"Angela Andersons Greatest Hits" Painting Tutorial Playlist - Free on Youtube!

As a way to say thank you for helping us reach 25 million views, we wanted to share this playlist we've made of our Painting Tutorials' "Greatest Hits", now available for free on YouTube! Hope you enjoy. :) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKApvc4qSPCFu8rCoccBfWNEaCHH9-SU

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"Butterfly & Insect Acrylic Painting Tutorials" Playlist on Youtube by Angela Anderson!

With spring coming up, we wanted to share this playlist we've made of our free Butterfly & Insect Painting Tutorials! Hope you enjoy. :) - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXKApvc4qSPDlQMWzkFciJNUNxPm3R0yt

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Sunset Acrylic Painting Tutorials

Check out this YouTube playlist of Sunset themed Acrylic Painting Tutorials by Angela Anderson. Certain paintings are available exclusively through Patreon to $5 level or above patrons. Get access here: www.patreon.com/angelafineart.

Mixed Media Crosses

I did this fun craft with the women at my church.  It was super easy. Just trace, cut and paste with mod podge. Stickers were used on coordinating paper for the center of the crosses. We used chalk pastels to shade the edges. Everyone had a great time getting creative!

Butterfly Watercolor Paintings - Kids' Art Class

This was the first project of my Spring art class.  The kids did an awesome job. I provided several butterfly photos to show a variety of colors and wing designs. Then, I showed how to sketch a basic butterfly, including wing veins. Once they had a drawing they liked, I had them trace one half onto tracing paper, fold down the middle of the body, then trace the opposite side to make a perfectly symmetrical butterfly.  They then traced it onto their watercolor paper with graphite paper.  Sharpie markers and watercolor pencils were used to finish their paintings. 

Mixed Media Nest Painting Video Tutorial

Here is the mixed media version of my nest artwork video series.  Hope you enjoy!

Christmas Cookie Decorating - Kid's Art Class

Back by popular demand...we decorated Christmas cookies in last week's art class.  Edible art, what's not to love?!  I used the sugar cookie recipe straight out of my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook with powdered sugar icing.  The drizzly consistency allows for fun blending techniques (using toothpicks while wet) and of course we had lots of sprinkles too.  All 14 students got very creative with their cookies.  There were some beautiful results, almost too pretty to eat...almost.

 

 

 

 

Here is my morning home-school group.  Unfortunately, I didn't get a photo of my afternoon class.  But I did get photos of the cookies.  :)  

Polymer Clay Snowmen - Kid's Art Class

My example

OK this may be my favorite project of 2012.  Of course that may have something to do with my fondness for all things snowman.  I started my collection in the late 1990's and it has grown quite large over the years.  

So I may have been a little biased when I chose this for this week's project in my kid's art class.  The kids did a fantastic job.  It was a great way for them to show their individuality.  I showed them how to do the basic construction and then let them pick colors for their buttons and scarves.  They also did different hat styles.  There were some definite themes that emerged and the kids were so proud of themselves. 

 The ARTISTS...

 The TRADITIONALISTS...

 The NON-CONFORMISTS...

Next week is our Christmas cookie decorating party.  Can't wait!