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steampunk tag with chipboard frame

Steampunk Tag with tutorial video

Perhaps it was the amazing steampunk Maleficent dragon I saw in Disney World last week, but my mind has been fulls of gears and rust recently.  This steampunk tag was such a quick and fun project to work on, and I found some fun new techniques…
mixed media snowflake art

Mixed Media Snowflake Commission

I was approached by a friend of mine a couple weeks ago about doing a commission for her wedding anniversary.  She asked for two things- shades of blue in her wedding colors, and snowflakes.  I drew up a few sketches, and once we decided on…
DIY Christmas Orbs

DIY Christmas Orbs using mixed media techniques

It's been several years since I've done any decorating for Christmas.  Travelling between families in California and West Virginia meant we haven't spent a single Christmas at home since my husband and I got married, but this year it's looking…
pearlex calligraphy art

PearlEx Calligraphy Art- "Rivers of Truth"

  Hi everyone!  I hope you all had an awesome Halloween.  :)  I have a new video for you today showcasing a technique I experimented with this weekend.  I shared a little bit about it in my last post.  A calligrapher I know on instagram…
mixed media canvas art with modeling paste and calligraphy

Deluge- Abstract Calligraphy Art

Ok, I have to trumpet my own horn for a just a second- I just made my first video!!  I cannot begin to describe how stoked I am about this.  Yes, there are some things I need to get better at.  You always have to keep learning.  But I don't…
Steampunk effect mixed media

Creating a Steampunk Effect with Stencils and Modeling Paste

Ok, so I know I'm a little late today.  Goodness, it's taking me a while to understand this new camera.  Don't get me wrong, I'm super happy with it!  But there is a significant learning curve and it's taking me a lot longer than normal…