A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 mansimakes

I love painting flowers with watercolor and my new obsession is roses. Here I used one brush to create this warm, inviting journal page. Continue reading A Rose is a Rose is a Rose

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3D Floral Dies Two Ways

February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 mansimakes

Showing you how to create 3D floral dies and also stretching your supplies to use dies as stencils for watercoloring. Continue reading 3D Floral Dies Two Ways

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Painting Loose Florals

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 mansimakes

I love playing with watercolors and flowers are my favorite subject to paint but I had no intention to create what appeared on this page. Continue reading Painting Loose Florals

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A Blue Rose

February 13, 2021February 8, 2021 mansimakes

A story of a long distance love that was immediately branded unattainable and impossible but that has survived 20 years. Continue reading A Blue Rose

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Freehand Watercoloring Snow People with Distress Ink Reinkers

December 17, 2020December 30, 2020 mansimakes

I had never painted anything freehand, without sketching it first, prior to these watercolor snow people. If I can do it, you can, too! Continue reading Freehand Watercoloring Snow People with Distress Ink Reinkers