Random Acts of Creativity

A Peek at my Paint Storage

A Peek at my Paint Storage
A peek inside my studio at how I store my paints for easy access and practical organization. Simple, functional tips from Diana Garrison of Crooked Little Studio.
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How to Store Your Gel Plates

How to Store Your Gel Plates
Wondering how to store your gel plates so they stay clean and ready for your next print? I’ve tested a few methods over the years and share my go-to approach in this Quick Tip Tuesday post, plus a short video demo.
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New Discoveries from Randomness: Don’t Toss Those Foam Scraps!

New Discoveries from Randomness: Don’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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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

Photo of Diana Garrison