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  • Watercolor Experiments

    A New Year

    It's a new year, and I've been busy painting. Painting the bedroom. Painting with watercolors and gouache. Painting goals and…
    January 1, 2014
  • Oana Befort's Favorite Art Supplies

    Watercolor Painting Inspiration

    I went to Michael's a few days ago to pick up some Christmas picks to spruce up a so-so garland…
    December 18, 2013
  • DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    These are special invitations — ones that you might make for a handful of close friends. They'll either need to…
    December 4, 2013
  • Painting Tips Video Series

    A New Video Series with Painting Tips

    I'm so eager to get some paint on the walls of the new house. I'm fine with taking my time…
    October 9, 2013
  • Studio Portrait Lighting Class

    Photography Classes in Chicago

    This post is sponsored by Bing. Earlier this year, I wrote that I wanted to take a photography class, and…
    July 24, 2013
  • Front Entryway

    Wood Doors, White Trim

    I left the doors unpainted in the front entryway. (Thanks for your feedback.) The door between the living room and…
    May 15, 2013
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  • Watercolor Experiments

    A New Year

    It’s a new year, and I’ve been busy painting. Painting the bedroom. Painting with watercolors and gouache. Painting goals and plans with big, loose brush…

    January 1, 201417 commentsArtsy, My Life
  • Oana Befort's Favorite Art Supplies

    Watercolor Painting Inspiration

    I went to Michael’s a few days ago to pick up some Christmas picks to spruce up a so-so garland on the stairs. (I was…

    December 18, 201331 commentsCrafty (& Handy), My Life
  • DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    DIY Wood Slice Holiday Party Invitations

    These are special invitations — ones that you might make for a handful of close friends. They’ll either need to be hand-delivered or mailed in…

    December 4, 20138 commentsCrafty (& Handy), Holidays
  • Painting Tips Video Series

    A New Video Series with Painting Tips

    I’m so eager to get some paint on the walls of the new house. I’m fine with taking my time to make decorating decisions, to…

    October 9, 20133 commentsPainting
  • Studio Portrait Lighting Class

    Photography Classes in Chicago

    This post is sponsored by Bing. Earlier this year, I wrote that I wanted to take a photography class, and that Bing was working with…

    July 24, 20131 commentPhotography
  • Front Entryway

    Wood Doors, White Trim

    I left the doors unpainted in the front entryway. (Thanks for your feedback.) The door between the living room and the stairway shows its age…

    May 15, 201331 commentsPainting, Stairway
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