Hello there, lovely painters. If you're new around here, let's get acquainted really quickly... I am Kari Lynn M., a fellow artist just like you! And I happen to be an artist who loves connecting with other artists, chatting art, and sharing art tips and such... so, hey, let's just be friends already, right? Alright, …
Author: Kari Lynn M
Hey there! I'm Kari, a self-published author/independent artist/amateur cake decorator/freelance writer and creator with a dream. The dream of sharing stories with as many people I can possibly reach... and having an abundant supply of white chocolate truffles.
And that's pretty much me!
How to Perfect Your Watercolor Flowers
Everybody absolutely loves the look of watercolor flowers. After all, they can appear to pop off the page or canvas with vibrant colors that seamlessly flow into one another, and that's something beautiful. But, then the other shoe drops because... well, admiring watercolor flowers is one thing, and making watercolor flowers is completely another! Don't …
An Artist Breaks Down How Marilyn Monroe Is Painted
Ever wondered how professional painters... well, paint portraits? Or have you ever wanted to learn how to paint professional portraits yourself? Today's your lucky day. And... gosh, I'm so excited for this! Now, for those of you who I may not have met yet... hey there; I'm Kari Lynn M., a professional artist who loves …
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Improve Your Paintings with These 10 Brush Techniques
Guys, listen... just practicing different brushstrokes can totally transform your paintings. And this works for both acrylic and watercolor paintings! In fact, there are tons of different brushstroke techniques you can try to add textures and blended effects to your art, and I'm going to share 10 of them with you right here, right now. …
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Introducing… a New Way to Learn Painting
Fellow artists—are you ready to take your painting skills to the next level? Because, today, you can. Yep, right here, right now. With Canvas Academy. Ever wanted to learn how to make paintings of landscapes, portraits, and more? Or have you ever wondered how people actually go from a complete beginner to a well-experienced painter …
Come Get This FREE 7-Day Painting Challenge Book
This is, honestly, the perfect kick-starter for any beginner (or experienced) artist who wants to commit to a week-long painting journey... and, yes, you read correctly—it's all completely free. Introducing the totally free "Beginner's 7-Day Painting Challenge" book... available for you to download as a PDF/workbook file right here, right now. Download the Painting Book …
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So… What in the Heck Is “Color Theory”???
Simply put... well, there's nothing really simple about color theory. However, that doesn't mean it has to be confusing, especially since we need to use it, basically, every time we sit down as artists to paint a canvas! And, while there are probably a hundred different definitions of "color theory", I'll just share mine. Which …
Snatch Up This FREE Painting Journal/Workbook
AH—I can't even begin to tell you all how excited I am to share this amazing FREEBIE with you today... Because, hey, I'm a gal who loves to paint... and, assuming you're reading this, you're probably a fellow artist who loves to paint, too. Safe to say? So, to celebrate the beautiful art of painting... …
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How to Do Pilates WHILE You Read
Okay, so everyone just loved the "how to do yoga while reading" video so much, and so I thought... hey, why not make these "how to" videos a bit of a series? Eh? Thus, this brand new "how to do PILATES while reading" video was created so that you all can learn a quick and …
What Is an “Aesthetic” + Does Your Bookstagram Need One?
Hello again, fellow homedogs and book lovers alike! Today, I want to have a chat about aesthetic. Specifically, Instagram aesthetics. Even more specifically, Bookstragram aesthetics on Instagram. So, whether you've been around on Insta for a while, or you're completely new to the platform... well, I got you! Because we're going to go over what …
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