Random Acts of Creativity

The Quiet Power of Opacity

The Quiet Power of Opacity
A quick look at how paint opacity affects layered gel prints. Using the same base color, this Quick Tip shows how transparent, semi-opaque, and opaque paints behave differently—and why it’s worth paying attention.
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Simple Handwriting & Drawing Transfers on the Gel Plate

Simple Handwriting & Drawing Transfers on the Gel Plate
A super simple way to transfer handwriting and drawings onto your gel plate using pencil, charcoal, or soft pastel—no paint or medium needed for the transfer step (plus an easy cleanup tip).
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How I Store My Masks and Stencils

How I Store My Masks and Stencils
Ever wonder how an artist with lots of masks and stencils keeps them organized? In today's Quick Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing the simple, somewhat messy, real-life storage system I use in my studio — plus one important tip that will save your stencils from sticking (and tearing!).
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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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