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Art Guide: Paint Pigments
I have been DYING for DIY Paint to release their new paint pigments and they are finally here and better than I ever could have imagined. These hyper-pigmented Making Powders are perfect for all...
The Ultimate Paint Tool Guide
One of my goals as an artist and creative coach is to empower all creatives to believe that they are capable of anything they put their minds to! My motto has always been this: If I can do it,...
How to Style Silk Scarves
I LOVE wearing scarves - I've been wearing them for years! They are a great way to bring a pop of color to an outfit or just a fun way to wrap up your hair on a breezy day! I'm always looking for...
Unleashing Your Creativity
It’s been six weeks since I launched the new creative exploration group, Creativity at Your Fingertips. While I’ve been billing it as a sort of “finger painting for adults group,” these first...
All About The Creative Connection
We are preparing to open the doors for the Creative Connection again on July 1st. I am so excited! This group is a source of community, encouragement, and learning for creatives all around the...
What is a Creative Coach
Have you ever looked at my channel or visited my Facebook page and wondered “So what does a creative coach do, exactly?” This post is for you! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Dionne...
Pinterest for Creatives
Let me start off by saying that I am not a Pinterest expert! I’m just a big fan of it and use it often for my business and my personal life. This is just a collection of tips from one creative to...
Finger Painting for Adults
When I first started finger painting a few years ago, I had two simultaneous thoughts: This is the most fun I’ve had in a long time! I hope no one will think this is childish. For some reason, a...
Finding Your Unique Art Style
As a creative coach I’m often approached by furniture and canvas artists who worry about a saturated market and want to stand out online. The answer is deceptively simple: Find what makes you...
Furniture Flips You Can Do in a Weekend
These days, it seems like the only way I can find time to paint is by making time to paint! Is there a single artist out there who feels like they actually get enough time to make all the art...
Green Furniture Inspiration
While green might not be the Pantone Color of the Year (that honor went to Ultimate Grey and Illuminating yellow), it’s definitely the color of spring around here! The color palette for Issue 03...
Bedroom Makeover
Well, I did it! I convinced Matt to let me paint the master bedroom pink! Let’s ignore the fact that he insisted on calling it “light red” (and also that it was originally going to be a bright...
THE Guide to Beating Artist’s Block
Even the best creatives get hit by artists block every now and then! I thought I would put together the ultimate resource guide for beating a creative block! First, click here to watch the video...
Choose the Right Top Coat for Painted Furniture
There are so many finishes out there that it may seem daunting to choose the right one for your hand-painted furniture art but DON'T WORRY! I've broken down the top two finishes for chalk paint...
5 Tricks to Make Art Every Day
How to Make Art a Daily Habit! The best way to improve at anything is practice! Whether you’re a beginner artist or an old pro, creating art every day will be a game changer. Of course, like...
