Anna Berends van LoenenFlip the grid art method: make playful, no-pressure art first, then find the grid inside it. A gentle, beginner-friendly creative exercise.
Anna Berends van LoenenBlind contour drawing is one of the simplest warm-ups you can do and one of the most freeing. Learn the basics, try a no-peeking trick, and work up to drawing your own portrait.
Anna Berends van LoenenTurn paper scraps into a tiny handmade booklet using packaging tape. A simple, playful mixed media project with no rules, just layering and exploring.
Anna Berends van LoenenWhat is grid art? Learn how dividing your page into small sections can help you start abstract art, experiment with materials, and reduce the pressure of a blank page.
Anna Berends van LoenenLearn how to dispose of acrylic paint water responsibly using a simple studio method that separates paint from water before disposal.
Anna Berends van LoenenDo you really need store-bought gesso? Learn what gesso does, how to make DIY gesso at home, and which version fits your art process best.