Tag Archives: painting

Personalizing a Watercolor Box

Posted on 2016-06-06 by iHanna

Watercolors are commonly stored in a boring looking black metall box bought in the store…But does it need to be so… black? …so boring? …so store bought looking? I say: nay! Let’s personalize it and make it more fun! When … Continue reading →

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Illustrating Christmas

Posted on 2015-12-17 by iHanna

I have been illustrating Christmas in two recent paintings. They are not elaborate in style or detail, or even very thought through, but they’re my try at doing some kind of “design”, illustrating the season of Christmas in my own … Continue reading →

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Everyday is a good day when you paint | Inspiration en masse

Posted on 2015-10-30 by iHanna

I love to inspire you guys to be more creative in your everyday life, but since I haven’t had the energy or time to write posts myself lately (and now I’ve got a horrible cold this week) I will post … Continue reading →

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Awesome Supplies | Go Create Gouache

Posted on 2015-02-17 by iHanna

I got a kit of gouache paint tubes from a friend. It’s my first try with gouaches since school, and it’s always fun to explore new paints. Gouache is similar to watercolors, but my watercolors are not in tubes, and … Continue reading →

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Art Journal Peek | Unapologetic

Posted on 2014-09-26 by iHanna

Christlike communications are expressed in tones of love rather than loudness. They are intended to be helpful rather than hurtful. They tend to bind us together rather than to drive us apart. They tend to build rather than to belittle. … Continue reading →

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Art Journal Peek: Winged things

Posted on 2014-07-04 by iHanna

Why do people say “grow some balls?” Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding. Betty White Winged things are flying in. They never seem to be travling in … Continue reading →

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A million Gray Areas

Posted on 2014-06-19 by iHanna

Life isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find? Ridley Scott My love for polka dots, circles and spots is not winding down but increasing. I spot them everywhere in my life, pun intended. I also … Continue reading →

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Video | Views from my Creative Life

Posted on 2014-04-18 by iHanna

It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez It has been such lovely weather this entire week, my birthday week. And now Easter is … Continue reading →

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Paint Your Own Dala Horse Workshop

Posted on 2013-12-12 by iHanna

A few weeks back I held a workshop at the Stockholm university. It was super fun and I took lots of photos while we painted. Some of you have seen a few instagram pics already, but I wanted to share … Continue reading →

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The road to Rainbow Kitten

Posted on 2013-11-17 by iHanna

Creativity can take you anywhere. That’s what I love the most about creativity. You know? Sometimes, when you’re sitting and creating, and all of a sudden… Please follow and like: Related PostsHow to create layers in your art journal Art … Continue reading →

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