Creative Retreat Live
If there’s ever an event to light your creativity on fire, it’s going to be at Creative Retreat Live! I’m so excited to be part of this HUGE event with 75 artists and classes all...
Read MoreSetting Up a Travel Palette
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve used a convenient travel palette. I don’t paint outdoors as much as I used to. But I want that to change! Something else that influenced me was these...
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Color Palette Basics: How to Mix and Paint with Watercolor Greys
Watercolor greys have always intrigued me because it’s really easy to use a convenience grey (like Payne’s Gray or Davy’s Gray), but it’s just as much fun to mix them! In my newest Skillshare class,...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Eucalyptus Bouquet
Let’s paint a unique floral arrangement: a watercolor eucalyptus bouquet! Eucalyptus is one of the most recognizable greenery – you can include it in a floral bouquet, hang it in your bathroom, or just use...
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2021 Highlights: Year of Growth and Lessons Learned
When I look back at my 2021 highlights, I feel so thankful and blessed. This was the first full year I was full-time with Audrey Ra Design. Just like previous years, I’ve learned so much...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Holly
If there’s one plant I’ll paint during the winter, it’s the watercolor holly! You can practice paint mixing for a variety of greens. And the bright red berries stand out among the leaves. So grab...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Crystals
I’m always looking for new inspiration each holiday season, and this year it’s watercolor crystals! Last year it was eucalyptus leaves with berries. But I wanted to challenge myself with something different. If you want...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Blue Jay
Follow along as we paint the watercolor Blue Jay together! I actually had a hard time choosing the reference photo for this bird. I was first drawn to the photos where it shows its feathers...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Chicken
Join me as we paint a watercolor chicken from start to finish! When I first started learning watercolor, I hoped one day I would be able to paint birds. But I don’t have formal art...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Pomegranate Wreath
Have you ever seen a Watercolor Pomegranate Wreath? Whenever it came to painting pomegranates, I’ll be honest, I dreaded the idea of having to paint all those tiny little seeds. Not because I have trypophobia...
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How to Paint: Watercolor Banana Wreath
Set aside 20-30 minutes to paint this watercolor banana wreath with me. Before I get into the tutorial, I want to show you what my banana wreath looked like four years ago when I did...
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