Icelandic Poppies, dancing and twirling in the wind. Take a look behind the scenes of the creation of the collection of Icelandic Poppies by Angele Kamp.
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And don't forget to share your work on social media. We love seeing what you create with the art classes. Tag us on our Instagram page so we can feature you or join our private, members only Facebook group and post your art yourself.
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Trace
Use an object to trace two circles that are overlapping each other. These will be the base of our drawing.
Sketch
Create a light sketch of the flowers and the butterfly. Don't press too hard because you will be erasing the pencil lines later on.
Use a fineliner
Once your sketch is complete you can trace the outlines with a thin fineliner or micron pen.
Add more details
Now that you've traced the outlines with fineliner, you can add shading and details such as small lines and dots.
Erase pencil sketch
Finish your drawing by erasing the pencil sketch and you'll be left with a beautiful floral butterfly drawing!
Style & photograph
One last step is to style & photograph your drawing. You can style your photo with natural elements like flowers or Botanics or use the art materials to style your shot.
Share on social media
And don't forget to share your work on social media. We love seeing what you create with the art classes. Tag us on our Instagram page so we can feature you or join our private, members only Facebook group and post your art yourself.
Materials
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Join the Bloom Creatives membership to watch the step-by-step video tutorial. We have a library full of online art classes that will teach you how to draw and paint Botanics with watercolor.
What is the Bloom Creatives
The Bloom Creatives is a membership for artists who want to learn the basics of watercolors & drawing in our easy to follow art classes.
New art classes each month
New content is added each month so you'll always have something new to create. Each month we add new art classes for drawing and painting and a monthly art challenge.
❯ Drawing classes
❯ Watercolor classes
❯ Monthly art challenge on Instagram
Want to paint a dreamy pink butterfly with watercolors? Then this tutorial is for you. We'll start with a quick sketch on our watercolor paper and then paint it with pretty hues of pink and purple watercolors.
Use a photo as a reference for your butterfly or draw from memory. Sketch it lightly on watercolor paper directly or transfer it by using a lightbox.
Mix pink watercolor with a touch of brown or a bit of purple. For the first layer you will want to add a lot of water so you can paint a light layer onto the sketch.
While the first layer is still wet you can add shading by painting a darker layer onto the outer edge of the wings. Repeat these steps on the bottom wings as well.
Once your first layer is completely dry you can add details by painting a pattern the wings. Use a small brush with a light pink and make really thin strokes.
Finish your painting by filling in the body of the butterfly and the antennae.
As a final step you can add a splash of paint to give it a nice effect and make it unique. You can also paint these with a small brush if you are not comfortable splashing paint on your butterfly.
Da Vinci paint brushes no. 1 & 4
Burnt Umber 076
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Join the Bloom Creatives membership to watch the step-by-step video tutorial. We have a library full of online art classes that will teach you how to draw and paint Botanics with watercolor.
The Bloom Creatives is a membership for artists who want to learn the basics of watercolors & drawing in our easy to follow art classes.
New content is added each month so you'll always have something new to create. Each month we add new art classes for drawing and painting and a monthly art challenge.
❯ Drawing classes
❯ Watercolor classes
❯ Monthly art challenge on Instagram
Let's create a Eucalyptus branch and paint it with watercolors using a reference photo.
Use a reference photo
Using a photo or a real-life reference of the Eucalyptus branch can help make your sketch more realistic. The sketch is the base of your painting so you'll want to get it right.
Trace with fineliner
Once you're done with the sketch you will want to trace it with a fine liner. This will make the sketch more visible when we transfer it to watercolor paper.
Transfer to watercolor paper
Use a lightbox, a window or in my case I'm using my iPad to trace the sketch onto watercolor paper.
Mix your colors
Now it's time to mix our colors. Use the colors in your palette to mix a dark green with a touch of blue. I am using Payne's Gray & Perylene Green from Winsor & Newton. You can test your color on a scrap piece of paper before you start to paint.
The first wash
Start by painting the Eucalyptus branch with a light wash. You will want to start with the lightest areas first and work your way up to the darkest color.
Add shading
Once your first wash is totally dry you can go ahead and use the reference image to add the shading and the details of the leaves.
Materials
Da Vinci paint brushes no. 1 & 4
Then join the Bloom Creatives membership where we have a library full of online art classes that will teach you how to draw and paint Botanics with watercolor.
The Bloom Creatives is a membership for artists who want to learn the basics of watercolors & drawing in our easy to follow art classes.
New content is added each month so you'll always have something new to create. Each month we add new art classes for drawing and painting and a monthly art challenge.
