White Roses in Oils, I had lots of fun experimenting with the background! Hello Fellow Artists! Something has been quietly growing in my studio these past few weeks. šļø Itās sitting right next to my watercolor paletteā¦ but slowly taking over...it's oil paints! When I was a teenager, I had the best art instructor. I had never painted beforeājust drawing and a bit of pastels. But my instructor didnāt care, he threw me right into oils! He even took us out into the parking lot to paint the back...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
"April Showers" Molly's Fine Art. My largest painting yet! Hello Fellow Artist! Yay! I just finished the largest watercolor Iāve ever painted! And I almost didn't finish it. š³ For months, it was sitting on a chair, out of the way of the main part of my studio, halfway finished. And when I would see it, I would say to myself, "someday..." Then, thankfully, there was a call for art at my local art gallery, the theme was Spring. I glanced at the half-finished painting that had been waiting...
3 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
"A Peaceful Swing" by Molly's Fine Art; Iāll be sharing the full tutorial for this painting inside Patreon. šØ Hello Fellow Artist! It feels really good to write you today. The past few months have been a quieter season for me onlineā¦ but behind the scenes, Iāve actually been painting more than ever. Sometimes, as creators, we need those stretches of uninterrupted studio time ā time to experiment, recharge creatively, and simply enjoy the process again without a camera running. And thatās...
4 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! š» In my recent Zoom demo, several artists shared that they havenāt been painting much lately. Not because they donāt love to paint, draw, or do any craft, but because life is simply full right now. The Holidays have a way of doing that. There are lists to finish, gatherings to attend, and routines turned upside down. And for many artistsāespecially beginnersāpainting understandably takes a back seat. Thatās not a failure. Itās a season. Iām here to remind you of...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! š» I know your inbox is overflowing this week, so Iāll keep this quick. This is my last email about the Cyber weekend watercolor bundle ā and it ends tonight. The perfect beginner's setup! Just for today, you can still get: š The Joyful Watercolor Art Box ā includes professional watercolors, premium brushes, a beginnerās workbook, and a swatch diary. šØ My $179 Super Beginnerās Watercolor Course š¦ Free U.S. Shipping All for just $49.97 (total value over $250). Itās the only...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! š» šØ 3 Simple Watercolor Tips for Beginners Plus Black Friday Bonus! First, with the holidays almost here, many of us are looking for that perfect gift ā something creative, meaningful, and joyful.So Iām doing something very special; A Black Friday offer that Iāve never done before. Me with the Joyful Watercolor Art Box! š My Very Special Black Friday Bonus: Total Value: $188 Yours for only $49.97!! Click Here Youāll get my $79 Super Beginnerās Watercolor Course Totally...
6 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! š» I'm so excited, youāre the first to know that ā for a limited time ā Iām offering Free U.S. Shipping plus 50% off the Joyful Watercolor Art Box! That's over a $60 savings! Every year, I meet people who tell me theyāve always wanted to paint. They just never knew where to start ā or what supplies to get. Thatās exactly why I created the Joyful Watercolor Art Box. My Joyful Watercolor Beginner Art Box-Makes a Great Gift! It grew out of years of teaching beginners and...
7 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! š» Hello Fellow Artist! I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day weekend and are back to your easel! š I thought you might enjoy a peek behind the scenes at my process of creating giclĆ©e printsāand a little more info about what they actually are! My Bird Art collection at The Winding Deerpath First, some exciting newsāmy original watercolor paintings and giclĆ©e fine art prints are now available at The Winding Deer Trail Gallery in Geneva, Illinois! Itās a joy to see them in...
9 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello Fellow Artist! š» Iām so happy the heat wave broke, but I got a lot done staying indoors over the past few weeks! One task I can finally share is that my new and improved website is now live! š Whatās new? Youāll find my curated collection of original watercolor paintings, plus (back by popular demand) my limited edition giclĆ©e printsāThe shop is filled with my hand-picked favorites, and I'm adding to the collection almost every day! I'm on a painting streak! šļø "Watering Hole" Molly's...
10 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read