautiful Air Dry Clay Flower Frogs in 5 Simple Steps Introduction: Air Dry Clay Project Why I made an air dry clay flower frog. I had a bunch of flowers since it was the season. I am not a professional floral designer, but I have a multitude of vases in similar designs—none…
Developing Artistic Skills: From Hello Kitty to Hawaii
Kathy Weller’s Childhood Inspirations Fuel Her Art, Teaching, & Thriving Sales. Kathy’s artistic path and artistic skills began with a childhood love for Hello Kitty stationery. Her artistic abilities and technical skills grew. Her learning process led her to create her own character brands, Cats @ Work and Yoga Pals. With deliberate practice and continuous…
How to Make Paper Beads
DIY Paper Bead Earrings with Altered Papers How to make paper beads and paper bead earrings! Gather your altered papers—whether you’ve dyed, painted, Gelli printed, or used Momigami, Suminagashi, or National Geographic CitraSolv techniques. It’s time to turn these unique pieces into works of art: paper beads for handcrafted earrings. Let’s get started and make…
Botanical Watercolor Artist Cheryl McCaffrey’s ‘Now or Never’ Moment
Meet Cheryl McCaffrey, a Botanical Watercolor Artist from Boston, Massachusetts Introduction: After a long time away from art, Cheryl McCaffrey rediscovered her passion for painting in 2015, inspired by the natural beauty around her. Initially drawn to the arts in high school and later studying graphic design, she shifted her focus to botanical watercolor painting….
Mixed Media Artist Gail E. Marshall Taber: Banking to Beads
Introduction Meet Gail E. Marshall Taber, a mixed media artist. After a successful career in banking, Gail found her true passion in the arts, exploring different types of materials. Rooted in traditional art, she specializes in collage, sculpture, beading, and photography. Through her work, Gail uses a combination of media and a range of materials….