Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Start your practice with with "opening stats" from Get Messy's Art Journaling Daily Practice. 
Learn your go-to doodle shapes and begin to add ink and pencil with Dawn D. Sokol from her Art Journaling series. 
Create a word map with e bond from her Personal Mapmaking class. 
Appreciate the kindness of strangers Mou Saha's Gratitude Journaling Daily Practice.
Work with e bond again in a word progression writing exercise from her Words Inform Images class. 
An example of a family journal from Amy Karol's Journal of Family Life.

 

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Reflect on the creativity of 2023 with these 10 lessons from classes we released this year. These fun and varied prompts, recipes, techniques and art projects are a lovely way to spark creativity as we close this year and enter the new one. 

Make rose petal salt with Cobrina from her Daily Practice From My Kitchen to Yours. 
Learn the essential skill of how to sew on a button with Faith Hale. 
Learn how to make a versatile accordion book structure with e bond from the class Accordion Book as Art Form.
Learn the meditative power of slow stitching with Heidi Parkes from her Daily Practice Love Letter Quilt Top.
Enjoy the freedom of drawing with Abby Houston and Violet from the Daily Practice Little Artists. 
Create a vocabulary of color with Lorene Edwards Forkner from her Daily Practice Color In and Out of the Garden.
Wrangle your ideas for art making with this Ideation excerise from Maria Carluccio's class Make an Inspirational Art Poster.
Dive deeper into the legacy of Sarah Bond and her family of quilter makers. 
Make a fun and easy collage with Faith Hale in this exercise from Altered Books: The Sequel. 
Map a poem with e bond from this poetry appreciation Mixtape.
Transform garments with a crocheted edge using Cal Patch's technique from her Crochet Edges for Garments class. 




 

CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Embark on a lunar-inspured adventure in this moon-themed mixtape. Across five chapters, each taught by a different artist, discover diverse techniques in painting, printing, and drawing in moons. Engage in short, accessible lessons tailored for all skill levels and ignite your creativity as you explore the celestial beauty of moons thorugh various artistic mediums and let your creativity shine.

Inspired to keep creating? You can watch the full classes with each artists here:
Artober: 31 Days of Inky Monoprints with Courtney Cerruti
Artober: 31 Days of Spooky Monoprints with Courtney Cerruti
Oil Painting Daily Challenge with Erika Lee Sears
Color Meditation Daily Practice with Lisa Solomon
Astro Origami with Faith Hale

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

A rose is a rose is a rose is a rose... OR not! Here are seven ways to draw or paint a rose taught by three Creativebug instructors. Learn how Lisa Congdon draws a stylized rose in five views using just a micron pen. Watch Yao Cheng paint roses in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. Play with paint and black line to create a vintage-inspired rose with Pam Garrison. 

Want to see more painting tips and tricks from these instructors? Check out their full classes here:
Lisa Congdon Daily Drawing Challenge
Yao Cheng Watercolor Painting in the Garden
Pam Garrison Daily Art Challenge: 30 Flowers in 30 days
 

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Spread your artist wings as you paint, draw, and craft five sweet owls. This selection of classes draws inspiration from our larger daily practice classes, ensuring you'll develop essential skills while creating charming owl-themed works. Keep your eye on the recycling bin as you use upcycled materials to paint a cardboard owl with Suzy Ultman and craft toilet paper tube owls with Courtney Cerruti. Sketch a parliament of owls with Lisa Congdon using markers or pens and  learn Courtney Cerruti's innovative monopriting technique to make two more.

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out the full classes listed here:
Sustainable Play: Upcycled Alphabet Daily Practice with Suzy Ultman
REPLAY: Daily Drawing Challenge by Lisa Congdon
Artober: 31 Days of Spooky Monoprints with Courtney Cerruti
Daily Ornament Challenge: 25 Crafts to Trim Your Tree with Creativebug Team
Artober: 31 Days of Inky Monoprints with Courtney Cerruti

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

CbMixtapes are playlists made of specific bits taken from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Embark on an exploration of self-portraiture with a diverse selection of Creativebug artists. The five classes are each instructed by a different artist, showcasing varied methods of self-expression. Each lesson is brief yet accessible, covering a range of traditional and playful techniques suitable for all skill levels. Immerse yourself in the art of self-portraiture and discover new avenues for creative expression.

