Be Different

This is a rare find in my collection as it did not start as a coloring page. Instead, this painting was inspired by my two very unique brothers who do not care that they are different from the "norm". I have since taken their examples into my life and tried to be ME without concern for fitting in with everyone else. We may seem quirky to other people but we are happy.

This original is the only of it's kind. I have not uploaded it to my Red Bubble website for reproduction. It is for sale in my SHOP. It comes matted, ready for an 8x10 in frame and in a protective plastic cover, signed by the artist.

Materials Used

140# Multimedia paper - It's thick and able to withstand layers of water-based paints. I also enjoy the texture of the 300 series paper. Get 2 packs (32 sheets each) of Arteza Watercolor paper from Amazon by clicking here.

Gouache paints - I love these better than watercolor because once it dries I can go back and put more layers on top to achieve richer colors and depth. I also love the chalky look and feel of the finished piece in person. It almost looks like pastels, which I love but I hate the mess! These paints provide the win-win of rich colors and texture without the mess. Get a set of 24 colors from Amazon by clicking here.

Cruzin'

This guy was a special request for a friend as I was making the Hawaiian Coloring book. Her Grandson loves sharks and wanted a "surfing shark" to put on his wall. I instantly loved the idea and happily obliged.

Get this dude printed on a t-shirt, sticker, notebook, canvas, and more on my RED BUBBLE website! Art Prints at reasonable prices. Notebooks for school. Journals, mugs, and more for gifts!

The original painting is for sale in my SHOP matted, signed, and frame ready.

Materials Used

140# Multimedia paper - It's thick and able to withstand layers of water-based paints. I also enjoy the texture of the 300 series paper. Get 2 packs (32 sheets each) of Arteza Watercolor paper from Amazon by clicking here.

Tombow Calligraphy Pens (fine tips) - My mother gave me a set of these for my birthday and my artistic mind burst with glittery glee when I realized how easily these pens made thick and thin lines in a single stroke! They also ink right over the chalky gouache paint (when it is dry) so if I want to make a piece pop with bold black outlines I can. As an artist I love tools and materials that give me more options to use them. Get a set of 2 pens (different sizes) from Amazon by clicking here.

Gouache paints - I love these better than watercolor because once it dries I can go back and put more layers on top to achieve richer colors and depth. I also love the chalky look and feel of the finished piece in person. It almost looks like pastels, which I love but I hate the mess! These paints provide the win-win of rich colors and texture without the mess. Get a set of 24 colors from Amazon by clicking here.

Eternal Potential

Within each of us there is potential to create worlds without number, if we only live worthy enough in this life to possess that power in the next.

Get this art printed on a t-shirt, sticker, notebook, canvas, and more on my RED BUBBLE website! Art Prints for the home, and notebooks for school. Journals, mugs, and more for reasonable prices!

Materials Used

140# Multimedia paper - It's thick and able to withstand layers of water-based paints. I also enjoy the texture of the 300 series paper. Get 2 packs (32 sheets each) of Arteza Watercolor paper from Amazon by clicking here.

Gouache paints - I love these better than watercolor because once it dries I can go back and put more layers on top to achieve richer colors and depth. I also love the chalky look and feel of the finished piece in person. It almost looks like pastels, which I love but I hate the mess! These paints provide the win-win of rich colors and texture without the mess. Get a set of 24 colors from Amazon by clicking here.