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Sketchbook Review: Tumuarta

I spotted this Tumuarta sketchbook on Amazon and noticed that it was 25% cotton and just had to give it a try! Here’s my review now that I’ve finished filling it up. The Pros: That 25% cotton really does make a difference! I got great granulation in my washes, brighter Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 10 monthsJune 8, 2022 ago
Acorns Gear Nature Sketch

Getting better at drawing!

Three ways to get better at drawing by making it FUN!

By Lisa Spangler, 1 yearNovember 10, 2021 ago
Acorns Big Bend Happy Trails National Parks Nature Sketch

Hiking the Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend NP (+ an acorn sketch!)

Come hike along with me on the Lost Mine Trail at Big Bend National Park! This is one of the most popular trails in the park, so we waited until mid-afternoon when the crowds cleared out to go. It’s only 4.8 miles round trip but there are amazing views around Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 1 yearNovember 5, 2021 ago
Acorns Big Bend Happy Trails National Parks Nature Sketch

The Acorn Project: Pine Canyon, Big Bend NP

Come with me on a hike up Pine Canyon in Big Bend National Park and join me for some nature sketching! I started sketching acorns in 2019 — they’re endlessly fascinating to me. Much like leaves, they’re so much fun to sketch on hikes as they don’t take much time Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 1 yearNovember 4, 2021 ago
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Nature Spots eBook

I’m super excited to share that I wrote an e-booklet: Nature Spots! What are nature spots, you ask? They’re spots of color to mark your observations while out in nature. Find out more >>


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Use code LISAFAN10 for 10% off your purchase of an ArtToolkit, palette, or mixing pans.

Full disclosure: I'm a Brand Ambassador for Art Toolkit and I’ll receive a small commission at no charge to you if you use the code — thank you so much for your support. I've been using these palettes since 2018 and I truly love them. Reviews here are my own.


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