Creativity for Life

Spring Chick Watercolor Painting Tutorial

Posted on April 03 2023

A watercolor painting tutorial to welcome spring! With the arrival of spring, new life appears everywhere. Follow along as artist Mou Saha paints a baby chick using our Watercolors in Pans.

Hand Lettering for Beginners

Posted on March 31 2023

Hand lettering is more than just creating fancy letters, it’s a form of art. Through various techniques and styles, hand lettering adds character and creativity to traditional handwriting. Although often compared to calligraphy, the freedom behind the strokes and design of hand lettering delivers a modern twist on the classic design.

Dream Snow Collage Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on March 10 2023

This collage art lesson for kids teaches students about artist Eric Carle and his book "Dream Snow." Students can paint, cut, and design a collage to create their own Carle-inspired masterpiece!

Festival of Colors Holi Watercolor Art

Posted on March 08 2023

A watercolor tutorial by artist Mou Saha to celebrate Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors. Follow along as we take you step by step through sketching your art and making it come alive with our vibrant Watercolors in Pans.

Tessellation Mania Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on February 22 2023

Students will discover the art of creating a tessellation and discover the idea of having the image repeat itself to create a pattern. We will observe and study the work of Escher and his optical image masterpieces. We will use watercolor pencils in order to depict patterns, and focus on blending techniques as well as study the art of repetition in a work of art.

Winter Blue Jay Pitt Pastel Tutorial & Techniques

Posted on February 22 2023

This Pitt Pastel tutorial by artist Janis Doukakis goes in depth! Learn all about our Pitt Pastel Pencils along with basic techniques that will improve your art. With those newly learned pastel techniques, follow along with a winter blue jay tutorial.

Japanese Umbrellas Watercolor Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on February 22 2023

In this art lesson for kids, students will learn about the history and details behind Japanese umbrellas. While learning, they will create an umbrella art product focusing on color, composition, and balance concepts using mixed media art materials. Create a watercolor umbrella project with this lesson by Amy Friedman.

Faber-Castell® USA announces partnership with The World of Eric Carle

Posted on February 02 2023

The World of Eric Carle has partnered with Faber-Castell® USA’s Creativity for Kids® brand, to create a series of children’s craft kits featuring Eric Carle’s timeless story The Very Hungry Caterpillar, set to launch this Spring 2023. The partnership was brokered by The Joester Loria Group, exclusive global licensing agent for The World of Eric Carle.

Craft Kits for Kids

Bullet Journal sketch with Pitt Artist Pens and Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Bullet Journal January Calendar

Posted on January 03 2023

Some Bullet Journal January calendar inspiration to start off 2023! Follow along with artist Mou Saha as she creates an inspiring Bullet Journal spread using Pitt Artist Pens and Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers.

Bullet Journal with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Welcome 2023! Bullet Journal Cover Page

Posted on January 03 2023

A Bullet Journal tutorial to welcome in the new year! Dress up your 2023 journal front cover with a badger with a flag illustration using Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers. The badger symbolizes boldness, tenacity, focus and resourcefulness among other things.

Watercolor Letters to Santa

Posted on December 19 2022

A watercolor tutorial by artist Mou Saha to rekindle a fun childhood ritual. Write a letter to Santa Claus using Faber-Castell Watercolors in Pans. Make one for yourself and as many as you want for your loved ones to write their letters in style!

Fall Scene Watercolor Tutorial

Posted on November 22 2022

Capture the beauty of fall with this watercolor tutorial using Watercolors in Pans. Colorful leaves, ripe berries, pumpkins, mushrooms, acorns and homes cozying up to lit fireplaces all set the scene for a creatively inspiring fall day.

Watercolor turkey Thanksgiving place setting

Thanksgiving Place Setting Watercolor Tutorial

Posted on November 22 2022

Thanksgiving place settings don't always have to be simple cards. This watercolor turkey tutorial is a great way to get extra creative this Thanksgiving. Create a Thanksgiving turkey place setting with a touch of humor using Watercolor Pans.

Modern Watercolor Fall Leaves

Posted on October 26 2022

In this lesson, we create a modern, graphic image of autumn leaves with Faber Castell’s Watercolor Pan set. This premium quality watercolor paint set comes complete with 48 highly pigmented colors along with a water brush and detachable palette for mixing colors, perfect for studio or traveling.

Watercolor sunflower with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Watercolor Sunflowers with Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers

Posted on October 25 2022

This watercolor sunflower tutorial has us falling in love with its vibrant colors. Create beautiful watercolor sunflowers using Goldfaber Aqua Dual Markers. Artist Mou Saha will take you step by step!

Pumpkin Patch Watercolor Tutorial

Posted on October 25 2022

A watercolor tutorial by artist Mou Saha to create your own pumpkin patch. Use our Watercolor Pans to create a vibrant scene of pumpkins, crows, and flowers.

Sketching in a book with Pitt Artist Pens

Inktober Challenge: Eagle Sketching Tutorial

Posted on October 25 2022

A sketching tutorial for the 2022 Inktober drawing challenge using Pitt Artist Pens. Follow as artist Mou Saha demonstrates how to sketch various styles of eagles and a wood carved eagle totem pole.

Faber-Castell USA Welcomes New CEO Scott Flynn

Posted on September 27 2022

Cleveland, OH –Faber-Castell USA today announced the appointment of Scott Flynn as Managing Director/CEO, succeeding newly retired Jamie Gallagher.

Canadian Goldenrod sketch with Polychromos color pencils

Drawing Canadian Goldenrod Flowers with Polychromos Color Pencils

Posted on September 13 2022

Hi everyone, Mou Saha here to share a life drawing tutorial using Polychromos Color Pencils in my series of sketching plants. Today, we will be sketching Canadian Goldenrod Flowers.

Sandy Dune Acrylic Painting Tutorial

Posted on September 13 2022

In this acrylic painting tutorial, we learn how to create a dunes seascape using Faber Castell’s Acrylic Colors. This premium quality acrylic paint comes complete with mixing palette and 12 vibrant colors perfect for beginners.

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