Welcome, beginning watercolor painters, to a four-part series on practicing textures and color mixing on a forgiving canvas: the versatile sunflower. Angela Fehr teaches you how to paint a sunflower with watercolor paints. In this first lesson, learn how to transfer your sketch from tracing paper to watercolor paper using graphite. Learn the importance of taping down both your tracing and watercolor papers, and start on your first wash.
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Set yourself up for free-motion quilting by learning to free-motion draw with thread on a single layer of fabric—as shown in this Learning Minute. You'll then paint inside these lines and quilt around them.
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Contemporary art quilts differ from traditional quilts. This lesson from Fiber Designs by Ann teaches you the difference between the two and discusses materials used to make mixed media art quilts. Discover what three components make up the “quilt sandwich,” learn about the origin of contemporary art quilts, and find out whether or not mixed media art quilts are used for beds or display. Decorate your home with homemade tapestry-like wall hangings!
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Fun gift idea alert! Learn how to make adorable mini quilts featuring angels, dogs, and pigs. Then turn your quilted creations into magnets, ornaments, pins, gift tags, and more! In this step-by-step lesson from Fiber Designs by Ann, you’ll learn how to make a folded angel design, then alter it slightly to create a super cute dog or pig. This craft idea is perfect for kids and adults alike, and can be modified to fit any holiday, special occasion, or gift idea you can imagine.
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Want to be the next Bill Watterson or Gary Larson? What about becoming an animator for a television cartoon? Learn how to draw cartoons and caricatures, starting with a tiger! Chris Hart Art Studio teaches you all the tricks and tips for drawing exaggerated but fun characters. So have a blast, no realism required!
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The forest is a picturesque place at sunset when the fog rolls in. In this lesson, part one of four, professional painter Ben Saber demonstrates his process for starting a mystical forest scene just as night approaches. You can do it, too! Find out which brushes and acrylic paints to use, how to set up your painting studio, and how to increase the depth of your painting.
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Crayons aren’t just for kindergarteners. The creative range a 96-color box of Crayolas provides is endless, especially when you consider color mixing. In this lesson, artist Ben Saber demonstrates his method for drawing realistic eyes using crayons. Learn how to mix and layer colors and use shading to add depth, texture and create a sense of realism.
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In this lesson for beginners, Maryna demonstrates how to knit an urban cowl scarf. With a few balls of cotton yarn, a couple of 10mm knitting needles, a wool needle, and clear instructions, you’ll learn how to cast on using both the English and Continental knitting methods. Whether you prefer throwing, like most American knitters do, or picking like the Germans, these valuable tips and tricks will help you create a chunky cowl scarf perfect for any season.
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Get crafty with this easy lesson on how to create an elegant fabric and lace flower in a few simple steps. These flowers can be used on cards, as a brooch, on a headband, as bows for presents—you name it! Plus, you only need a handful of crafting materials, so set aside some time and knock out a handful of these flowers to use as an elegant decoration.
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