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Inside Incite: Inspirational Quotes

*A guest post by Victoria Rose Martin. “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” …

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Get Motivated with Inspirational Quotes Illustrated

Get a sneak peek inside the pages of Inspirational Quotes Illustrated by Lesley Riley!

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Welcome to the Inspirational Quotes Illustrated Companion Page!

We hope you’re enjoying your copy of Inspirational Quotes Illustrated: Art and Words to Motivate by Lesley Riley! Here is where you can access inspirational wallpaper for your computer (unfortunately, the free bonus quotes download is no longer available). Click …

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Learn New Hand Lettering Techniques from Joanne Sharpe

Watch previews and find out about 4 new hand lettering instructional videos from artist Joanne Sharpe, author of The Art of Whimsical Lettering.

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Turn Your Word of the Year into Art

Do you pick a word-of-the-year each year? Typically, I do not. But the word “Perspective” kept popping up for me during December and I decided it was something I wanted to listen to and remain open about in the year …

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How to Draw Repeating Patterns

A guest post by Cathy Nichols. Don’t be afraid to use a pen! “Mistakes” become organic design elements once they are transformed into pattern. —Cathy Nichols   This technique shows you to to draw repeating patterns by cutting and taping …

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Feed Your Spirit: Self Discovery Series

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Do you have a favorite motto or quote that describes you? A beloved phrase that emphasizes all that you are or all that you want to become? Then implement that word or quote into your current art project or journal …

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Positive Affirmations: Self Discovery Series

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Positive Affirmations You are more than the accumulation of images that you encounter on a daily basis and so is your art. To quote Lesley Riley from Inspirational Quotes Illustrated, “When we look at art, we are looking for ourselves,” …

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Stenciling and Masking Techniques

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*A guest post by Martice Smith II. Experiment with unusual techniques for bold impact in your art work. I was inspired by Art Journal Courage to create a journal page that explores positive self-image and incorporating various stenciling techniques. Layering …

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Watercolor Painting Techniques from Danielle Donaldson

Mixed-media artist and CreativeGirl author, Danielle Donaldson, is the host of three new mixed-media instructional videos dedicated to drawing and watercolor painting techniques. In Creative Girl Workshop: Watercolor Illustrations, Creative Girl Workshop: Watercolor Story Blocks and Creative Girl Workshop: Watercolor …

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