Definitely one of my mottos in life is ‘Focus on the Good.’ There can be so much negativity and suffering in the world that is overwhelming. When you make a consistent effort to look at the bright moments in life, then you will experience more joy and hope. This week’s quote is “Focus on the […] Read more…
I know I’ve designed a LOT of free calligraphy worksheets for you, but this one is REALLY different and will help you so much! The most challenging basic stroke is the oval, and this worksheet has oval outlines that you can follow for both reverse and regular ovals. There are 9 letters in our alphabet […] Read more…
Let’s celebrate the first days of summer with some pretty watercolour lettering and free printable template! I painted ‘Hello Summer’ 2 ways with 3 Kelly Creates Watercolor Inks from the ‘Warm Set 1” – Rose, Deep Yellow and Orange. As usual, I used my Kelly Creates lettering brush and palette. This week we are going […] Read more…
One of the biggest mistakes beginners make when practicing any kind of lettering is not using guidelines. Writing or painting letters on blank paper is never a good idea. Did you know you can use the Kelly Creates Grid Practice paper to practice your lettering? This specialty paper pad is heavyweight but much less expensive […] Read more…
Hello May! Today we are going to practice painting the word “May” two ways with a free printable worksheet. The focus is on the lowercase ‘a’ – one is a print style and one is script. For the above lettering, I used my Kelly Creates Round 2 Lettering brush with Blue Watercolor Ink, and for […] Read more…
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today’s free printable lettering template is “lucky me”! You can download, print and practice your watercolour lettering. TIP: Paint each letter while the previous letter is ‘wet’ so that the watercolours blend together. I used Kelly Creates Emerald and Deep Yellow Inks from the ‘Warm Set’. You can paint right on […] Read more…
I love lettering with watercolour…. so I have decided to share the love with you once a week with “Watercolour Wednesday.” Hopefully, every Wednesday I will offer a free printable lettering template for you to practice your watercolour skills. The great thing about watercolour lettering is you can practice on regular paper. So just download, […] Read more…
You know what makes me happy? Painting pretty flowers and greenery…and my 2 new online workshops are making me VERY happy! Introducing Tropical Watercolour Leaves and Flowers…plus lettering! Learn how to draw and paint beautiful tropical botanicals….and no experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome! Printable templates are included with each class. These projects are wonderful […] Read more…