Using Your Art to Reach Others
Discover ways you can use your art to reach others, and spreading love like wildflowers.
How to Seal an Acrylic Painting
In this lesson we are talking about sealers! Learn when and how to seal an acrylic painting and the various sealers to choose from.
Fun and Funky Watercolor Pineapple Painting Tutorial
Learn how to paint this fun and funky watercolor pineapple as part of my summer fruit painting series.
Neutral Dining Room Makeover Inspired by Artwork
Updating my transitional dining room decor using neutral colors from one of my favorite paintings. Makeover any room inspired by artwork!
Meet the New Hope Girls
Learn about New Hope Girls, a wonderful organization helping women and girls in the Dominican Republic and how you and I can help.
How to Paint a Watermelon Slice
Learn how to paint this adorable watermelon slice as part of my summer fruit painting series.
Birdhouses and the Best Outdoor Craft Paint!
Painting with The Best Outdoor Craft Paint to preserve my special made wooden birdhouse village for our backyard.
The Social Easel Exclusive Paint Brush and Palette Knife Sets
Introducing our new paint brush and palette knife sets, exclusively designed by me for The Social Easel.
Will You Join Us in Honduras?
Learn how you can join me on our next mission trip to Honduras as we continue to spread love like wildflowers.
Honduras Trip – I have seen, now I am responsible.
Learn about my recent trip to Honduras, get to know the children, and discover how YOU can help by praying, giving, and going.
Watercolor Hydrangeas Painting Tutorial
Learn how to paint vibrant watercolor hydrangeas in this quick and simple, step-by-step painting tutorial.
Paint a Spring Path using the Art of Not Blending Paint Colors
In this step-by-step painting lesson, learn how to paint a spring path using the art of not blending paint colors.
Easy St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Painting Tutorial with Template
Learn how to paint a St. Patrick’s Day Gnome using acrylic paints in this step-by-step art lesson. I even have a free printable template!
How to Color Match Acrylic Paint Colors
Learn how to color match acrylic paint colors using a color mixing chart and the color wheel to match any color.
Abstract Chevron Painting Technique for Beginners
This week, I am sharing something a little different than my typical painting style -an abstract painting lesson that is good for all ages. Anyone can do this!
Mixed Media Heart
Learn how to create an adorable mixed media heart with this step-by-step art lesson! The secret is in all the layers.
Love Birds Painting Tutorial for Kids
My daughter Emma joins me in this whimsical Love Birds painting tutorial for kids!
Simple Valentine’s Day Love Birds Painting Craft
Learn how to paint a whimsical pair of Valentine’s Day Love Birds with this simple painting tutorial perfect for beginners.
Winter Scene Painting On A Window Frame
Winter Scene Painting On A Window Frame Are you looking to try something new? Here is a fun acrylic painting project just for you, but
Snowy Winter Pinecone
Learn how to paint a snowy winter pinecone using simple techniques. Once you have it down, you can add these to any arrangement you paint.
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