Inspired to keep creating? You can watch the full Daily Practice classes with each artists here:
Live a More Creative Life with Courtney Cerruti
Daily Painting Challenge with Charlotte Hamilton
Everyday Sketching with Jon Stich
Push your Creative Boundaries with Risa Iwisaki Culbertson
Get Unstuck with Danielle Krysa

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

If you're in need of some vitamin sea, look no further than these ocean-themed classes. Lisa Congdon demonstrates how to draw a handful of whimsical, graphic fish using a micron pen or your favorite drawing implement. Sketch a mermaid along with Lily Sol, in her daily class inspired by art journaling. Jennifer Orkin Lewis, also known as August Wren, shows you how to paint a dolphin, a starfish, and a sea turtle. Finally, if you're technologically minded you'll enjoy making a jellyfish with Risa Iwasaki Culbertson using an iPad and Procreate software.

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out the full classes listed here:
REPLAY: Daily Drawing Challenge by Lisa Congdon
Goddess Sketchbook: A Daily Practice Inspired by Feminine Energy by Lily Sol
Daily Painting Challenge: 31 Animals with August Wren by Jennifer Orkin Lewis
Procreate 101: A Daily Practice for Beginners by Risa Iwasaki Culbertson

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Unearth the magic of toadstools in this enchanting selection of Creativebug classes. Use pens or markers to make sweet and simple 'shrooms with Lisa Congdon. Then, play with vibrant colors under Carolyn Gavin's guidance with a selection from her Daily Painting Challenge, featuring flowers, fruits, and the natural world.  Learn an intriguing monoprint technique taught by Courtney Cerruti, then use watercolor to paint a field of magical mushrooms with Maria Carluccio. Take a more playful approach as you sculpt and paint a tiny toadstool to make into an adorable bauble with Courtney Cerruti. 

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out the full classes listed here:
REPLAY: Daily Drawing Challenge with Lisa Congdon
Daily Painting Challenge: Flowers, Fruits and the Natural World with Carolyn Gavin
Artober: 31 Days of Spooky Monoprints with Courtney Cerruti
Celebrate the Season: A Daily Holiday Painting Practice with Maria Carluccio
Daily Ornament Challenge: 25 Crafts to Trim Your Tree with Creativebug Team

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

Introducing CbMixtape: playlists of specific bits from different classes, grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape. In this mixtape, learn how to draw and paint portraits of women in these five mini classes. 

Use a variety of media and start with two-minute sketches to warm up your eye and hand while sketching the female face. Work alongside everday sketcher, Charlotte Hamilton. From there, create a stylized "goddess" style portrait with Lily Sol. Watch the rest of her Goddess Daily Practice to learn how to paint in your goddess portrait and add collage. If watercolor is your medium, paint a girl with a vibrant flower braid with artist and designer Carolyn Gavin.  You'll learn how to draw bold strokes and create another goddess style portrait in oil pastel with Lily Sol. Finally, use your own face as a reference and make a self portrait with artist Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh as she paints a self portrait inspired by Hung Liu. 

Inspired to keep creating? You can watch the full Daily Practice classes with each artists here:
Daily Portrait Challenge: 31 Days of Faces with Charlotte Hamilton
Goddess Sketchbook: A Daily Practice Inspired by Feminine Energy with Lily Sol 
Daily Painting Challenge: Fruits, Flowers and the Natural World with Carolyn Gavin
31 Creative Prompts from from Modern and Contemporary Artists with Dawline-Jane Oni-Eseleh

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Paint or collage a floral bouquet for any occasion. Whether making a card, working in a sketchbook or creating a painting for your home, these three artists will share their way to create floral art. Begin with an easy collaged floral design with Joy Ting then move onto painting a bouquet in acrylic with Sharon Virtue. Finish by painting an expressive bouquet in watercolors with Carolyn Gavin. 

