Paint Lab for Kids!

Hello! I am super duper excited to tell you that my friend, Stephanie Corfee, has a new art activity book from Quarto Publishing available just in time for Christmas! She has included 52 inspiring artists' work in the book including a few of my friends and even my own. Thanks, Stephanie! This book is chock full of explorations with paint for you to enjoy with the creative kids in your life. Here is a sneak peek, the book is pure eye candy. If you'd like to purchase a copy, you can buy it here.

Above: Stephanie! Isn't she gorgeous? And she is as lovely a person too.

Below: One of Stephanie's paintings featured in the book.

Above: My painting featured in the book. Of course I did a dog! :D

Paint Lab for Kids features 52 fun, fresh, and kid-friendly art lessons that each explore a paint medium, technique, or effect. Popular artist and author Stephanie Corfee offers an exciting resource of easy-to-follow instructions supported throughout with step-by-step, full-color photographs. Each sequence is accompanied by finished samples and variations as well as the inspiring work of a prominent artist. The projects can be used independently throughout the year or as a curriculum for hands-on art experiences. This is the perfect book for creative families, friends, and community groups and works as lesson plans for both experienced and new teachers. Children of all ages and experience levels can be guided by adults and will enjoy these engaging exercises. Paint Lab for Kids is an excellent resource to get your kids working and creating with paint.

"Any artist of any age will find an overflowing toolbox in Paint Lab for Kids. Stephanie's new book makes me want to drop everything and paint. Paint Lab for Kids is overflowing with new ideas that I can't wait to try out in my own studio before I even share them with my kid. I love that the project techniques are ones my daughter can build upon and use throughout her entire creative life." - Ashley Hackshaw, founder of LilBlueBoo.com

"What fantastic assignments--all paired with inspiring art from contemporary artists. What a treat!" - Lilla Rogers, owner of artist agency Lilla Rogers Studio and author of I Just Like to Make Things

I'm Teaching a Skillshare Class!

Heyo! I am so excited to announce the launch of my Skillshare class, Illustration In Photoshop: Professional Work From Your Sketches. In this class we will be illustrating our pets - what could be more fun? Click this link to watch the class trailer and see what it's all about! If you are new to Skillshare you can use this link for a 1 month free subscription to any class including mine.

Tutorial: Part 2 - Extracting a Half Drop Repeat from Photoshop

Due to many people asking me the same question, I have created a part 2 to my tutorial on creating a half drop repeat in Photoshop. This second tutorial shows how I extract my seamless pattern tile from my pattern design. Click here for the video.

Photoshop Tutorial: Changing an Object's Color and Applying Pattern

New tutorial on my YouTube Channel on how to change an object's color in Photoshop using Gradient Maps. It also shows how to change an object to white and apply pattern. Please subscribe to my channel and like my videos if you enjoy them! This will support me in creating more. Thanks so much! Click here for the video.

Tutorial: Photoshop Photomerge & Levels for Scanned Artwork

Happy Friday! Brand new free tutorial on my YouTube channel today showing how you can use Photoshop's Photomerge and Levels to stitch together and adjust your hand painted artwork in seconds! Click here to watch.