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Watercolour Otter
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Watercolour Otter

July 31, 2020July 30, 2020 Deborah Smart4 Comments

It seems appropriate to paint a watercolour otter, doesn’t it? I mean – they’re almost always in water, or next to it! Otters are also one of my favourite aquatic animals – they’re just so cute, and playful. For today’s…

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The Lucky Winner Is..
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July 30, 2020 Deborah Smart0 Comments

Happy heat wave, my friend! At least, that’s what is happening here – the heat wave part. Me,not so happy about it. Heat here is always paired with high humidity – and that’s the part I don’t like! It has…

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Shameless Self-Promotion

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 Deborah Smart2 Comments

This, I find, is the most difficult part of being an artist. The shameless self-promotion that we must engage in, if we want anyone to see our art – and maybe even buy it! I’m not very good at promoting…

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Create Dimensional Art
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Create Dimensional Art

July 28, 2020July 26, 2020 Deborah Smart4 Comments

Welcome back, my friend! I have a fun new technique to share with you today. I watched a video on the Ranger Ink-ssentials Facebook Group by Sharen A.K. Harris, a talented artist. You do have to request to join the…

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Today's Challenge Prompt is Santa
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Today’s Challenge Prompt is Santa!

July 27, 2020July 25, 2020 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Here we are, less than 5 months from Christmas! Isn’t that surreal? This whole year has felt like we’ve slipped into some weird, alternate dimension. But – we have our crafting to keep us busy, sane and on track, as…

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Affiliate Spotlight - Scrap 'N Stamp Canada
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Affiliate Spotlight – Scrap ‘N Stamp Canada

July 24, 2020July 23, 2020 Deborah Smart2 Comments

Welcome to this month’s Affiliate Spotlight on Scrap ‘N Stamp Canada! Whenever I join as a new affiliate with a store, I post about that. But, with daily posts 5 days a week, you may have forgotten some of my…

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A New Way to Use Alcohol Inks
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A New Way To Use Alcohol Inks

July 23, 2020July 21, 2020 Deborah Smart6 Comments

By now, if you’ve been following my posts for any time, you know that I love using alcohol inks. I use them for painting with brushes & tools, for creating abstract backgrounds, and even combining those two techniques! I also…

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Sunflower in Alcohol Ink
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Sunflower In Alcohol Ink

July 22, 2020July 21, 2020 Deborah Smart9 Comments

I’m always looking for new techniques and inspiration, in all kinds of mediums. Ink, paint, alcohol ink – even in mediums that I haven’t yet tried! You never know what you might see that will set off a spark in…

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New and Noteworthy

July 21, 2020July 20, 2020 Deborah Smart1 Comment

I always get really jazzed when I see something new and unexpected. Then I really want to share it with you! Today’s new and noteworthy post starts with what looks like a very unassuming stencil. ALTENEW MOUNTAIN SCENE STENCIL Whether…

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Hummingbird in Watercolour
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Hummingbird in Watercolour

July 20, 2020July 19, 2020 Deborah Smart8 Comments

Welcome to a new week! Does anyone know what the date is? Month? Just kidding – I can tell when it’s Monday, because people leave the house to go to work. And I know today’s date, because tomorrow is my…

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