Author: missy.hagen

Following today’s #makingarteveryday prompt on mushrooms here was my post. Blech. My takeaway was the old skin brush. I started with gouache brushes – but their transparency quickly made me

I was pleased with this – and probably would like it even more given more time – however at some point you learn what you came to learn and finish!

Mostly using the gouache brushes – of note I discovered I liked the gouache grain brush – especially on the twig. Once again went with the airbrush in the background.

Undoubtedly my favorite subject. This one was done primarily with the gauche brushes. I think it captures him quite well.

Another inspiration by Dina Wakely. I love watching her videos – but am perplexed about the mega-business she had created in folks just wanting to use her art to create

This was simply an exercise in recreating a piece of art ala Dina Wakely. Learning about layers and the brushes to recreate the look you are looking for. I like

This rainbow was inspired by Lisa Bardot’s “Make Art Everyday” tutorial. There are tons of lessons learned here – but I need to watch it again. The gist involves taking

This was exciting. Granted I spent over 2 hours on the strawberry and hail-mary-ed the hand, I was super pumped about how it turned out. It was the first time

When I discovered ”Make Art Everyday” I learned there was a prompt you could follow each new day to inspire artwork. What a great idea (especially during a pandemic!). I