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Thread sketch with thread

Daily Life Sketches with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolors and Color Pencils

Sketch daily life objects around you with our Goldfaber collection! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a daily sketch tutorial using Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor pencils and Goldfaber Color pencils.
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Bullet Journal fruity fun

Fruity Fun Bullet Journal Doodles

Bullet Journal doodles that are extra sweet! Let's have some fruity fun! Sweet treats are so fun to draw, so I created a very simple 3 step tutorial for 6 different fruits. After you create your doodle, give coloring a try!
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Card Making for Beginners

Card Making for Beginners

Sending a greeting card is a great way to show your appreciation and love to someone you care about. What’s better than a card? A personalized card that you handmade yourself! Card making is the perfect craft for those fond of other paper crafting hobbies such as scrapbooking and is great stress relief. DIY Card making is easy to do with our 20 Minute Studio Card Making Kit for Beginners.
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Summer Bujo Elements

Summer Bullet Journal Elements

Bullet Journal inspiration for those long summer days! Make a big splash with these fun in the sun summer elements for your journal! Whether you want to make a fun novelty tracker to record your habits, or make your regular task lists a little more seasonal, gives these summer elements a whirl!
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Abstract Art for Beginners

Abstract Art for Beginners

Every style and genre of art has their own attributes that make them unique. What makes abstract art stand out from the rest is the freedom behind its conception. Abstract art is created with expression through colors, shapes, textures, and other forms. With such freedom of form behind the genre, abstract art is inspiring and easy for beginner artists. Faber-Castell created the 20-Minute-Studio Abstract Art for Beginners as a quick and easy way to get started with creating abstract art.
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Hero Hand Lettering and American Flags

Hero - Memorial Day Hand Lettering with Pitt Artist Pens

A hand lettering tutorial honoring Memorial Day heroes! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a quote art tutorial using Pitt Artist Pens. I have made a complete materials list for you.
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An Art Therapist's Tips to Help People with Dementia

An Art Therapist's Tips to Help People with Dementia

To minimize stress and anxiety for all involved, there are some important communication tips to remember when caring for a loved one with dementia. As an art therapist, I find introducing creative activities an excellent way to highlight one’s abilities and provide engaging experiences that can promote reminiscence, self-expression, communication, and meaningful interactions with caregivers, among other benefits. Even if your family member does not have previous creative experience, there are many ways to become involved.
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Modern Calligraphy for Beginners

Modern Calligraphy for Beginners

Modern calligraphy tips and techniques. Calligraphy is a timeless artistic style of writing that dates back to ancient times. Though our writing styles have evolved throughout the centuries, the design statement that calligraphy creates keeps the style relevant today in the art world.
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Happy Moms Day watercolor art

Mother's Day Art Tutorial with Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils

Mother's Day watercolor art to show your mom some love! Hi everyone, Mou Saha here with a Mother’s Day art tutorial using Creative Studio Goldfaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils.
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Drawing with Scissors Collage

Drawing with Scissors - Collage Art Lesson for Kids

A collage art lesson inspired by Henri Matisse. "Students will learn about the life and art of Henri Matisse, and create a cut out collage inspired by his work.Drawing With Scissors is an interesting and creatively written story of the life of one of the art world’s greatest masters, Henri Matisse, and his wonderful artistic contribution that had made our culture rich.
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Van Gogh Lesson Plan Pastel Flowers

Vincent Van Gogh Art Lesson Plan for Kids

A lesson plan in oil pastels for kids in grades 6-8, completed in two 45 minute class periods. Students learn about the life of the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh, and create an original still life image of flowers in his style.
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Mary Blair Lesson Plan Windmill

Mary Blair Art Lesson Plan for Kids

A lesson plan in cut paper collage for grades 2nd - 12th, completed in 3 45 minute class periods. Students learn about the life and career of the famous Disney artist Mary Blair, and create a cut paper collage of their own home/castle inspired by her work.

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Bob the Artist Bird

Bob the Artist - A Kindergarten Literature and Arts Lesson Plan

A literature and arts lesson plan for kindergarten, completed in 1 1/2 hours. In this lesson plan, students make a mixed media image of Bob, inspired by the book Bob The Artist, by Marion Denchars. Young students will make a simple mixed-media image of Bob, complete with artistic beak and cute skinny legs.
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Watercolor art with watercolor pencil and brush

How to Draw with Watercolor Pencils - Art Lesson

Learn how to draw with watercolor pencils. This art lesson for kids is fun and easy! Learn how to turn pencils into paint with Faber-Castell GRIP Watercolor EcoPencils. Watercolor colored pencils are the perfect art supply for kids to learn the art of watercolors.
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Dragon drawing

How to Color a Cute and Fun Dragon

This little dragon has a special present for you! What might be in the box he is carrying? Bring this dragon to life by applying different coloring techniques. Choose the color that you like the best. To make the best out of your drawing, use our GRIP Watercolor EcoPencils.
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Forever You - Hand Lettering Tutorial

Forever You - Hand Lettering Tutorial

Create hand lettered art in 5 easy steps. Grab your Castell 9000 graphite pencils, Pitt Artist Brush pens and let's get started! When you are finished, you will have a lovely piece of art.
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Tea ingredient sketch and tea cup

A Leisurely Tea - Recipe Illustration Tutorial

An illustration tutorial bringing art into the kitchen! Mou Saha here with an illustrated recipe tutorial for a leisurely tea using Creative Studio Goldfaber Watercolor Pencils, Goldfaber Color Pencils, and Playing and Learning Connector Watercolors.
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Soft Pastel Image

How to Draw with Soft Pastels - Art Tutorial

Soft pastel techniques and tips. Learn how to draw and create with soft pastels. This tutorial includes techniques such as blending, layering and hatching. Learn helpful tips on using soft pastels. Faber-Castell Soft Pastels can be used with other mediums such as Pitt Artist Pens and Goldfaber Colored Pencils.
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Yayoi Kusama Lesson Plan

Yayoi Kusama Art Lesson Plan for Kids

An art lesson for kids connecting science and creativity! Kids will make the connection between science and creativity as they create exciting abstract art inspired by avant-garde artist Kusama’s My Eternal Soul Series.
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Frankenthaler Lesson Plan

Helen Frankenthaler "Soak Stain" Art Lesson for Kids

A watercolor painting technique that's one of a kind! Students learn about the life of the famous artist Helen Frankenthaler, and create a set of note cards using her “soak-stain” painting method.
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