SketchBox Kit – Diann’s favorite art goodies
Collaboration with SketchBox! I’m excited to share that SketchBox partnered with me to create a kit of some of my favorite art goodies. This kit includes things you may not have but are so much fun — and useful! Art Graf Water soluble pencils Pilot Parallel water-soluble ink pen with extra wide nib Water brush…
Affiliate Links
Thanks to everyone who uses our affiliate links. We have had a painting challenge, with a prize, every week in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and will continue in 2024 — and a few extra challenges (World Watercolor Month, Inktober). We do not exclude any countries. Winners are all over the world. We have mailed prizes…
Twelve Days of Christmas featuring Duck
One of our talented (and clever) members, Suzanne Watson (The Sketching Doctor) has created another fun adventure with Duck. The Twelve Days of Christmas… For prints of the Twelve Days, you may order through The Sketching Doctor, or Redbubble. Christmas cards of the Twelve Days can be ordered through Redbubble (or from The Sketching Doctor…
Sponsor Appreciation
Let’s take a moment to thank all the sponsors we’ve had this year. They have given so much to this group: online classes, free demos, art supplies, and encouragement. And thanks to everyone who uses our affiliate links. We have had a painting challenge, with a prize, every week in 2020, 2021, and every…
20% Discount: The Devon Artist, Wildlife Tutorials
From our recent Wildlife challenge, Paul Hopkinson, The Devon Artist, created a 20% discount code for our group for a 1 month, 6 month, or annual subscription. I painted one of his free tutorials – the cute robin below, and signed up immediately. He gives very detailed instructions, step by step. He has over 130…
10% Discount: Jackman’s Art Supply
I have recently discovered Jackman’s Art Materials and love their paint! Here are paintings I did using the cool and warm primaries set. The paints are highly pigmented, dreamy, blend so well. And they are cadmium-free. Jackman’s Art Materials has offered a discount code of 10% for their entire catalogue. To look at all of…
Digital Art – Procreate for Beginners with Ksenia Annis
Developing the initial study for your artwork can be easier using digital art. My art journey began on my iPad. My goal was to learn Procreate, but it looked too complex to me. I am so excited that Ksenia Annis, our long-time sponsor, is conducting a live class — Procreate for Beginners. When is the…
Sketchbox Social Squad Program
Want to earn rewards, discounts, and exclusive gifts from Sketchbox? Attention SketchBoxers and fans: SketchBox just launched their Social Squad program that you can earn rewards, discounts, and exclusive gifts by tagging @getsketchbox on social media from your public account. This is a free program to join and your first post will get you $5…
Winners – World Watercolor Month 2022
Here are the random winners for the challenge: World Watercolor Month! Winners: If you won a product, please email your complete mailing address to diann.wbb@gmail.com. If you are outside the USA, please include phone number since international shipping documents require phone number. If you won an online course, please email me your name.…
World Watercolor Month 2022
July is World Watercolor Month! To recognize and celebrate WORLD WATERCOLOR MONTH, paint one, some, or all of the Doodlewash July daily prompts. In early August, we will randomly select 10 winners for some amazing prizes! –> Make sure to include #WWM2022 in your post in the Watercolor – Beginners and Beyond Facebook…