Create a Water Stencil Portrait

This is a really cool technique for creating watercolor stencil portraits. I can't wait to try it out. I already went out and bought the Art Masking Fluid. The peeling the sticky stuff up seems like the funnest part! Find out how to do it here.

Sketchbook Tips from Alisa Burke

Alisa Burke's post explaining her sketching process is amazing.

In retrospect, I guess it's almost "simple" but when she shows you

the little mini masterpieces she pops out...

You're just amazed.

Small thoughts turn into full-colored, filled pages of artwork.

After reading her blog post on sketchbook tips, you're just want to go out there see 

what you can do and mix & match materials until you find your style!

That's how I intend on spending my day tomorrow,

or at least, the next rainy day.

I always find rainy days so inspiring...

Watercolor Animals

Easy Peasy Watercolor Art!

I feel like I'm in a safari!

All you need is a picture of an animal, some watercolors and you've got yourself some fine looking animal silhouettes surrounded by the lovely running harmony of watercolors.

"I took the girls to the zoo this weekend and I had some fun FINALLY experimenting with my zoom lens. It was cool to take some photos of something other than the kids for once. So, I came home with some cool animal shots and I was trying to think of something to do with them here on Prudent Baby. Here is a DIY for these little watercolor silhouettes that I made.... Read More!"