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SPRAY PLANET

Spray Planet is the distributor for my favorite professional artist grade spray paint, safe for use indoors: MTN Water Based 300.

I use this spray paint for many of my large-scale pieces, abstract, and mixed media work. You don't have to take your pieces outdoors - and works with all standard spray can caps for different effects. I LOVE this product.

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AMAZON - COMING SOON

I buy a lot from Amazon! Like you, I apppreciate their delivery service (the fastest), returns (super easy), and customer service (the best)...all very important features for me.

SO...I'm currently in the process of curating a list my favorite art supplies on Amazon. Most are either demonstrated or used in my courses and workshops, and appear in supply lists, too. All purchases made through these links directly benefit my studio, so I want to say thank you right here and now for supporting so I can continue to deliver wonderful content, paintings and other products for you!

⬅⬅ NOTE: Supply lists with links will be shared on this page in future :)


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OKAY YA’LL .. LOOKING FOR MORE ARTISTS - OR ARTISTS TO LEARN FROM?

You know, those amazing professionals who not only create beautiful things, but also teach, mentor, coach, and generally blow you away with their generosity and giftedness? Utilizing both in-person and online offerings, look no further - here’s my first-hand knowledge, personally curated shortlist. Trust me, these are among the very best artists, creatives and humans I know. You’re welcome! 😂

Amy Smith / Pinebluff, North Carolina, USA

A bold contemporary abstract and mixed media artist, Amy loves to share her passion for art and creativity through her painting classes, individual art instruction and creativity coaching.  She is passionate about helping people awaken their creativity and find their creative voice. Abstract painting is a vehicle to outwardly express the deep inner work of the Spirit in me. I am inspired by emotions, relationships, current events, the natural environment, and most centrally, my faith in relationship to all of these things.”

Robin Popp / Trenton, Florida, USA

Whether you are looking for a unique addition to your art collection, or ready to try a painting class, Robin makes the process a delight. She is an accomplished and award-winning oil painter, plein air artist, and assemblage creator extraordinaire. "I want my work to give the viewer a sense of peace, and maybe a hint of the unexpected. In this hectic world we live in, I strive to give my audience a moment to pause."

Sandra Lett / Garner, North Carolina (USA)

A prolific resin, acrylic, and well-known pour artist with 80K+ YouTube followers, Sandra lives to share the wonder of art and colour with others, whether through her work, classes, or seeing other artists flourish through her art auction group. “I care a lot about people and my surroundings. Being an artist is at the heart of my soul. It has been my passion for several decades. Art chose me … either with the gentle stroke of a paint brush, a beautiful puddle of paint or the glorious depth of resin; the creation of beauty in art can be extremely therapeutic for every one of us.”

Kate Green / Cambridge, England (UK)

In addition to creating bright and bold abstract art - paintings with impact - Kate also loves to combine splashing gestures with patterned precision, making vibrant and funky artwork that's full of life and singing with colour. She also loves inspiring creativity in others, sharing her creative process and journey with them through workshops and online offerings. “Colour is wonderful! It has the ability to make us happy and do us good. My art is full of colour, life and joy - designed to put a smile on your face … I’m passionate about making art accessible to everyone.”

Ninette Kruger / Tauranga, North Island (New Zealand)

Ninette creates one-of-a-kind metal wall art sculptures that are a true reflection of the beauty of the natural world. When it comes to transforming a house into a home, she believes art plays a pivotal role in creating a stylish and inviting atmosphere. Ninette is also an accomplished photographer offering art prints on metal, as well as online courses in metal embossing. "My metal art is perfect for discerning nature lovers who appreciate high-end, contemporary design and are looking to add sophistication to their interiors. Each piece of my metal art is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail, and is a celebration of nature, beauty, and the power of imagination."

Julie Bagamary / Fairview, North Carolina (USA)

is a mixed media textile artist who is inspired to create modern work with repurposed fabrics, designing in mixed media and textiles to create layered pieces that have combined traditional and modern stitching elements. She captures these stories with color, gesture and mark making. Her contemporary art is a form of storytelling and she captures these stories with color, stitches, arrangements, and embellishments in the form of wall hangings, framed art, reversible clergy stoles, and other unique offerings.


MORE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS & HUMANS! :)

Yup … the list continues! Here are more amazing artists who create beautiful things in all types of mediums. Solid entrepreneurs, top-notch business people, and ministry leaders that I personally know and love can also be found here. You won’t be disappointed! Give them a peek - just click on their name or icon to hurry over and check them out :)


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LISA DeBAETS / SEATTLE, WASHINGTON (USA)

Living and working outside Seattle, Washington, USA, Lisa is is an international award winning visual artist working in both acrylics and watercolors. She’s also a member of the prestigious Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS).


ALISON DUKE / ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA (AUSTRALIA)

An Australian artist located in Adelaide, SA, Allison loves to connect with the hearts of others through her mixed media work, bringing the dreams of the soul to life. As an artist she’s been connecting and working to create connection. “Creating is my life, as is connecting people with love, peace, joy, hope, and lots of laughter, through pieces of art, lessons and workshops.”



LYNNETTE HORN / BRANSON, MISSOURI (USA)

Lynette is a contemporary realism artist. Her art tells stories of love and light found in nature and among people’s interactions. She also shares these stories as a speaker to Christian and artists groups. Her medium of choice is acrylics but dabbles in graphite and pastels, too. She accepts commissions.


GINA HUITT / RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA (USA)

Discover watercolor paintings, charcoal and pastel drawings, captivating landscapes, and even custom pet portraits. If you can't find what you're looking for, don't hesitate to reach out for a personalized piece or inquire about beginner workshops that she offers.


ALLISON TEAL LEWIS / CASHMERE, WASHINGTON (USA)

From her home studio in the Pacific Northwest U.S., Allison creates work reflecting and influenced by the surrounding iconic landscapes of her home state, in masterful and unique watercolor, mixed media, and calligraphy, as well as special edition products and prints.


CONNIE NOFTSIER / CROGAN, NEW YORK (USA)

From the Adirondacks, New York region of the U.S., Connie creates unique, realistic embroidered sculptures of mushrooms, wildflowers, butterflies, and moss.