Beach Glass Treasure

So what exactly are the differences between craft acrylic paint and professional mixed media paint and why am I sharing this? The answer to this depends on what you are trying to achieve! In this post, I will show you what the differences are amongst mixed media opaque, transparent, and color spray paint, then introduce the world's greatest invention ever so that you know exactly what to choose when you are in creation mode. If you are creating on different surfaces and whether your art will be exposed to the elements outside in nature it makes it different to know what type of paint to be utilizing! -This post contains affiliate links from Blick Art Materials. These are links that will open in another tab in your web browser when clicked. When you make a purchase from this link, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Mixed Media Paint Opaque Acrylic Gel Used the best for bold edges, or for a layering appearance that oil paint produces. S...

J ingle Bells Batman Smells Robin Laid an Egg! Does anyone else hate Xmas? It’s not that I don't care about the season but when it starts after Halloween it gets quite annoying by the time it’s here. The more I considered this topic before putting this post together, I realized that a lot of people share this same feeling. As an adult, the sentimental feelings of joy and presents are filled with stress and lots of coffee leading up to the actual day. -This post contains affiliate links. These are links that when clicked will open in a new tab on your browser. When a sale and/or service is made through this link, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you . 1.) What's the Meaning again? Jesus is probably pissed at corporate America! How dare discounts and gifts of random stuff take over his birthday! The nerve of those bandits trying to steal his replica baby image from the manger every year. Those fake smiles around the relatives tha...

Are you an artist who uses different types of mediums in your artwork?   If so, that's awesome! Have you been wondering how to market your artwork and start making money other than arts/crafts shows that make you work twice as hard? If you answered, yes, to the above then you're in the right spot! Hi, I'm Rachel, a mixed media artist as well! I love it and the creativity that transpires from it! When I first started in the art world, I was quickly running straight up against a brick wall and heading downhill quickly into the negatives profit-wise....that is until one day I decided to pop my own introverted bubble and start selling my masterpieces and understanding the powers of social media, local networking, Pinterest, SEO, affiliate marketing and the backbone of my entire business Vango Art  where my art is for sale. ---This post contains affiliate advertising links. These are links that will open in another tab on your web browser if clicked. I'm not...

Scrambling around in a panic before a family birthday gathering after the invitation made it to your phone merely a few hours prior? Have you received a graduation party invitation but don't want to be cliche and just fork over money in a card? Could you not make up your mind on what to get someone right before Xmas and waited until the last second? Or were piled high with important obligations and late nights awake getting things done that you didn't even realize the next gift-giving holiday arrived until the day of the event? If so, this list of 5 quick and easy last minute gifts for any occasion will save you in those awkward moments! -This post contains affiliate links. After you complete your purchase from one of these links I receive a small commission that I utilize to keep this reading material free of charge. 1.) A card with money (or just a card) Go to Dollar Tree or Dollar General and browse the cards section and purchase 1 card for the following o...

    Woohoooooooooooooooo! A sale! After the initial victory dance and your heart rate settles....its time to start packing up your masterpiece and shipping it off! I put together 5 hacks to make this process a little easier! (This post contains affiliate links. When clicked and a sale is made I earn a commission from that sale!)     ***Bonus Tip*** Don't use garbage bags or any materials that will carry smells (such as that sandwich you warmed up in the microwave for lunch), paper towels, old shredded newspaper, or sandwich bags.        ***Make sure to write on the outside of the box with a Sharpie FRAGILE and PLEASE KEEP UPRIGHT! DO NOT LAY FLAT***   These hacks should help make things a bit easier and hopefully, the shipping part goes well! Leave me a comment or follow me on Instagram @beachglasslove2! Thank ...

H ave you ever wandered down the aisle of your local craft store and wondered where to start?  W hat to use for which part of your painting? I've done the same..... In this post I am going to run through some basics when using acrylics ***This post contains affiliate links. There are links on this post that when clicked lead to other websites that will open in a separate tab in your browser. When you purchase through the affiliate link I earn a small commission from that sale at no additional cost to you! I only use affiliated products that I have personally used and recommend ! Soft Body Daler Rowney System 3 Acrylic is my favorite softer body but yet smooth acrylic that spreads easily. After the first coat dries a second layer is definately needed. Very easy to mix with other colors either on the palette or on the painting itself and smoothly blends! This is actually considered a student grade medium body however, I believe this is more higher qual...