Random Acts of Creativity

New Discoveries from Randomness: Donโ€™t Toss Those Foam Scraps!

New Discoveries from Randomness: Donโ€™t Toss Those Foam Scraps!
After cutting a custom foam stamp, don’t toss the little leftover pieces! Those random foam scraps can become a brand-new stamp — a fun way to spark creativity. See how I used mine in an Instagram reel.
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Make Your Own Gel-Printed Business Cards

Make Your Own Gel-Printed Business Cards
Turn your gel prints into eye-catching, one-of-a-kind business cards. This quick tutorial breaks down the exact process I use so your cards can be just as colorful and creative as your artwork.
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To Swirl or Not to Swirl: Mixing Paint on the Gel Plate

To Swirl or Not to Swirl: Mixing Paint on the Gel Plate
There’s more than one way to blend paint on a gel plate. Try swirling with a brayer or smoothing with a palette knife to see how different techniques change the final look of your print.
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I’m Diana, the artist behind Crooked Little Studio. I teach playful ways to use random colors and materials to unlock creativity. You can find more inspiration here.

Meet Diana Garrison

I am a teaching artist who helps creative people like you explore techniques and develop practical skills so you can freely express your creativity and unlock your potential.

Until my retirement at the end of May 2024, I had been teaching K-12 students - for over 20 years - how to execute various art techniques and how to appreciate and talk about the visual arts; and I have been doing all this online for the past ten years. And now I am teaching online courses as well as adult workshops in my home studio, at local venues, and as a guest teacher in other locations.

The creative process is an amazing thing! As I explore my own art-making, I develop new styles and techniques along the way. I love to share that knowledge with others so they can benefit from what I've learned.

I offer tips, tricks, and insights in occasional newsletters for my email subscribers; I create free and paid resources and tools, and I am building a collection of online courses. I am always open to ideas for new things to share.

Won't you join me on this creative journey?

Cheers! 
Diana

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