Paint More in '26 with Ali Kay Studio: 5 Paintings

Paint More in '26 with Ali Kay Studio: 5 Paintings Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be great and it's your year to paint more! I’m genuinely excited to share an upcoming online event from Ali Kay Studio called Paint More in ’26.  SIGN UP FOR PAINT MORE IN '26 HERE! It’s a simple, approachable way to start (or restart) a creative habit—without pressure, overwhelm, or unrealistic expectations. The start of a new year has a certain kind of energy to it! Not the loud, overhaul-your-life kind—but the quieter pull toward starting something meaningful.  For many of us, that something is creativity.  And yet, creativity is often the first thing to fall off the list once real life kicks in. Why the New Year Is a Great Time to Learn a New Skill Starting a new skill in January doesn’t have to mean big goals or long-term commitments.  In fact, the most sustainable habits often start small.  Learning something creative—like painting—can help you: Reset mentally after a busy...

Pop-Up Shop Open: Acrylic Paintings for Holiday Gifts

Pop-Up Shop Open: Acrylic Paintings for Holiday Gifts I’m thrilled to announce my digital pop-up shop, running for a limited time from October 15th to December 15th, 2025 is open! NATALIE SHAW STUDIO **LIMITED TIME COUPON CODE: DOODLECRAFT15 (15% OFF) GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER, DON'T DELAY!** ACRYLIC PAINTINGS FOR SALE For just two months only, you can shop my original acrylic paintings—each one hand-painted by me in bright, vibrant colors.  These aren’t mass-produced chain-store prints or AI-generated slop—they’re one-of-a-kind pieces, painted brushstroke by brushstroke, filled with personality and warmth.  Whether you’re shopping for a unique holiday gift or something special to brighten your home, these pieces are designed to bring joy and color to your life. A Celebration of Local Creativity When you buy from local artists, you’re supporting the local community and helping small businesses thrive.  Every piece in my pop-up shop is original—no prints, no reproductions, just...

Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio: Paint Week 2025 Online

(I am an affiliate for Fresh Paint: Paint week 2025, all opinions are my own.) Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio: Paint Week 2025 Online Fresh Paint by Ali Kay Studio is an online painting membership program that I have been part of for the last year. I joined Fresh Paint's VIP membership after completing Paint Week 2024 and now it's time for Paint Week 2025. Paintings this year a Black Eyed Susan and Pumpkin Stack! If you have always wanted to learn how to paint, how to paint colorfully and how to paint fast and loose, this is the class for you! **UPDATE, Sign ups for Paint Week are closed, Fresh Paint only opens a few times each year** CHECK OUT THIS POST FOR SOME BASIC INSTRUCTION: How to do Loose Acrylic Painting (Beginner Tutorial) Loose acrylic painting is fast, quick drying paint in layers, creating depth and contrast in colors. Back during the last week of September 2024, I picked up a new favorite hobby of loose acrylic painting! I'm going to walk you through the basic...