If you’re looking for a fresh and simple way to bring a coastal vibe into your home, you’ll love this charming driftwood and seashell art piece. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to paint a minimal beachy background, layer driftwood, glass, shells, and even a sweet little bird, all finished with resin for a beautiful glossy look.

Step 1: Create the Beachy Background

I started with a simple canvas and chose a few soothing beach-inspired paint colors: Bahama Blue, Sea Breeze, and white.

First, I loaded a 1-inch brush with white paint and brushed it across the bottom third of the canvas to mimic ocean water. I blended a little Sea Breeze and Bahama Blue for extra dimension, working left to right using a flat brush for gentle horizontal strokes. I left “skippies” (small unpainted gaps) here and there for a natural look, and even added a few extra streaks of white on top to simulate seafoam.

Moving up the canvas, I used white as the base for the sky with just a bit of Bahama...

If you’ve got a stash of seashells from a beach vacation and no idea what to do with them, this fun and easy art project is the perfect solution. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a stunning ombre background, layer in crushed glass, and embed your favorite shells in resin to make a beautiful 6x12 coastal canvas that feels like a piece of the ocean right at home.

Step 1: Paint the Ombre Background

To start, I used a 6x12 canvas, but this technique works with any size. I chose three main colors: white, Desert Turquoise, and Midnight Blue for the ombre background. The trick to getting a smooth blend is to work wet-on-wet. I added dots of each color directly onto the canvas (white at the top, turquoise in the middle, blue at the bottom), then blended them together using a flat brush. Starting from the top with white, I worked my way down, gradually blending into the turquoise, and finally into the blue. I used light brush strokes and kept a steady rhythm, blending back and ...

If you’ve been itching to try your hand at a resin project that’s equal parts fun and functional, a resin cheese board is the perfect place to start. Whether you call it a charcuterie board, snack board, or just a pretty piece of art for your kitchen, this project brings color, texture, and a bit of shimmer to your space. I'm walking you through the exact steps I used to create a gorgeous, layered resin look using just a few supplies and some acrylic paint.

Before anything else, make sure your work surface is completely level. Resin is a self-leveling medium, which means if your table is even slightly tilted, it can cause the resin to pool or run off one side. I used a few popsicle sticks under the legs of my tray to adjust things until it was perfectly level.

With the setup ready, it’s time to mix the resin. For this board, I used a total of 4 ounces—2 ounces of resin and 2 ounces of hardener. Be sure to measure carefully and stir for a full three minutes to ...

Join me to create this magical and shimmering piece of mermaid art! Using a stencil, acrylic paint, Dragonfly Glaze paint, and crushed glass, you'll create an iridescent masterpiece that glows with color and texture. Follow along with this step-by-step tutorial to bring your own artwork to life!

I am using a wooden 9xa2 canvas for this art project. Start by painting the entire canvas (along with the edges) with one coat of black acrylic paint. Once dry, apply two coats of gold paint over the black. This gold layer will show through the stencil design. Let the paint dry completely before moving on to the stenciling process.

Secure your mermaid scale stencil onto the canvas using painter’s tape. Since the stencil is slightly larger than the canvas, you’ll need to stencil in sections.

Using a dauber or stencil brush, lightly dab black acrylic paint over the stencil. Be careful not to overload the brush - offloading excess paint onto a paper towel will help prevent seepage under the s...

Let's blend beachy vibes with autumn charm in this unique mixed-media art project! We’ll start by creating a decoupage background with a beach scene, then layer in a beautiful pumpkin, finishing with a touch of sparkle using glass accents and shells. This step-by-step guide will walk you through each stage, bringing coastal and seasonal style to your canvas.

For this art piece, we’ll be crafting a beachy decoupage background using a scenic napkin. Start by trimming the napkin to fit your canvas, then separate the layers until only the top printed layer remains. Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto the canvas, place the napkin on top, and gently smooth it down with your hands to remove any wrinkles. Once it’s secure, apply another coat of Mod Podge over the top to seal it. Tear away any extra napkin from the edges, then use a heat tool to speed up drying.
 

Grab your tracer, tape it to your canvas, place graphite paper underneath, and trace the pumpkin with a stylus.