Want to see more of the classes highlighted here? Check out the full classes below:
Color Play: A Daily Practice in Oil Pastel and Colored Pencil by Joy Ting
Inspired by Botanicals: A Daily Drawing and Painting Practice by Sharon Virtue
Daily Painting Challenge: Flowers, Fruits and the Natural World by Carolyn Gavin

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

 

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

After the rain... make a rainbow!
Create these easy and simple rainbows using marker, paint, or even hand-carved stamps. Work alongside designer Lisa Congdon as she makes an easy pattern using rainbows. Continue the theme with Lisa Solomon as she shows you how to carve and print a rainbow using multiple colors. With mark making, create a colorful design in your sketchbook with artist Dawn DeVries Sokol, and finally, come back to Lisa Solomon and meditate on rainbows with watercolor. 

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out the full classes listed here:
Daily Painting Challenge: 31 Painted Pattern with Lisa Congdon
Carve a Rubber Stamp Kit: A Daily Practice with Lisa Solomon
Daily Drawing Challenge: 31 Art Journal Prompts with Dawn DeVries Sokol
Color Meditation Daily Practice with Lisa Solomon
 

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme.

Heidi Parkes is our resident hand yoga expert, reminding us to care for our most important tools. These simple techniques aid in joint health and promote the healthy function of your hands and wrists.

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out Heidi's two Daily Practices, both of which include a weekly hand yoga lesson:
Love Letter Quilt Top: A Daily Practice
Story Quilt Top: A Daily Practice in Hand Stitching

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Unleash a flurry of creativity while exploring snowy motifs as you make quirky package toppers and whimsical ornaments, enchanting hand-crafted cards and magical snowflakes. You'll have snow much fun perusing expert instruction from some of Creativebug's top instructors as you get ready for the holidays.

Want to see more painting tips and tricks from these instructors? Check out their full classes here:
Holiday Craft-Along: 30 Days of Cards, Tags, and Packaging Ideas with Courtney Cerruti
Celebrate the Season: A Daily Holiday Painting Practice with Maria Carluccio
Daily Ornament Challenge: 25 Crafts to Trim Your Tree with Creativebug
Holiday Cricut Crafts: 30 Festive Projects with Amber of Damask Love
A Card a Day with Hero Arts

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Summer fruit is vibrant and can be playful in patterns and art. Begin with drawing easy tropical fruits using brush markers alongside Courtney Cerruti. Paint fruit from your imagination with illustrator Carolyn Gavin using acryla gouache. Capture the colors of a juicy ripe strawberry with artist and gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner. Use gouache to make both a stylized and realistic paintings of a pineapple with Jen Orkin Lewis and watch Carolyn Gavin as she paints bundles of fruits in summer bags and baskets that will make you run to the farmer's market this weekend!

Want to watch more? Check out the full Daily Practice series with each of the artists below:
Courtney Cerruti - Daily Drawing Challenge: 31 Pattern Motifs
Carolyn Gavin - Daily Painting Challenge: Flowers, Fruits and the Natural World
Lorene Edwards Forkner - Color in and out of the Garden
Jen Orkin Lewis - Daily Painting Challenge: 30 Things to Paint with August Wren

​PDF reference photos can be found on the full class pages.

 

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme. It's a fun way to learn how one topic is approached by a variety of artists with different techniques, all rounded up in one curated mixtape.​

Celebrate World Poetry Month with these poetry sparking ideas taken from of two of e bond's daily practice class: Words Inform Images: 31 Prompts Using Writing as Inspiration for Art and Personal Map Making - A Daily Mixed Media Practice along with a lesson taught by Courtney Cerruti in Altered Books Daily Practice on how to make a "found word poem".

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out the full classes listed above. 

 

Introducing CbMixtapes: playlists made of specific bits from different classes and grouped together by a common theme.

Maker extraordinaire and Creativebug's Editor-in-Chief Courtney Cerruti considers the library a sacred space essential to her creative practice. In her hugely popular class, Living a More Creative Life, she details 30 different methods designed to enhance your perspective and engage with the beauty around you. Naturally, several of these days involve a trek to a library.

If these mini lessons inspire you to dig deeper, check out her full Daily Practice Living a More Creative Life: 30 Ways in 30 Days with Courtney Cerruti.