creative coat hangers

    I love using coat hangers to display art in my home and my art studio. Its a great way to switch things out without patching holes in the wall! 

Lately, I've been having fun getting creative with my coat hangers by making them a little more decorative!

A paint pen is the perfect tool to add doodles and drawings to dark wood or black hangers.

You can alter a hanger with just about anything- paper or fabric, even washi tape! I wrapped a hanger with washi tape in different patterns.

Swipes of messy, colorful paint is an easy way to turn a hanger into something artful!

a peek inside my sketchbook

a peek inside my sketchbook from Alisa Burke on Vimeo.
music- All Together by Joscho Stephan


supplies used-
sketchbook- HERE   acrylic paint- HERE   paint pens- HERE

escape into the mist

whimsy and wonder online class giveaway!

My latest class Whimsy & Wonder starts today! I am so excited about this class- I don't typically play favorites but this one might be one of faves! 

All the details HERE

And to celebrate the launch of another class I am giving away 5 spots!

To enter-

Leave me a comment- tell me your favorite fairy tale or story from childhood.

Later this week I'll draw five names and announce the winners.

fashion friday- fashion week

February means Fashion Week in NYC and all week I have been keeping up on what has been coming down the runway. While there has been some fabulous fashion, when I saw Mara Hoffman's collection I was so inspired- boho garments in bold color with LOTS of yummy pattern and design. Here are a few of my favorites-

all photos from style.com

a little valentine for you!

i love you from Alisa Burke on Vimeo.

I've turned my painting into a free print to download! Scroll down to the bottom of the post for directions on downloading. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

To download-

Head over to my flickr site HERE

You will be taken to the print

a peek inside my sketchbook

valentine craft recap

I've shared lots of valentine tutorials and projects over the years that have likely gotten lost in my archives! So with Valentines Day this week I thought I would compile some of my favorite heart themed projects. (click on the description below the photo to follow the link to the tutorial)

valentines day arm warmers

an updated twist on construction paper valentines

love everyday wreath

award ribbon valentines

homemade marshmallows

healed hearts

altered candy box