Pow, Pop, Wham, Bam! Lichtenstein and Bubble Wrap

A New Yorker born in 1923, Roy Lichtenstein is well known for his paintings and prints that look like comics. His comic strip cartoons are easily recognized as well as his pop art paintings of everyday objects. To give them the feel of the funny pages, Lichtenstein used small dots using four colors of printers’

MAKE A Colorful Giraffe Painting

Our colorful long-necked inspiration comes from working Hungarian artist, Anna Briggita Kovacs. I was immediately inspired just looking through her colorful work. She recalls that her highschool art teacher used to call her “queen of color” and I agree with that high compliment. Color makes us happy–vibrant hues recall warm sunny days and playful times.

Life in the Studio

Life in the studio has ebbed and flowed these past months. Canvases stand empty, but emails go out constantly. Stacks of watercolor papers await new ideas, while I talk to a video screen. I love the new world of connection: meeting people from other places, sharing my love of art with them. How do I

Draw A Horse

Grab your pencils and paper, and spend a little time drawing a horse with me. The spring quarantine of 2020 reminded me how much art can do for you. Drawing and creating use parts of your brain that can help you in so many area of life. Don’t be intimidated, don’t worry- you can do

Drawing A Jockey Like Degas

“Draw lines, young man, many lines; from memory and from nature – it is in this way you will become a good artist” Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (said to Edgar Degas) The name Edgar Degas makes me think of twirling ballerinas and beautiful pastel paintings. However, he also loved the horse races, and these works

Draw A Sneaky Snake

Draw A Sloth

Draw A Jeep with Kijsa

Hello world!

Hello world! My name is Kijsa Housman, and I am a classically trained artist with 25+years of professional art experience (Boy, that makes me sound old!) Today I might be creating art at my studio, reading about amazing art history, teaching fun classes, and generally enjoying life! I hope this site inspires you to make,