I do love a tea-themed painting

Hi friends! This was a blast to paint and I was able to finish a sketchbook!

I had the last page left in this precious Arches watercolor paper sketchbook but I wasn’t sure if I would use it because it had some smudges and stains on it but I figured, what the heck, I might as well. Sometimes working with a surface that isn’t perfect frees you up because you don’t have the expectation that what you create will be anything special. This gives you the permission to let loose and have fun. Which I totally did! You can see the process in today’s video! Enjoy!

Supplies (affiliate links used)

• M Grahm Watercolors (burnt sienna, Ultramarine blue, cadmium lemon, quin rose, sap green)

• Prismacolor Col-Erase pencil in Orange

• Distress Oxide inks at Amazon or Blick

• Small ink brushes

• Script stamps

• Minc Foil in rose gold

• Adhesive for foil (this pen works well)

• Stencils (the pack I bought is no longer available but this pack is similar)

• Acrylic pen (brown)

• Sketchbook: Handmade by Artsi Rosi in ETSY

• Reference photo: #foodpaintchallenge on Instagram

• Palette: KRYDRUFI Portable All-in-One Modular Painting Station with Paint Brush Cleaner and Holders, Wet Paint Palette Tray with Lid for Miniature Painting and Acrylic Paints

I loved pulling out the gold foil, inks, and stencils that I hadn’t used in ages. It was fun and freeing. I hope this inspired you to dig out those forgotten supplies and play! Happy crafting!