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, …
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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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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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The Top 11 Free Painting Classes to Take in 2026
In need of some painting inspiration? Er... "paint-spiration?" Well, I got you! Below, I've creating a running list (that I frequently update!) to share all of my top, totally free painting classes with you. These are all available to watch right now on YouTube, and most only require you to have a few simple art …
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Get FREE Holiday Cards–Only on My Etsy Shop!
Calling all art lovers near and far... I have an announcement to make. From now through December 20th, 2023, you can get one FREE hand-painted, holiday-themed greeting card with EVERY item purchased and shipped from my Etsy shop, Canvas by Kari! (See pictures of those below.) And I've got lots of great items, trust me... …
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Take a Painting “Class” with Me!
So, I felt like I had already shared this news on this here blog, but then I realized that... well, I haven't, so, here it is! I'm trying out something new on Etsy: virtual painting "classes"! Which, actually, are a lot more like painting kits with on-demand video tutorials, but you can definitely call it …
See Marilyn Monroe painted in six minutes!
Hey guys, I did another time-lapse painting video! This one is for my new "Classic Hollywood Collection" on my Etsy shop (hashtag shop small y'all!), which I'll be adding more and more paintings to over the summertime... because I love classic Hollywood ladies! This is the first "vertical" video I've done, so it's meant to …
