Inspiring Art Projects

Follow along with artist Keena Gozé as she shares tricks and tips for drawing a creative portrait with Prismacolor Premier colored pencils and markers. Using markers as a base, she layers over it with colored pencil to add value, contrast, and depth.

Follow along with artist Katy Lipscomb as she shares tips for drawing a butterfly koi fish with Derwent Inktense pencils, then deepening the colors with water.

Follow along with artist Anna Wilson as she demonstrates how to draw detailed sunflowers on a Legion Stonehenge Spiral Pad.

Learn to paint vibrant citrus slices using Fabriano Artistico Watercolor Paper, a luxurious, bright white surface that makes colors pop.

Explore tips and tricks for drawing a hyper-realistic eye with Prismacolor Premier markers and colored pencils. Learn how artist Keena Gozé combines markers and colored pencils to create colorful blends and realistic effects.

Up the sturdiness and style of your spiral journal with a handy cover made by you! Learn how to use canvas and bookbinding tape to eliminate flimsiness and prevent spirals from deforming. Create a pencil holder on the front to make this cover the complete package.

As early as the 2nd century A.D., Coptic Christians living in Egypt employed a simple stitching method to bind books. Still in use today, an advantage of journals sewn in the Coptic style is that they lie completely flat when open. Use bleedproof paper, watercolor paper, or any multimedia paper to customize your Coptic journal!

All it takes is a little tape and some paint to transform simple mason jars into stylish, decadent lanterns for your dinner table.

Give your table cover a spooky makeover with fake blood splatter! Learn how to make fake blood with Rit dye and a food thickener, then create a splatter look using a squeeze bottle. Set the dye with Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative, rinse in cold water, and wash before using.

Get into the Halloween spirit with colorful trick-or-treat bags! Learn how to make unique tie-dye patterns on a cotton pillowcase using Rit dye. Apply a Halloween vinyl embellishment as a finishing touch for a trick-or-treat bag that’s so cute, it’s scary.

Create a vibrant Monstera print using Utrecht Artists’ Fluid Acrylic Paint and an easy monoprinting technique.

Learn how artist Ali LePere creates seamless color gradations with Tombow Dual Brush Pens! Learn Ali’s easy trick for blending colors to bring an inspiring message to life.

Catch the art bug! Learn how to create contrast and texture on creepy, crawly bug bodies by carving into an Ampersand Claybord panel. Then bring these bugs to life with FW Acrylic Artists’ Inks, a pen holder, and a nib!

Turn dried acrylic paint into a kaleidoscopic mosaic! Known as “skins”, dried acrylic paint is a fun, flexible material that can be cut into shapes and arranged to create mosaic beautiful designs. Learn how to use mediums and add-ins for gorgeous transparent and textured effects—this demo is perfect for all ages and skill levels!

An ancient tool with a modern twist! Learn how to create your very own feather quill. Decorate your feather with Blick Matte Acrylics and add a metal nib for easier control, then you’re all set to write or draw!

Unwind while learning how to create shimmering, high-contrast artwork that really pops! This easy-to-follow tutorial makes it easy to get started with metallic watercolors and metallic gel pens on black paper.

Learn simple macramé techniques as you craft along with Julie to create boho-inspired home décor! Discover how to use plastic stitchery canvas, cotton cord, hemp, and jute to create perfectly-spaced geometric designs. Tie on simple knots, then finish your piece with decorative beads and fringe—you’ll be left with on-trend wall art that looks much more complex than it actually is.

Learn a simple technique to create washes of color, adding dimension to your watercolor paintings.

Paint along with Blick Featured Artist Rachel Christopoulos as she demos an easy technique for creating a vibrant abstract palm tree with Daler-Rowney System3 Fluid Acrylics.

Paint along with watercolor artist Jenna Rainey as she shows how she uses the Princeton Blooms Brush to create colorful watercolor flowers, including petals, leaves, and stems.