One of my favorite things to do is make my own bookmarks. I’ve made a variety of DIY bookmarks using stickers, acrylic paint, paint pens and more. I’ve even made my own pressed flower bookmarks. For this bubble drawing bookmark I used watercolors but you could create the same pattern using any medium you like. …
Typically a color wheel is a visual guide for artists and designers to help them understand color combinations and provide guidance for creating designs that have good color composition. Taking my love of color and the color wheel as inspiration, I’ve created my favorite painting technique that I call color wheel painting. This is a…
Art projects are one of the best ways to spend time with your family, as well as to learn to try new things! Utilizing simple drawing tutorials is an easy way to gain confidence in your drawing skills. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to draw an owl with simple step-by-step directions. With a little bit…
Not all acrylic paint is created equal, and the wrong product can completely ruin your art or crafts. Here’s the best acrylic paint brands so your project turns out perfect the first time. I absolutely love acrylic paints, and use them a lot in my crafts here on Color Made Happy. If I had to…
If you’re an aspiring artist or someone studying color theory, you’ll need to get the basics of color mixing down. With practice, a rainbow of colors, hues, and shades will open up to you. Today we’re answering the question of “what do blue and green make?” —and it’s not as simple of an answer as…
Art doesn’t have to be complicated to be beautiful. Sometimes drawing a simple pattern or repeating patterns can make amazing art. I like to tell people…if you can draw a circle you are an artist. Some of my favorite patterns to draw involve a simple circle or dots. From kids to adults, drawing patterns can…
If you’re bored and in need of a simple and fun activity to do, look no further than this simple dog drawing tutorial! You definitely don’t need art lessons for this step by step drawing tutorial! This cute puppy drawing consists of easy steps and basic shapes to recreate this adorable dog! In addition, this…
Fun unicorn crafts are always popular among kids of all age groups and are a great way to have some fun creating art. With this free printable unicorn craft, kids can enjoy designing their own whimsical unicorns. This easy craft is great for little hands and would be perfect for birthday parties, a unicorn party…
Drawing is a fun activity where you can release your creative side and express yourself. Both children and adults regularly partake in drawing because it produces many benefits creatively and cognitively. In addition, drawing is therapeutic for both children and adults, releasing stress and improving hand-eye coordination. Cute animals are particularly fun to draw and…