Painting flowers is a great way to familiarize yourself with watercolour because there are so many different shapes you can create and so many different colour combinations to discover. You don’t have to be a professional artist to dabble in floral painting, because even the simplest, most loose arrangements…
Instagram followers. Everybody wants more, but few understand how to obtain them organically.
Whether you’re a brand, business, individual, or blogger, using Instagram can be a really lucrative way to get yourself out there and attract like minded people.
With over 700 million users, Instagram has become the hub of social…
Canada is 150 years old today, so what a better time than to share with you some incredibly beautiful scenic spots across this country that make for some stunning photo ops!
Jasper National Park
Located in Alberta, Jasper National Park is a popular tourist attraction for…
One of the things I had a lot of trouble with when I started filming videos for my YouTube channel and Watercolour Workshop was figuring out a way to secure my camera above my work table for the perfect birds-eye-view. Facing the camera downwards on a standard tripod always…
Lighting can be expensive, which is why I decided to create my own outdoor solar lantern to add a little bit of character to my patio. This lantern is so easy to make and looks adorable when the darkness falls. I got the lantern from the local dollar store,…
Airbnb has become one of the most popular accommodation booking sites on the web, and for good reason. Their site makes it super easy for anyone to find unique places to stay and more importantly, a place where property owners can earn income either part time or full time.
I…
It might be a few days late, but the May photo-a-day challenge is here! This month, it’s all about springtime and finding interest in the little things.
You can use these photo prompts to spark your imagination and create an awesome Instagram feed, or simply to help you become more…
This loose style of painting is not something I am 100% comfortable with. My natural painting style seems to be much more controlled, focused on details and proper anatomy. Breaking out of my shell is something I try to do every so often because it helps with growth and…
We are loving bright colours and simple projects in the Wonder Forest lately, so I thought I’d share with you some of my recent favourite DIYs that you can try this weekend! With Summer just around the corner, each of these projects are a nice way to refresh your…
After months of planning and finally deciding on a destination, I’ve just returned from a week long vacation in the Riviera Maya with my boyfriend, Chris. One of my travel bucket list items was to hold a monkey (yes, big goals, I know! haha), so I knew that wherever…
I’ve added a new painting video to the Wonder Forest YouTube channel for all of you aspiring artists! This time, I decided to record my process of creating this wild mushroom in watercolours. This mushroom was painted in layers, working from light to darker values and drying with a…
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the daily routines of life and forget about your own well-being. I get it. I’ve been there. I often worked so hard that I forgot about my own mental health. I constantly put others before my own personal needs and it ended…
Going to the gym for the first time can be a little intimidating for newbies. There are so many machines, so much equipment, and people who are more experienced that can put your endurance to shame! Believe me, I know the feeling and felt the same intimidation a year…
