Paula Atwell

Picture Book Illustration Animal Characters

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February 1, 2019 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Join illustrator Eric Johnson and master the art of animal character design from start to finish! Learn how to conceptualize and develop an endearing, realistic character using thumbnail sketches, and add expressive human characteristics with Eric’s expert tips. Create a captivating visual narrative as you explore a variety of poses, props and settings, and refine […]

Drab To Fab Furniture Upcycling

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January 29, 2019 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Class Description From items forgotten in basements to cast-offs picked up at the thrift store, professional decorative artist Ann Marie Auricchio shows you how to transform ordinary objects. You’ll learn faux finishing, distressing and crackling, how to use silver leaf, and sophisticated stencil and tape techniques. Ann Marie will also teach you how to identify […]

Acrylic Painting Kit For Teens and Adults

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January 26, 2019 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Which Acrylic Paint Kit is Appropriate for a Teenager? If you are shopping for an acrylic painting kit for teens and adults you can find many possibilities. The selections on this page are for beginners, intermediate, and advanced acrylic artists. Teens and adults will find the best video instructions and supplies to create amazing paintings. […]

Green Finishing Your PMC

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January 23, 2019 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Green finishing your PMC piece is just as important as what you do when the piece is still wet, maybe more important. PMC cannot be green finished until the clay is totally dry. Look for areas on your piece that are rough. Even if your piece is supposed to have some roughness, remember that your […]

Mandala Coloring Books for Adults

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January 20, 2019 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

In Indian religions, a mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol which represents the universe. When the word is used more commonly, a mandala refers to any diagram, chart, or geometric pattern that metaphysically or symbolically represents the cosmos. The patterns in the mandala are very intricate and complex, making them the perfect subject for […]

Unique Handmade Ceramic Beads for Jewelry-Making

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January 17, 2019 by Paula Atwell 2 Comments

Grubbi Ceramics makes wearable ceramic art. The handmade ceramic beads are made by Natalie McKenna, who is the owner, designer, and curator for the shop. Natalie is a ceramics artist who is originally from Liverpool in the United Kingdom, who currently resides in a cottage near the sea in Scotland. The artist loves the water […]