Donna Downey's Blog, page 31
April 7, 2015
Artist Gang Tuesday...
watch this pretty cool take on coloring OUTSIDE the lines with Brian
Coloring is not just for kids – millions of adults are turning to coloring books to relieve stress and have an analog experience in a digital world. In fact, two coloring books for adults are currently leading Amazon’s bestseller list (as of 4/4/15). But coloring books are mostly about the lines. Don’t we all have a story about a parent or teacher demanding that we color within the lines? I say, what fun is that? Today we...
April 6, 2015
Faber-Castell Video series...

April 2, 2015
Celebrate spring with color!
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April 1, 2015
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Artist Gang Tuesday...
watch as Andrea creates this beautiful 12 x 12 canvas
featuring the following donna downey Signature Series stencils
Alphabet Rerun 8" x 8" stencil
Art Is 8" x 8" stencil
Crescent Moon 2 - 8" x 8" stencil
and stamps
Stenciled and Deconstructed Stamp Set
Art & Possibility
March 30, 2015
Faber-Castell Video series...
The layers! An easy trick to add in that extra layer that makes everybody look twice.
using donna downey Signature Series stencil Deer in headlights+ book text stencil
March 27, 2015
March 25, 2015
tis the season...
softball season that is!
(well technically we play year round so we are ALWAYS in season)
McKenna is now on Softball hyperdrive!
She has just begun her first season as a Freshman playing Varsity High School ball, that means on most days she is bouncing from her school team practices/games to her Tournament Softball team practices/games.
(ok, i may have had a little to do with the color, logo of this team...a little)
i share this today, not to brag...ok maybe a little my girl is pretty awes...
March 24, 2015
Artist Gang Tuesday...
watch as Stephanie creates this beautiful 12 x 12 canvas
featuring the Marigold stencil and donna downey stamp sets
12 x 12 canvas 8x8 donna downey signature stencil Marigold Stencil donna downey Adore Word Stamp Set Donna Downey Wild & Free Stamp Set Book Pages Gel Medium White Gesso Watercolor Crayons (Neocolor II) (different brown's) Glimmer Mist "kraft" Lace & grass Acrylic Paint (blue's, grey, black - different brands) White acrylic pen Stazon blacksubscribe to our...
March 23, 2015
Faber-Castell Video series...
Creating a Permanent Mosaic Background with Gelatos