5 Ways to Find Painting Inspiration
5 Ways to Find Painting Inspiration Stuck on what to paint? Discover 5 ways to find painting inspiration using your own photos, nature, reference images,
How to Paint a Pumpkin 4 Different Ways
How to Paint a Pumpkin 4 Different Ways Learn how to paint a pumpkin four different ways using acrylics, watercolor, impasto texture, and mixed media
Creating a Painting from Multiple Reference Photos
Creating a Painting from Multiple Reference Photos Learn how to create a painting from multiple reference photos by gathering inspiration, designing a thoughtful composition, and
How to Create a Cohesive Collection of Acrylic Paintings
How to Create a Cohesive Collection of Acrylic Paintings Learn how to create a cohesive acrylic painting collection by choosing colors, brushstrokes, and styles that
The Biggest Shifts That Helped Me Create Original Artwork
The Biggest Shifts That Helped Me Create Original Artwork Learn how to create original artwork using your own reference photos. Discover the mindset shifts that
How to Turn a Photo Into a Painting
How to Turn a Photo Into a Painting Learn how to paint a landscape from a photo by simplifying shapes, focusing on composition, and using
How to Add White Daisies to Acrylic Paintings
How to Add White Daisies to Acrylic Paintings Learn how to paint small white daisies with acrylic paint using simple layering, undertones, and loose brushstrokes
When Women Start Believing in Themselves
What Happens When Women Start Believing in Themselves Discover how creativity, painting, and community help women build confidence, overcome perfectionism, and believe in themselves again.
How to See Like Monet
How to Start Seeing Like Monet (And Why It Changes Everything in Your Painting) Learn how to paint like Monet by focusing on light, color,
How to Add Vignette Border to Paintings
How to Add a Simple Vignette Border to Your Acrylic Painting Learn how to add a soft vignette border to your acrylic painting using this
How to Add Gold to Your Acrylic Paintings
3 Easy Ways to Add Gold to Your Paintings Learn how to add gold to acrylic paintings using gold leaf, metallic mediums, and liquid gold.

Sunflower Palette Knife Tutorial
Sunflower Palette Knife Tutorial Painted sunflowers never looked prettier with this palette knife tutorial. The depth and texture created by this sunflower tutorial result in

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,
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
Fun Painting Ceramic Christmas Trucks!
Color Mixing Acrylic Paints
The Importance of Art for Kids!
Painting Abstract Poppies With A Round Brush
Fireworks Over Water
Repurposing an Old Painting
Creating A Series Of Paintings
How to Resize and Transfer Printable Templates
Mixed Media Heart
My Christmas Tree and Home Decor Tour
How to Paint a Watermelon Slice
American Flag Palette Knife Tutorial
How to Paint From A Photograph
Whimsical Mixed Media Christmas Tree
Modeling Paste VS Gel Medium
Fall Bushel of Apples
Trust the Process! Creating a Mixed Media Owl
Simple Valentine’s Day Love Birds Painting Craft
Art is Therapy – 5 Ways Art Benefits Mental Health