Projects
Mixed Media with Niji Artist Crayons & Sumi Ink
Try mixing it up with crayons and sumi inks to create layered mixed media pieces!
World of Gansai: Colorful Japanese Watercolors
Artist Karen Elaine introduces you to the colorful world of Gansai 🖌️
Paint Sumi Bamboo
Artist Karen Elaine demonstrates the classical art of sumi-e ("black ink painting" in Japanese) with a demonstration of the traditional bamboo painting.
Origami Inspired Greeting Cards
Get inspired with origami ideas to use in your greeting cards, art journal, collages and more!
Washi Paper Magic
Washi - aka rice paper - is full of magical traits that you just have to see and try for yourself!
Playing with Watercolors on Mineral Paper
See how watercolors perform on Mineral Paper, a paper made of calcium-carbonate and never soaks through.
How to Swatch Watercolors
In this demo artist Karen Elaine shares her favorite techniques for swatching watercolors. This is the first part of a two-part series on watercolors.
Ocean-Themed Watercolors
Artist Karen Elaine guides you through different techniques to create beautiful ocean-themed watercolors - just in time for World Watercolor Month in July!