Tutorials for being Artful at Home
When the dreaded Covid reared its ugly head in early 2020, I began sharing easy but cool art tutorials for folks to do at home. It’s 2022 and, while it isn’t as awful as it was the first year, the virus is still affecting us all. So, if you are in the need for a little creative therapy, make some art! It’s good for the soul.
Links below each photo for material list and instructions. All projects are also on both my FB and Insta pages.
Portrait collages
Today's stay-home art project is a portrait collage. I am a big fan of collage; I use it in many of my artworks. This project was really the brainchild of my lovely niece Savannah quite a few years ago. We had a great time creating a bunch of portrait collages for her friends.
Go here for the material list and instructions.
Flying fish eggs
This week I am going to feature creative projects with eggs. Yes, they are iconic of Easter but they are also symbolize rebirth and rejuvenation. Also, eggs are cool. Go here for the material list and instructions to make the flying fish: tiny fantastical sweet beasts!.
flower pounding
Flower pounding is a method of preserving the beauty of flowers and leaves and to release some tension at the same time! Go here for material list and instructions.
Foam tray prints
Materials are covered in this short video. Part one of the tutorial is here and part two is here. I am working on my video-filming skills; bear with me! A few extra notes: experiment on different papers. Once your print has dried, try adding details on top of it with colored pencil or markers. Try printing on envelopes. Now is a good time to write an old-fashioned letter and send mail art to a friend or family member; it's such a treat to get fun snail mail.
decoupaged flower pot
Today's tutorial is brought to you by the gardening season! A small flowerpot is transformed when decoupaged with torn pieces of colorful images. Go here for materials list and instructions.
eggshell mosaic
Don’t throw away those blotchy Easter eggs! Use the shells to make mosaics. Go here for the material list and instructions.
DIY Checkerboard game
When was the last time you played a board game? How about checkers? If you don't have a checkerboard, no worries! You can make your own.
Go here for the material list and instructions.
pastel Garden
Today's art tutorial is really more of a suggestion; after all, who hasn't drawn on the sidewalk with chalk at some time?! For tips on creating a beautiful sidewalk garden, go here.
Birdseed confetti
Confetti-filled chicken eggs, or “cascarones”, are a Mexican tradition said to bring good luck to those whose heads are gently tapped to crack the eggs and showered with the confetti inside. Go here for materials list and instructions.
painted shovel
I painted an old shovel years ago and loved it! When I wasn't using it, I kept it on my front porch as decor. You can also do this on smaller hand garden tools.
Go here for the material list and instructions.
mud cloth
This simplified version of traditional mud cloth is a great way to mix nature into your artwork. Go here for a short history of mud cloth, material list and instructions.