Videos

CHALKBOARD WALL HAND LETTERING HOW-TO: Accent Wall

In this video I show how to make a DIY calligraphy inspiration wall. This hand lettered chalkboard wall is a fun accent wall for your office, playroom, or craft area. I used chalk so I can change the quote whenever I want, but I blended it with a paintbrush for a softer look on my textured wall. Check out my channel for more hand lettering videos.

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BUYING & SELLING VINTAGE IN 2019: Dallas Market Center and Market at The Star

Today\’s video gives you a peek at two markets in the Dallas area for buying and selling vintage, flea market, up cycled, and unique items. The Vintage Temporaries are open to credentialed buyers at Dallas Market Center but guest passes are available during the summer and winter markets. Market at The Star is an outdoor market hosted by Flea Style featuring a range of vendors who appeal to vintage and flea market lovers. 

MORNING PAGES TO BULLET JOURNALS: 7 Reasons to Start a Journal in 2019

In this video I\’ll show you seven reasons you should start, or return to, journaling before the year gets away! I\’ll talk about so many options from bullet journals to morning pages, art journaling and traditional diary writing that can help you grow artistically and personally. It\’s not too late to develop a positive habit for 2019!

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CRAFT SHOW TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

In this week\’s video I\’ll discuss tips for selecting which art or craft shows to try when you are just starting out. Whether you are thinking about selling your merchandise at a craft fair, art show, or holiday market there are some questions you should ask. The more you know going in, the better chance you have for a successful show! I\’m showing video from the Fleastyle Spring 2019 show held in Dallas at Market Hall and some clips from Ft. Worth\’s Main Street Arts Festival.

LETTERING IDEAS FOR CALLIGRAPHERS + FREE DOWNLOAD

In this video, I\’m showing several fun ideas for lettering styles. I\’ll paint a chalkboard sign for a bridal shower in modern calligraphy based on a classic italic alphabet, then show three different names to decorate the sign for multiple uses. You\’ll see how to diy a cute sign using paint pens. I like to fill in the downstrokes with a paintbrush because it\’s faster but you don\’t need to paint- you can fill in the spaces with the paint pen! This video is shown at 2x normal speed but you can see it doesn\’t have to take long to make something beautiful and original.

TIPS FOR SELLING AT OUTDOOR ART FAIRS + Ft. Worth Main St. Arts Festival

In this video, I share some tips for setting up your art booth for an outdoor show. Art shows, craft shows, and fairs are popular in the Spring and Summer but you have to be prepared for rain, wind and sunshine! See the festivities in Fort Worth, Texas at their 2019 Main Street Arts Festival as we discuss the pros and cons of selling your arts and crafts at an outside or open-air market. Some of the artists shown here: Angela Kullmann & Russell Grace (Oak Grove Plantation photos) Dolan Geiman (Large collage of Native American Chief) Ed Myers (Surreal paintings with digital elements) If I showed your art but didn\’t have your name please let me know so I can credit you! Cheers to all the wonderful artists who exhibited.