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Eyes are the window to the soul. We can learn so much from studying them! Part One:   Part two:     Fill a page or two with eyes – make your own Eyeniverse!

This is a simple and effective way of adding yourself into the picture! Supplies used: Mermaid markers and Finishing Line pens

    You can share on Social Media to join in for the Giveaways, or in the ‘Jane Davenport Mixed Media ‘ Group if you are using JD supplies!

Hi Davenpeeps, Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday are upon us! It’s unheard of to have a ‘sale’ at Jane Davenport.com, so this is going to be AMAZING!     30% off all [...]

  This lesson is in Three parts. They all started with the same seed and grew in different directions!   Start Small On either Google Image search or Pinterest, gather some images of a [...]

  The simple Palette: Supplies: DAS air dry clay: https://amzn.to/2O7HDcS Crayola Air Dry Clay: https://amzn.to/2C8MjIw Fancy Palette: I asked for tips and Joy in the group offered this [...]

In this lesson we start with creating a turned face from a random beginning! First, take a look at the main points for the way I create a turned face.   These examples come from my book [...]

I  created ‘Draw Happy’ to shake any “I can’t draw” notions right out of you. I will help you prove to yourself, that you can not only draw, but that you love [...]

Ideal for illustrations, lettering, pointillism or stippling, scrapbooking and more! Twin-tip marker with a 0.5mm fine tip side and a flexible 'Dot' point on the other. You can draw dots of [...]

Permanent, acid-free polyvinyl acetate formula that has lay-flat properties, dries clear and remains flexible. It is water soluble so it can be thinned easily to extend drying time. Formulated [...]

Great little brads for fastening paper, embellishments, tags and more to scrapbook layouts, greeting cards and other paper craft projects.   DOODLEBUG-Mini-Brads. Ideal for attaching [...]

A dual-tipped empty pen designed to be filled with Alcohol Blending Solution. Use to blend and lighten dry Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks already applied to non-porous surfaces like Yupo or transfer [...]

The look of vintage tins, without the rust and mis-shaping! These rustic antique-style trinket tins are ideal for adding a little classic flare when storing your supplies. This package [...]

Did you long for a pony as a child? I did! In lieu of getting a pony, I learned how to draw them instead! Of course, this is just one way of drawing horses, but you can apply it to donkeys, mules [...]

This is a fun exercise! You can either print and play with the version I have created for you, or colour-copy and create your own Print and Play features set! Click the link below to download the [...]

Just as with noses and eyes, there is so much variety in mouth shapes. I want you to look at the line that forms when the lips are together. There is so much variety for us to play with in our [...]

“pea-marble-pea” That’s my little mantra when I draw noses. With these three simple shapes you can construct the framework of the nose in all it’s infinite variety! The [...]

    I love to draw eyes! In this video I go into detail as I draw a large set of whimsical eyes.   There are some fabulous ‘supporting characters’ to the stars of the [...]

In this part of the lesson I introduce you to the methods I used to create the artwork in my ‘Whimsical and Wild’ book. . You can create a whole new line of artwork ( literally) by [...]

In this video I take the Warm Up Sketchercise and start to add colour with the INKredible chalk pastels. I also start a journey in drawing her wild friend… and as with all journeys the path [...]

This is a fun and easy optional extra for you to try. The hardest part is waiting for them to dry!   Try mixing your own colours with Mermaid Markers and INKredible inks. You can find [...]

I would like you to grab a colored pencil and draw along with me for our first sketchercise. We will go into more detail for each feature in the next part of the lesson, so as a warm-up, let a [...]

I explain in this video… I seriously LOOOOOOVE  the supplies in the video, and adore using them together! If you want to learn more about drawing faces, why don’t you join me for one [...]

The Tim Holtz Design Ruler is a clear acrylic ruler that features a grid background for perfect placement, a center measuring guide, a straight edge for drawing lines, a metal edge for cutting [...]

 On the last day of INKtober, and our final INKspiration prompt!   Mermaid Markers are here: click  

 Mermaid Markers are such a fun art tool. Vibrant colors, that you can blot to lighten or dilute with water on your paper for a lighter look. It is so relaxing to just draw with them and the ink [...]

The INk Sync allows you to create a totally customized palette for your inks! You can get the INK Sync on it’s own here: click or get it as part of a Special Offer with INKredible Inks! [...]

I LOVE Fountain pens as you know, and in this video I made for you I show you why! And the reasons I adore the INKredible fountain pans so much!  Find INKredible pens at Michaels Stores  in the [...]

Waterbrushes are such versatile tools! You can fill them with water and use with watercolour, fill with ink and use as a marker, or use them to make your own acrylic paint markers! You can get [...]

The art mask is adapted for different ink and paint techniques. A mask is the reverse of a stencil. The principle is to paint and color the outside of the pattern. It is made from a durable [...]

This conditioner was developed for cleaning and conditioning your Gelli Plates. This product smells lovely! It is a gentle yet effective cleanser that acts as a stain remover and a moisture [...]

Add iridescent sparkle to your watercolour and inks! Mix this medium with watercolors or apply it over a dry wash to give iridescent and glitter effects. It is particularly effective when [...]

Have a look at my Art Essentials! You can see them all in my store right here on this site. xoxo Jane

I love INK! In my art supply collections I have two sets of creative tools created with a liquid watercolour-type ink. Mermaid Markers and INKredible inks both have dye-based inks with different [...]

INKredible inks are fabulous! new INKredible inks ( in the new bottle): INKredible® Inks ArtEssentials OG Inkredible ( scented  in glass bottles): INKredible® Inks! Mermaid Markers: click [...]