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  • Art School: How to Draw a Taco

    Who doesn’t love a good taco? I make them every week on Tuesday (yes, my weekly meal plan is pretty repetitive) and still never tire of them! There are just so many taco options- beef, chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian– they are all so good. In celebration of this tasty food, I’ve created a simple taco tutorial! Enjoy.

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    Inspired by the Cotswolds, England

    June 16, 2020

    The Benefits of Keeping a Travel Journal and Taking Your Art on the Go

    January 25, 2019
    Art School: Line Basics Hatch Lines by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Art School – Line Basics: Hatch and Marks to Imply Light and Dimension

    September 22, 2017
  • Art School: Create a Toile Pattern Inspired by Ireland

    Here’s a sneak peek of one of the projects in my book Anywhere, Anytime Art: Illustration. This project was inspired by my recent trip to Ireland! Enjoy. For more information about the book and where to order, see my Anywhere, Anytime Art: Illustration page.

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    Travel Journal: Wandering San Francisco’s Chinatown

    February 21, 2019
    Mexican "Bingo": The Game of Loteria (Card imagess from Gallo)

    Culture: Loteria – the Latin American Game of Bingo

    May 2, 2013
    Reflecting Pond at Filoli Country Estate, Woodside, CA by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Sketching at Filoli Country Estate

    October 27, 2014
  • Art School: How to Draw an A Frame Cabin

    I love the coziness of an A frame cabin in the woods! I can’t think of a better place to be snowed in than a small A frame with a small living room, kitchen and bath on the bottom floor and a loft bedroom up a ladder. With plenty of food and fire wood, I would enjoy spending hours reading and sketching with a nap somewhere in between! Here’s a simple drawing tutorial to create your own A frame cabin in the winter. Here’s a process video to watch the drawing in action.

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    Where in the World No.10 by Wanderlust Designer

    Where in the World No.10

    May 17, 2013
    German Pretzel Love: This Boy Couldn't Get Enough! (by Wanderlust Designer)

    Culture: German Pretzel (Bretzel) Love

    October 4, 2013
    Fresh Dungeness Crab in San Francisco by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Fresh Dungeness Crab in San Francisco

    November 4, 2014
  • Art School: How to Draw a Mask

    Masks are a part of many celebrations around the world, namely Carnevale in Venice, Italy; Carnaval do Brazil; and Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Some believe masks were a pagan practice to ward off evil spirits, but now they are more worn for anonymity and decoration. Enjoy this tutorial and have fun designing your own decorative mask for any occasion.

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    June Packing List: Trek through Thailand by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: June Packing List – Trekking through Thailand and Free June 2017 Wallpaper

    June 2, 2017
    The Art of Andean Weaving by Wanderlust Designer

    Pattern+Place: The Art of Andean Weaving, Peru

    May 15, 2013
    Illustrated Interview: Betsy Beier, the Wanderlust Designer

    Illustrated Interview: Betsy Beier – More about Me!

    January 22, 2019
  • Art School: How to Draw a Historic Home – Betsy Ross’s House, Philadelphia

    If you are ever in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a visit to the House of Betsy Ross, famed seamstress of the first American flag is a must see. Located on Arch Street in Old Town Philadelphia just a few blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the house is a classic Pennsylvania colonial style. Historians still debate is this is the actual home where she resided, but even if it is not, it is still a gorgeously maintained example of a home from early American history, 1740. Vary the details of the house slightly and draw several in a row to create your own colonial street scene.

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    The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires by Wanderlust Designer

    Palette+Place: The Colors of La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    March 13, 2013
    Free Printable Venice, Italy Journal and Sketch Pages by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Free Printable Venice Journal and Sketch Page

    May 31, 2013
    Shopping on Cat Street, Tokyo by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Shopping – Harajuku, Shibuya, Takeshita Street & Cat Street in Tokyo

    April 14, 2016
  • Art School: How to Draw a Lantern

    I absolutely love lanterns. Whether zig zagging across a street in San Francisco’s famed Chinatown, or softly illuminating the front doorway to homes in Gion, Kyoto, lanterns are simply festive! Here is a simple tutorial on how to draw a lantern. Below is a time lapse video to watch the process of drawing a lantern. Be sure to tag your drawing with #everydaycreativeadventures so I can see your festive lantern!

