JOURNAL — Art

'How to paint a spring wooden flower garland' Hello, fellow admirers of all things whimsical and nature-inspired! Are you ready to infuse your living space with the cozy, cottagecore style aesthetic that's been sweeping the design world? Well, you're in luck because today, we're diving into a delightful DIY project that embodies all the charm of a countryside cottage garden – painting a wood flower garland! As the sun begins to warm the earth and flowers start to bloom, there's no better time to bring a touch of springtime bliss into your home decor. And what better way to do...

'How to paint our wooden mushrooms diy kit' Grab our wood painted mushrooms craft kit or get them hand painted by us here! Hello there, fellow nature enthusiasts and mushroom lovers! Ready to sprinkle a little woodland magic into your living space? Well, you're in for a treat because, we're diving into the world of painting wooden mushrooms – a delightful DIY project that's sure to add a touch of cottagecore style and color to your home decor. Materials: Wooden mushroomsPaint (watercolor or acrylic)PaintbrushCup of water First, you'll need some wooden mushrooms. These little guys are available online, and we...

'How to make an abstract art color study and my first color study of the year' Abstract art, with its freedom from the constraints of reality, is one of my favorite forms for self expression when making art. One of the most alluring aspects of creating abstract art is its exploration of color. It’s amazing how much sentiment can be expressed through color, without having to say a single word. Below is loosely my process for how I delve into this type of abstract color study. Exploring the subject and colors you’re trying to portray My first color study of the year -...

‘Talking about substack, color and word of the year, dark academia, and historic homes and shows and more’ Hi friends! Hope your new year is off to a great start! I’m happy to introduce a new format we are trying for the studio + shop, called the ‘things worth sharing’ newsletter hosted on substack. We’ll be writing once or twice a month to share what’s going on in our studio, plus other things we think are worth sharing in the world of art, design, personal growth, creativity, lifestyle, etc.  We are hoping this will serve as a way for us...

'Peach fuzz 'color of the year', how I use peach in my art + our favorite peachy color palettes' Each year, The Pantone Color Institute selects a shade that they feel will best reflect the color trends in the upcoming year. Pantone’s color of the year for 2024 is ‘peach fuzz’ and as a long time lover of the color peach, I’m all for it. Peach Fuzz, color of the year 2024 via Pantone Peach is a delicate orange-y pink color that exudes warmth, softness and playfulness. It’s muted tone makes it the perfect, warm neutral that can play nicely with so many...