❯ Drawing classes
❯ Watercolor classes
❯ Monthly art challenge on Instagram
Join now and receive 14 days for free, after that you will be charged $17/month. That way you can see if this membership is for you and you can cancel any time.
Join now & get a 14 day free trial
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]]>With such a large choice of iPads available, which one should you get? That’s a tricky question as there are so many models and generations available. But I’m here to help. Having gone through the pain of choosing the perfect iPad myself, I developed 5 golden tips to help you out.
According to Procreate any iPad released after 2015 is compatible with Procreate app. So if you’d like to use the app (which I highly recommend) then you shouldn’t buy any model released before 2015. Can you buy any iPad released after 2015? Yes, so long as it’s compatible with Apple Pencil. More on that in tip #2.
Make sure to choose an iPad generation that is compatible with the Apple Pencil. In my opinion this is very important as I find the Apple Pencil to be superior to its competitors. This is mainly because it is pressure sensitive, which means it has the ability to create thinner or thicker lines depending on the pressure you apply. Perfect for drawing and lettering!
The size is a highly personal choice and you should choose what works best for your lifestyle and budget. As a general rule, the bigger the iPad, the bigger the price tag. But depending on your needs, opting for a bigger size can be worth the investment. I find the 9.7 inch great for traveling or reading. But to draw I much prefer the 12.9 inch as it is similar to an A4 or 8x10 inch size, which is perfect to draw on.
You can choose between different storage sizes ranging from 32GB to 1TB. The bigger the storage capacity the more expensive. If like me you tend to export your work to an external computer, then 64GB should be enough. This is what I have and I am very happy with it.
If you have access to wifi in places where you design, then just go for wifi. Choosing the cellular option is very pricey and might not be necessary!
Yay! You are now in possession of 5 great tips for choosing an iPad that works for you. Remember to choose one that’s compatible with Procreate and Apple Pencil and to choose a size, storage capacity and connexion that fits your lifestyle and needs.
]]>Do you want to know how I add a little magic to my product photos? I use shadows. Playing around with shadows gives my photos extra dimension and adds that special touch of magic.
The most important ingredient when it comes to photography is lighting. I always say that this is even more important than the camera you are using or the number of megapixels your mobile camera has.
Natural light is my all-time favorite and I am always on the lookout for the perfect lighting throughout my home. I set my desk near a window so I can use as much natural light as possible. And when the sun is bright I like to use sheer curtains so it diffuses the harsh sunlight and creates some pretty shadows.
Keep a lookout for shadow play during the day. Take note of what time of day the light hits your desk or studio and use this to your advantage when planning photoshoots. I am always following the yummy light around my home and I know exactly which places I can use to photograph at what time of day.
Not sure how to use shadows in your photography? You can always add a shadow overlay to your photos later on. You can find beautiful shadow overlays in my La Femme moodboard mockups.
Does creating a logo sound scary to you? Well, I have great news for you. You can easily create a professional logo without a graphic design degree. These three simple tips will help you create a logo for your brand in no time.
Your logo is an important element of your branding and your logo is your chance to show to the world what you and your business are about. What sets your brand apart? Is your style minimal & feminine then make your logo reflect this style? Is your style bright & cheery then let your logo be a reflection of that.
Creating a logo for your business does not have to be a long and tedious process. The key is to keep it simple. Your logo could even be your name written in a signature style. You could download a handwritten font or use your own handwriting and digitize it. Add a tagline and a beautiful illustration and you’re ready to go!
Another tip is to purchase a premade logo like the collection shown below. Then, all you have to do is add your business name and tagline and you’ll have a beautiful and professional logo within minutes.
When creating your logo remember to show your style, keep it simple or use a premade logo to create a gorgeous logo within minutes. So what do you say? Are you ready to create your logo?
]]>I want to share with you the story of my creative journey and how I grew into the artist and the business owner that I am today.
The early years
My name is Angèle Kamp, I was born in 1980 and I live in the Netherlands with my husband and our two young boys.
I grew up in a big family of 14 kids and our home was always busy and vibrant. My mom, who is an artist, was always creating art projects for us when we were little and she taught me all of the basic art skills on watercolors, shading, and lettering.
In the year 2000 I enrolled in Graphic Design School, I was 20 years old at the time and design school instantly felt like home. This is what I was missing in my life and I knew that this is what I wanted to do with my talent.
My first job
In 2005, I got a full-time job at a publisher. This job taught me all there was to know about printing, designing magazines, creating logos, branding and designing websites.
