Glimmerbug Art Blog
Inspiration and creative ideas for your artistic journey
From beginner tips to advanced techniques, explore our collection of articles designed to inspire and guide your creative practice.
The Creative Art Village Is Open: Join Our Mindful Online Art Membership
If you’ve been searching for a gentle, inspiring way to bring more creativity into your life, this is your moment—the doors to The Creative Art Village are officially open.
The Creative Art Village is a cozy, welcoming online art membership designed for anyone who wants to explore watercolor, mixed media, and slow, mindful drawing in a supportive creative community.
Full Swatch & Review: Artistro Professional Watercolor Palette 🎨 Is It Worth It?
In this video, I’m swatching the Artistro Professional Watercolor Palette and sharing my experience with how the colors activate, blend, and flow on paper. This is a relaxing, real-time look at each shade to help you see the true tones and decide if this watercolor set is right for your art practice.
Let’s Have Cake… and Art!
Thursday mornings are for cake and slow drawing! Come on in and see what we did in class this week!
The Easiest Way to Choose Colors for Your Whimsical Watercolor Painting
Ever get stuck trying to pick the “right” colors for your watercolor piece? 💕 It doesn’t have to be complicated! I just released a new blog post sharing my favorite stress-free ways to choose colors for whimsical watercolor paintings. Think happy trios, nature’s palettes, and a sprinkle of color magic. 🌈✨ Let your brush (and heart) lead the way!
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs): Tiny Canvases, Big Joy
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are tiny canvases (2.5 x 3.5 in.) perfect for experimenting and trading. Use sturdy cardstock or watercolor paper, a few paints or pens, collage bits, scissors, and glue. Begin with a color wash or texture, add a focal (bird, owl, or village), then embellish with ink, stamps, or patterned paper. Keep designs bold and simple. On the back note your name, title, date, materials, sign, and trade to connect. For step-by-step photos, mixed-media tips, themes, supplies, and swap ideas, read our blog post!
When the Creative Bug Hits!
When the creative bug hits and you are seeing inspiration all over the place, the results can be amazing!