Have you ever tried to paint a poinsettia? This tutorial will show you How to Paint a Poinsettia with Oil Paint using the alla prima method. Alla prima is an Italian phrase that means ‘at first attempt’. It is a wet-on-wet approach where wet paint is applied to layers of still-wet paint that were Continue Reading
Custom Painted Couple Portrait Plaque
Since I've been painting portraits lately, I thought it might be fun to offer a Custom Painted Couple Portrait Plaque in the Love My Little Cottage Etsy Shop. The picture I chose was of my husband and me standing in front of our house with our dog, Hercules. Painting a couple portrait on a plaque Continue Reading
“Simply Joy” Upcycled Painted Christmas Purse
Have you ever thought about upcycling (yes, that's a verb) a leather purse? This year, I've decided to paint a collection of upcycled purses and other items for Christmas. This "Simply Joy" upcycled painted Christmas purse was designed to reflect the happiness we feel at Christmas when we are Continue Reading
Hand Painted Poinsettia Flower Pot
Coming up with new products to sell in my Etsy store is a year-round job. Last year my shop did well during the Black Friday Sale Week, so I am hoping for a repeat performance. This year, I thought it would be a good idea to add a few items in a lower price range than my paintings and watering cans. Continue Reading
By the Sea Shabby Valentines Day Vignette
*By the Sea Shabby Valentines Day Vignette contains affiliate links. My By the Sea Shabby Valentines Day Vignette is part of the @thriftydecorinspo monthly event I participate in on Instagram. The goal is to create a scene for each theme from thrifted items. It is exciting to see the Continue Reading
Good Vibes Abstract Heart Painting
*This post contains affiliate links. After beginning The Artist’s Way, a book by Julia Cameron, I’ve been trying to step out of the box and try new things. I bought a 12 by 16 inch pack of black canvases with the idea of making a few Valentines Day-themed paintings. My Good Vibes Abstract Continue Reading
Little Queen of Hearts Acrylic Valentines Day Portrait
The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron, was recommended to me by a friend a few years ago. I kept the book in the back of my mind until I purchased it a few weeks ago. Another artist friend and I are reading the chapters together and talking about it on Zoom once a week. The author provides artists and Continue Reading
Woodpecker in Acrylics on a Sunny Lowcountry Day
*This Woodpecker in Acrylics on a Sunny Lowcountry Day post contains affiliate links. Believe it or not, the view from my living room window on this mid-January day is just as bright and sunny as my Woodpecker in Acrylics on a Sunny Lowcountry Day painting. It’s always sunny and 75 degrees Continue Reading
How to Make a Valentines Day String Art Heart
*This post contains affiliate links. Guess what? String art is back and it's popping up everywhere. I thought it would be fun to show my girls How to Make a Valentines Day String Art Heart. It is just as easy as it looks. There are plenty of step-by-step patterns for stringing lots of Continue Reading
Boho Valentines Day Decor
*This post contains affiliate links. I decided to go for an artsy theme for Valentine's Day this year. Bohemian style and the arts naturally go hand-in-hand. Boho Valentines Day Decor can be easily achieved with imagination and a few trips to the thrift stores. I began my Valentines Continue Reading
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