You may not know this but paintings and drawings have a "hard stage." It's in the middle of your process somewhere, you've been trucking...

When you want to draw (or paint) a figure, don't just start drawing head, shoulders, etc... We look at people all day long but when it...

Create your rocks and ground with warm colors. To begin, paint the "middle color" of your rocks (not the darkest or lightest value). For...

How to draw a face. Michelle and Shannon from MBodied Art Studio teach you the step-by- step way to draw a face that looks good every...

Learn a technique for painting 3-dimensional trees! We'll share some color theory, a brush technique and how to use layers to achieve the...

There's more than 1 way to paint a sunset! Shannon shares her favorite blending technique: Cross-Hatching. It makes for a more...

Every time you create a piece of art, it is taking you on a hero's journey. There are profound opportunities to learn and grow each time...

Woodworking is a hobby for some and a profession for others, but it can be a powerful therapeutic tool for just about everyone. In fact,...

Find out the last 2 steps of MBodied's system for helping people overcome this common issue with making art. #Westminsterpaintingclass...

What is the reason most people don't make art? MBodied has a 5 part system for overcoming this common issue! Find out steps 1-3 right...

#1 It’s easy for them (and hard for me) The assumption that painting is easy for some and hard for others can keep you from pursuing an...

How do I get more “me time”? It’s always on my list and I never seem to get to it! I know I need it but how do I actually make it...

Be encouraged. Find insight. Explore your creativity. Feel enthusiastic. Find a vision. These are some synonyms for being inspired. ...

There’s something magical in Michelle’s studio. Some combination of Michelle’s true passion for her art – her actual paintings and, more...

I love the community that is forming among the painters at MBodied! If you walk in during Introduction to Acrylics or Open Studio you...

About a year ago I was dreaming up the idea for MBodied Art Studio with the help of the book, Creating on Purpose: "the spiritual...