Click on an image to open the corresponding blog. The blog will have a free pattern (if available), video tutorial link (if applicable), and the written tutorial.
Covered Bridge. This tutorial explains how to create the covered bridge artwork. There are two main purposes to the project. One – show how contrast impacts the visual interest of you art. Two – how to create the textures found in the artwork. Covered Bridge
Crashing ocean waves. This tutorial explains how to create crashing ocean waves. Crashing Ocean Waves tutorial
David’s Winter Scene is visually striking. This artwork features snow, twisted tree bark, distance mountains. Makes a great gift or holiday decor. Winter Scene
Dew Drops, water droplets, rain drops, or whatever you want to call them, are very easy to create.
They add an interesting element to your artwork. This tutorial explains how to create them even in areas that are already burned in. Dew Drops
Ferns and rocks. This video explains how to create simple sword ferns and rocks. There isn’t a corresponding blog. Also, no pattern is needed. https://youtu.be/ZNshIA0dc9A
I think the ferns and or rocks would made a good background for small objects like insects, lizards, or small animals. They would also be a great background filler for some flowers. You could even add some color to the flower to help the stand out from the background.
Evergreen trees. This video explains how to create 3 different evergreen trees. The trees are beginner friendly. No pattern needed, and there isn’t a corresponding blog. https://youtu.be/d4n69Xq7AB0
Jaguar. The background on this jaguar can be used for numerous other applications like birds, deer, etc. Jaguar part 3
The shown artwork is the final results from the third installment of the 3-part series.
Parts one and two explain how to create the jaguar. Part 3 covers just the background.
Icicle. This tutorial explains how to create an icicle. An icicle can be place on a leaf, tree, house eave, etc., to give artwork a wintery appearance. Icicle tutorial
The jungle explains how to create ruffled leaves, vines, and a distant waterfall. The Jungle tutorial
Maple leaves. This artwork explains how to create maple leaves. The method used can be used on any type of leaf. Maple Leaves
The tutorial also discusses two different methods of adding color. One method uses and airbrush, and the other colored pencil.
You could add these leaves to a picture frame, border around artwork, etc.
The maple trees artwork is good for backgrounds. The tutorial will explain how to create a basic maple tree. Then it goes on to explain how to add additional filler trees. Maple Trees
This is a beginner friendly mountain lake scene. Mountain Lake
This realistic mountain scene is based on Mt Shuksan; an actual mountain found in Washington state. The tutorial explains how to create the jagged mountains and the snow found around the peaks. Realistic Mountain
The moonlit tree is a beginner friendly project. This project is a creative example of how you can incorporate embossing into your artwork. My use of the term embossing means that you are creating engraved designs that get revealed when you burn over them. Moonlit tree
Smoke. This tutorial explains how to create smoke two different ways. One method uses straight pyrography. The other uses a rotary tool. Smoke
This composite image shows a weathered post. This post makes a perfect perch for birds, and other small animals.
Here’s a link to a YouTube video that explains how to create it: https://youtu.be/DYZI2fUFwf8
This tutorial explains how to create this winter scene. Winter Scene