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My Palette for the Nature Spot Challenge

I had so many requests for info on the little palette I’m using for the Nature Spot Challenge — so here you go! Colors are: DS = Daniel Smith, WN = Winsor and Newton Just let me know if you have any questions, and happy nature spotting! PS. You can Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 4 weeksJanuary 4, 2023 ago
Nature Spots

What Papers to Use for the Nature Spots Challenge?

I had several questions about what papers to use for the Nature Spots Challenge so I thought I’d write up a quick blog post. See this post for full details on the Nature Spots Challenge, starting January 1st! Hope you’ll join the fun! — Lisa

By Lisa Spangler, 1 monthDecember 28, 2022 ago
Nature Spots

January 2023 Nature Spots Challenge!

I’d like to invite you to join me for the first-ever Nature Spots Challenge! It’s super simple to play along: just get outside and do a nature spot a day in January. If you’re on Instagram, please tag your post with #naturespotchallenge so that we can inspire each other. Not Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 1 monthDecember 27, 2022 ago
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Nature Spots

What are nature spots, you ask? They’re spots of color to mark your observations while out in nature. Be it a flower, butterfly, amazing rock formation or magnificent mountain, nature spots are a great way to document a subject without taking up too much time. Fill up a journal to Read more…

By Lisa Spangler, 2 monthsDecember 9, 2022 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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