Sunflower Palette Knife Tutorial
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How to Paint Pumpkins
How to Paint Pumpkins How to Paint Pumpkins is a fun way to add color and personalization to your pumpkins and fall decor. This simple
Halloween Trio
Halloween Trio Create adorable Halloween decor with this Halloween Trio painting tutorial that walks you through step-by-step to a fun pumpkin, Frankenstein, and a black
The Art of Not Blending
The Art of NOT Blending We all know the importance of blending in painting, but did you know you can create beautiful art when you
How to Make Watercolor Postcards
How to Make Watercolor Postcards Learning How to Make Watercolor Postcards is an easy and fun way to incorporate art into your everyday life. Enjoy
How to Add Lettering to Your Artwork
How to Add Lettering to Your Artwork Add lettering to your artwork using these four easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorials. Lettering is a simple way to add
Tour My Paint Studio
Tour My Paint Studio Take a tour of my paint studio which was just recently renovated, and get some great ideas for how you can
My Top 5 Painting Lessons for Fall
My Top 5 Painting Lessons for Fall Looking for some fall-themed painting inspiration? Look no further! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out,
How to Paint a Sand Dollar
How to Paint a Sand Dollar Learn how to paint a sand dollar with my step-by-step instructions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist,
Hand-Painted Stanley Cup!
Hand-Painted Stanley Cup! Discover the latest trend with a Hand-Painted Stanley Cup! Learn how to create your own Hand-Painted Stanley Style Cup with my easy-to-follow
American Flag Palette Knife Tutorial
American Flag Palette Knife Tutorial This American Flag Palette Knife Tutorial is a fun lesson that is perfect for the patriotic season. Enjoy that and
Paintbrush Care 101
Paintbrush Care 101 Paintbrush Care 101 is all about taking care of your paintbrushes to ensure they last a very long time. This process for
Paint a Peacock Feather
Paint a Peacock Feather Looking for a fun and creative painting project? Then you are going to love this Paint a Peacock Feather Lesson! Learn
How to Use an Angled Paintbrush
How to Use an Angled Paintbrush Learning How to Use an Angled Paintbrush can be a game-changer for your painting projects. This step-by-step lesson provides
How to Paint a Gerbera Daisy
How to Paint a Gerbera Daisy Learning How to Paint a Gerbera Daisy is a great way to grow your skills for painting flowers. Jump
How to Paint Leaves
Learn how to paint leaves by using a few paintbrushes and your favorite colors along with painting techniques, like layering and color mixing.
Art Journaling for Beginners
Art Journaling is a great tool for experimenting with techniques and mediums while also generating new ideas and inspiration for future projects without the parameters of a tutorial.
How to Use a Flat Paint Brush
Learn how to use a flat paint brush with some of my favorite painting techniques. We’ll discuss how and when is the right time to use one.
Bloom Where You are Planted
Discover what’s possible when you trust God’s plans for you and bloom where you’re planted. Be open to the surprises God has in store.
5 Best Valentine’s Day Painting Tutorials
I’m sharing five of my favorite Valentine’s Day painting tutorials with you. Have fun painting and sharing your paintings with the people you love!
Christie Hawkins
Hey Guys!!!
I am the owner and artist behind The Social Easel! This blog is a place for everything creative and inspiring and where I can share a little bit more of me with you...
My new Blog
Hey guys!!
For those of you that don’t know me. My name is Christie Hawkins owner and artist behind The Social Easel! I am super excited to be adding a blog to my Social Easel Page! I will be updating this every week or so with new ideas, crafts, paintings and even some sneak peek tutorials! It will be a place for everything creative and inspiring! And some maybe even some fun clothes and earrings I happen to love!
This is where I can share a little bit more of me with you!
I have been an artist my entire life! I come from a line of artists…my grandpa as well as my mother! That beautiful easel I use in class – That is my mom’s! She used that same easel when she was an art major in college! I updated it with one of my favorite colors and love that is what I use to teach you guys each week!
I have dabbled in so many creative business before starting The Social Easel and finding my place! I did cakes, wreaths, and more! Right now, I am living my dream and I hope to use this gift God gave me to inspire others in art and in life! For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7
I love the “social” part of this business!! Getting to know you guys by name when you come in and paint with me and become members of my Tribe membership! That is what makes it all so fun for me.
Seeing your faces on Facebook when you comment! It’s the fun stuff! Thank you all for making it that way! I feel like we are a little art family! 🙂
My goal through these blogs is to share love, inspiration and fun with you all! I want to use the gifts He gave me and share them with others! This year marks The Social Easel’s 5th year in business! I am beyond grateful and excited to say that! It has also made me think about where I see this business going and how I can reach and teach more people!
1 year ago I started my painting membership and now we are close to 200 members! I love that I have the ability to teach no matter where you live! You can take individual courses with me through my single tutorials, join me in my challenges and boot camps or become a part of my membership which I open a few times a year!
If you haven’t already, please join my Facebook page to keep up with FB Live videos and more! You can always contact me there through messaging!
Thank you guys for a great start to 2019! I am looking so forward to see what this year brings for The Social Easel!
Stay tuned for more in the weeks to come!
Christie