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    City Pages: Free Printable Paris Sketch and Journal Page by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Free Printable Paris Journal and Sketch Page

    April 29, 2013
    Hot Sauces from Around the World by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Food – Hot Sauces from Around the World

    November 22, 2016
    Discovering the Traditions at the Shrines of Japan by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: Spiritual – Discovering Traditions at a Shinto Shrine in Japan

    July 9, 2015
  • Art Tutorial: How to Draw a Prickly Pear Cactus by Betsy Beier

    Art School: How to Draw a Prickly Pear Cactus

    I have been fortunate to be able to travel to Arizona often as I my in-laws live in Tucson. Every time we visit, I am just in awe of the landscape. It feels so drastically different from California. Although Northern California where I live is a dry climate, it can’t hold a candle to how dry the Sonoran Desert which surrounds the Tucson area is. The landscape is sandy soil terrain filled with cactus for miles backed up against rugged mountains in the distance. Quite stunning! To celebrate the southwest desert look I’ve created a series of cactus tutorials – first up, the prickly pear cactus. Enjoy and be sure…

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    Iguazu Falls Separates Brasil from Argentina - Sketch by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: Iguazu Falls – Impressive Brasil vs. Intimate Argentina

    January 28, 2014
    Wanderlust Bookclub: Euphoria by Lily King (artwork by Wanderlust Designer)

    Wanderlust Bookclub: Travel to the Jungles of New Guinea in Lily King’s Euphoria

    January 21, 2016
    A World of Flavors: Moroccan Spice Mix (illustration by Wanderlust Designer)

    Culture: A World of Flavors – Moroccan Spice Mix

    February 25, 2015
  • Everyday Creative Adventures: How to Draw Out the Airplane Window by Wanderlust Designer

    Art School: How to Draw – Out the Airplane Window

    No matter how many times I get on an airplane, I will never tire of staring out the airplane window! Even at my age, I vie for that window seat so I can watch the show. I have snapped endless pictures out the window, but must admit, it’s much more fun to draw and paint the scene. Here is a simple how to draw the out the airplane window. Get Creative The possibilities are endless of how creative you can be on what to draw out the window. Perhaps you see a galaxy or a constellation, or maybe an alien ship. Don’t limit your imagination!

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    Where in the World #1 by Wanderlust Designer

    Where in the World: No.1

    March 15, 2013
    Ethiopian Berbere Spice Mix Illustrated Recipe by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: A World of Flavors – Ethiopian Berbere Spice Mix

    January 18, 2017

    At Home Creative Adventures: Learn French and Make a Doodle Word Book

    March 24, 2020
  • Art on the Go: Create a Landscape Doodle from Your Trip by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Quick Landscape Doodle for Fun Travel Memories

    Everyone likes to doodle, right? Here’s a fun art exercise for those “down times” during your trip– create a doodle sketch of your surrounding landscape. You can do it while waiting for the plane, on a train, sitting at the beach or resting on a park bench. No fancy art supplies are needed, just a pen and paper… so let’s get doodling! Here’s a quick “how to” for creating your own landscape doodle – just 2 simple steps. First, take a pencil and create a very light (and quick) outline of the major portions of your landscape. Second, start doodling! Begin doodling the main portions of your landscape, then continue…

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    Irish Pickling Spice Mix Recipe by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: A World of Flavors – Irish Pickling Spice Mix Recipe

    March 18, 2015

    The Benefits of Keeping a Travel Journal and Taking Your Art on the Go

    January 25, 2019
    A Cure for Reverse Culture Shock: Get on a Bus by Wanderlust Designer

