This simple 10-minute pattern walk helps you see repetition in nature and turn it into marks and shapes. You’ll create a quick pattern study that can feed your next piece.

I built my favorite studio table from a simple IKEA combo because it solves a real workflow problem: flexibility. It adjusts in height so I can stand or sit, it’s made from two tables pushed together (or split apart), and the ends can be angled when needed. The result is a sturdy, adaptable “home base” for collage, paint mixing, and staging works-in-progress.

Learn how to mount paper artwork on a wood panel with this easy, step-by-step DIY guide. I’ll walk you through the materials and process, share tips to avoid common mistakes, and help you give your paper art a modern, polished look.