Watercolor Weekend:  Beauty is all around you

Watercolor Weekend:  Beauty is all around you

Welcome to this week’s Art Impressions watercolor weekend.  In the wake of all the tragedies happening around our country I wanted to create a scene that felt peaceful.  I hope it helps to give you some peace as well.  I wish that everyone could spread a little kindness, it goes such a long way.  I thought I would use the Beauty is all around you sentiment for this project.  It is so true and it’s a little reminder to be thankful for every day and enjoy your “Happy Place”.

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Thankful Watercolor Wreath

Thankful Watercolor Wreath Card

Hi everyone!  Today I have a quick video tutorial up on my YouTube channel where I show you how to create this Thankful Watercolor Wreath card.  

I love that you can use only 4 stamps to create this wreath.  This is such an easy technique that really packs a powerful punch.

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Advanced watercolor: Fall Pumpkins

 

Welcome Back.  Today I have a more advanced watercolor Fall Pumpkins tutorial to share with you.  We will create this scene using some Fall pumpkins, masking, shading and tree techniques.  The video is a little longer than I usually do but there is a lot going on to create this scene.

I love the Fall.  The weather, apple and pumpkin picking and of course the foliage.  In New England, it’s ALMOST the best season (my favorite is Winter).

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Watercolor Weekend: Flowers and Foliage Challenge

Art Impressions Foliage Scene

I am so pleased to join the Watercolor Guest Design team for this week’s Watercolor Weekend.  We are showcasing some of the Art Impressions watercolor stamp new releases.

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Art Impressions Challenge: Flowers and Foliage

 

Art Impressions Challenge Flowers and Foliage

I am so excited to participate in the new Art Impressions challenge -Flowers and Foliage.

Art Impressions is rolling out 5 new stamps sets and I am featuring 4 of them here. The (5) new watercolor sets being released this week are Branches, Fall Set, Fir Trees, Bird Bath and Fences Die Set.

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AI Watercolor – Stone Bridge

Hi, I am using Art Impressions Stone Bridge for today’s project for this weekends’ post for Art Impressions Watercolor Weekend.  I just love these stone bridges, don’t you?  It reminds me of the one in Central Park NY.  It can be used for so many occasions, just add a sentiment.

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Easy Watercolor Painting – Chest of Flowers

Easy watercolor painting handmade card using Art Impressions Watercolor Stamps

When you see Easy Watercolor Painting do you think not you?  If you are like me and you love the look of watercolor paintings but you can’t paint, then I have the technique for you.  I will show you an easy way to watercolor using stamps and water-based markers.

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Announcement!! New Design Team Member Watercolor Weekends

I am so excited to announce the debut of Art Impressions Watercolor Weekends.  I am so honored that they asked me to join their Watercolor Weekends Guest Design Team.

I am joined by two wicked (can you tell I’m from New England) talented ladies Tricia Kennedy and Dot Freel.  You need to check out their work on instagram.  Check it out as it  starts this weekend August 5, 2017.

Now on to my project.

Watercolor Weekends Friends Blooms www.tobinartstudio.com

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Art Impressions Tutorial Wreath of Flowers

I have just uploaded a new video tutorial to my YouTube channel showing you how to create this versatile Wreath of Flowers card image.  I love it because you can use it for virtually any occasion.

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