    Culture: A Cure for Reverse Culture Shock- Become a Tourist in Your Own Town

    September 24, 2013
  • Tropical Memories Art Project Inspired by Matisse Cut Outs by Wanderlust Designer

    Art on the Go: Tropical Memories Inspired by Matisse Cut Outs

    I can’t tell you how many photos I have from tropical vacations. I can never get enough shots of a gorgeous sunset, blooming hibiscus or the ocean. Unfortunately, like many vacation photos… once home they just sit on my computer as I get back to the “real world.” Well, here’s an “art on the go” assignment perfect for reviving those great tropical memories inspired by one of my favorite artists, Henri Matisse. Towards the later part of his life Matisse fell ill with cancer. After a risky surgery, he became confined to a wheelchair. This handicap did not hold him back, though. The last 14 years of his life he…

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    April Packing List: Tulips in Holland by Wanderlust Designer

    On Location: April Packing List – Tip Toe Through the Tulips in Holland and Free April 2017 Wallpaper

    April 4, 2017
    Fireworks Over Lake Tahoe by Wanderlust Designer

    Palette+Place: Fireworks over Lake Tahoe

    July 11, 2013
    Everyday Creative Adventures: How to Draw Out the Airplane Window by Wanderlust Designer

    Art School: How to Draw – Out the Airplane Window

    January 22, 2019

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I am so proud of all the puzzles I’ve created in I am so proud of all the puzzles I’ve created in the last few years for the fabulous @truesouthpuzzle - I’m realizing I haven’t shared nearly enough of all the fun details that go into creating each of these illustrations. Before I even start illustration I spend many many hours researching the topic. My puzzle designs have taken me to tiny, cool places such as Fancy Gap, Virginia and St Catherine’s Island, Georgia. I’ve researched a crazy number of US landmarks such as the Corn Palace in South Dakota and the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo Texas. I’ve even discovered one of Alaskans’ favorite drinks is a duck fart. I’m currently wrapping up the design of my 12th (!!) puzzle and can’t wait for the reveal. So stay tuned for many more details and be sure to head to @truesouthpuzzle to pick up one of my designs! #puzzles #puzzleillustrator #illustrator #research #fancygap #cadillacranch #duckfart #cornpalace #stcatherinesisland
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Happy 2021 everyone!!!! Here’s a little illustra Happy 2021 everyone!!!! Here’s a little illustrated selfie of me doing what I love. I’ve been doing lots of reflection this past week - I’m ready to shed some of that excess anxiousness (hello, pandemic!?!) that has been consuming too much of my time and get back to doing what I love- teaching art , sharing stories, and creating connections. If 2020 taught me anything it’s that friendships (whether in person or virtual) really are everything!  #illustratedselfie #newyear #goals #friendship #illustrator #artistlife #meettheartist
Wow! What a year! One of the biggest highlights fo Wow! What a year! One of the biggest highlights for me was virtually traveling to so many places with many of you in my online art classes! Thank you so much for joining me and stay tuned to next week when I announce my Winter 2021 class schedule. HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!!! Your comments and friendship mean the world to me! #onlineclasss #artclasses #virtualtravel #happynewyear #yearinreview #artclassesonline
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There is definitely no place like home this holida There is definitely no place like home this holiday!!! Merry Christmas to all of you wonderful friends. 🎄 I’m so lucky to have you in my life! ❤️💚❤️💚#homefortheholidays #illustrator #nestledin #pajamasallday #merrychristmas #happyholidays #2020athome
Super excited to host my Create a Holiday Calendar Super excited to host my Create a Holiday Calendar class tomorrow (noon PST). There’s still room to join in the “live” fun if you are interested as well as the class will be available online if you can’t make the live session. (Link in my profile). #onlineclasses #artclass #holidayart #peekaboo
Come sign up for my new online “live” class th Come sign up for my new online “live” class this Friday at noon (PST) where we will be making festive holiday calendars! Following the class I will be posting a video if you can’t make the live session. See link in my profile for details. #kickofftheseason #celebratetheseason #adventcalendar #onlineclasses #artclass #holidayart

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