Instead of tracing, ...

I'm thrilled to be joined by two incredible guest artists - Christie Hawkins from The Social Easel and Kasey Hope with P'zazz Art Studio. Together, we're crafting textured metallic pumpkins on a 6x6 canvas, perfect for adding a festive touch to your fall decor. Not only are these pumpkins adorable and super easy to make, but I'm also giving mine a unique twist by incorporating beachy elements like mini shells, starfish, Starfire glass, and seed beads. 

We are going to use modeling paint to create a textured pumpkin! Load a palette knife with modeling paste, make a large circle, and then create sections on each side in a "parenthesis" shape. Add your stem as well. Let dry for an hour or two.

I'll paint my pumpkin with Metallic Peal paint and blend in Metallic Ice Blue. I'll paint my background with Metallic Rose Shimmer and use dark pink to go around my pumpkin to create a shadow. I'll also paint the stem with Metallic Gold. 

Take the flat side of your brush and dip it into the Ros...

Join me for a fun Christmas in July glass and resin art tutorial! We’re making a cute summer snowman on the beach using acrylic paint, mini starfish, starfire glass, small shells, and beads. This easy project is perfect for adding a touch of holiday cheer to your summer decor!

We are going to start by painting our background with a sandy beach on the bottom and a night sky on the top. Make a tick mark about 3 inches from the bottom. Paint this bottom area with Bleached Sand paint. Dry with a heat tool.

Next, cover this with painter's tape and we'll work on the top portion of the canvas. Paint a circular swirl of white paint in the center of your canvas. Blend in Bleached Sand, making the circle bigger. I'll do the same thing with Midnight Garden and Deep Midnight Blue. Swirl in some more white and Bleached Sand to bring it all together. Dry with a heat tool and remove the painter's tape.

Add a second coat of Bleached Sand to your bottom area, blending in some white paint as well. ...

I'm going to start by dividing my canvas into thirds - the sky, water, and sand. I'll use Sugared Peach to paint the bottom third of my canvas, using the flat edge of a large brush from left to right. Don't cover it completely, but leave some empty areas of your canvas for other colors. Grab some Oyster White and white paint and add those two colors in too. I'll also barely swish in gray paint on the two sides. 

Next, we'll work on the sky. Turn your canvas upside down to make this easier! I'll add Spa Blue, white, and gray paint using the same technique. T...

Let's create some abstract beach art with this beginner-friendly tutorial! Using a combination of acrylic bubbles, glass chips, blue round flat gems, and shells, you'll create a stunning beach scene that's perfect for summer. The background is easily painted with a palette knife, requiring no tracer. Get ready to add some coastal charm to your home with this unique and fun 8x10 art piece!

We are going to start by painting our background with several different colors of blue (Shoreline, Bahama Blue, and Desert Turquoise) along with white. I am using a palette knife, dipping the back into my paint colors, and lightly swiping the color onto my canvas from left to right in a horizontal motion. I'll also paint the sides of my canvas too. Dry with a heat tool.

Now let's add our glass! I am going to start by adding Clear Classic glass, Caribbean Blue glass, and Light Azuria Reflective glass. I'll also stick in a couple of blue round flat gems. glass chips, and shells. I'm concentrating ...

This stunning beach abstract is both fun and beginner-friendly! It requires minimal painting, no tracer, and the best part is, you can't mess it up! We'll be using modeling paste, glass, acrylic bubbles, and resin to bring the tranquil beauty of the beach to your artwork. 

I am using an 8x8 wood canvas from Hobby Lobby. I will start by using painter's tape to split my surface in half. I'll paint the top area's background and sides with Tropical Blue acrylic paint. Dry with a heat tool and then add your painter's tape back so that you can add color to the bottom half. I will paint the bottom background and sides with black acrylic paint. Dry with a heat tool again.

Use the back of your palette knife to apply modeling paste to the blue area of your wooden canvas. Apply it quickly and you do not need to be perfect about it. While the paste is still wet, dip your palette knife in Slate Gray paint and barely swipe it across the modeling paste. I'll use this same technique to add white...