When my first son was born in 2009 I cut back to working two days a week. This meant I had plenty of time to be creative. I tried many things throughout the years. One day I wanted to be a blogger or a food photographer and the next I wanted to be a wedding photographer. I also had a webshop where I sold diaper cakes and handmade goodies with my sister but none of these were a success.
Time to quit
In 2012 I started my first webshop selling social media icons and blog templates and I took on small custom graphic design jobs. I made a nice amount of side earnings but it was nowhere near enough to quit my day job.
After nearly 10 years of working at the office, it was time for a change. My heart wasn’t in it and even though I had no idea what I was going to do, I knew I needed to quit that job.
My big break
My big break came in 2016 when I created my first font. I opened up an Etsy & a Creative Market shop and they both became an instant success. To some, this may have seemed like an overnight success but they do not see all the years of trying and failing. All the years of finding my way and trying all the things.
Creative business
Throughout the years I have grown into becoming a full-time artist, graphic designer, and teacher. I have branched out into watercolor art, illustrations & pattern design & teaching tutorials and courses.
My business has grown beyond my imagination and bloomed into a successful thriving business.
Being able to create and teach every day puts a smile on my face. And being able to share my work with the world and help other creatives do the same is what brings me so much joy.
XO Angèle
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The Fallen Leaves watercolor collection was inspired by the yearly transition from Summer to Autumn when the chill hits the air & the leaves start to fall to the ground. When the leaves slowly change their green hues and change their shape by curling their edges.
I collected these leaves in the Fall and painted them with watercolor Green Umber and a hint of Olive Green.
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Are you looking for the perfectly paired font combo? Here are 5 of my favorite free font pairings.
Font Links
Sophia Christie - Lucy Rose
Jaceline - Audrey
August Script - Bodoni Book
Sinthya - Quicksand
Monalisa - Catamaran
Please check the license of the fonts to see if it's free for personal or commercial use.
Click here to view the complete Botanic Gold collection in my shop. It's perfect for creating those wedding suites, logos, mood boards, Instagram posts, magazines, & any other lovely projects you are working on.
I created the gold elements using Procreate on the Ipad and combined all the elements in Photoshop to create a gold Alphabet and gorgeous arrangements.
]]>A watercolor painting of a wreath by Angele. Below you'll find the materials I used.
]]>12 gorgeously stunning fonts for all your wedding suite designs
Font Links
Belista | Silenter | Millerstone | Playfair | Boheme Floral | Kissita | Stylish Calligraphy | Samantha | Memories | Rosabelia | Poppy Shower | Melinda Script
Please check the license of the fonts to see if it's free for personal or commercial use.
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These are 10 of my favorite handwritten free fonts to use for all your designs.
Font Links
White Angelica | Beyond Infinity | Shopping Script| Beauty Dream | Forever | Alexander Lettering | July It | Precious Soul | Baginda Script | Chelsea Olivia
Please check the license of the fonts to see if it's free for personal or commercial use.
This is my easy desktop setup for filming overhead videos for Instagram & YouTube. I use it to film my watercolor art, my hand lettering & illustrating on my Ipad.
All you need for this setup is a desk, a mobile phone & a desktop mobile phone holder. I can clamp the mobile holder to my desk and pop my mobile in. It's nice and sturdy for filming, unlike other ones I tried, and you can easily film vertically for Instagram and horizontally for YouTube.
I have my desk set up near a large window because I prefer using natural window light but on gloomy Autumn days I will also use my ring light.
You can check out all of the materials and equipment I use on my Amazon shop page.
This post includes affiliate links but I only share products I truly love and use.
A stunning collection of gold art and dark blue textures. Combine the elements to create dreamy, delicate designs for weddings, mood boards, Instagram posts, magazines, & any other lovely projects.
Find it in my shop https://crmrkt.com/N6pd8d
DOWNLOAD & UNZIP Download all files onto your computer and unzip them with a program like WinZip, WinRAR or Stuffit Expander.
INSTALL FONTS
HOW TO EDIT YOUR PREMADE LOGO IN PHOTOSHOP
COMMON PHOTOSHOP ERROR Error message 'Photoshop document is unsupported'
Solution 1 The file might be corrupted, try downloading the file once more. If you have slow internet connection please give it some time.
Solution 2 Open the file directly via Photoshop instead of double-clicking on it. Go to Photoshop > File > Open and select the document.
Solution 3 Open a new Photoshop file of 2500x2500, 300dpi RGB, and place the corrupted file into the new one.
HOW TO EDIT YOUR PREMADE LOGO IN ILLUSTRATOR