Blog READ MORE Daytime Nighttime Crossword Puzzle August 15, 2017 This free, downloadable crossword puzzle is a great way to get kids involved in learning about animals and their habits. Accompanies the book Daytime Nighttime All Through the Year... READ MORE Secret Animal Jigsaw Puzzle June 13, 2017 Here's a fun activity to keep the kids busy! An online jigsaw puzzle featuring one of the animals from my latest illustrated book, Daytime Nighttime, All Through the Year... READ MORE Ideas Fall from the Sky June 12, 2017 I was lucky enough, recently, to enjoy a visit with Carol and Bruce Malnor of Dawn Publications. They happened to be passing through my neck of the woods and... READ MORE Snowy Owl Painting in Watercolor May 19, 2017 First Step: Sketch I wanted this snowy owl painting to be cold and wintery, with a grey sky and stark contrast against the dark sky, white owl, and the light... READ MORE Laughing Dragon Speed Drawing May 15, 2017 I love watching speed drawing on Youtube. Some of the artists on there are amazing! Check out Marchello Barenghi painting some hyper-realistic gummy bears, or this self-portrait in oil... READ MORE Poor Sad Goblin February 26, 2017 Blog Fantasy Illustration Step-by-Step I love watching other artists work and seeing how they work out an illustration from original sketch to finished process. Thought I'd share this step-by-step of... READ MORE Resilience Beats Talent Every Time October 28, 2016 Resilience in art may just be more important than some innate talent. I teach art classes sometimes, and - in my opinion - one of the most damaging myths... READ MORE Fun Magnetic Hair October 21, 2016 Build a funny looking critter with magnetic hair. READ MORE More Fun With Magnets September 28, 2016 All kinds of fun can be had with magnets. Check out this video by the Babble Dabble Do channel on YouTube. READ MORE Magnetic Magic Teaching Activity Guide September 28, 2016 Like all the educational picture books at Arbordale Publishing, Magnetic Magic comes with a free Teaching Guide filled with fun and educational activities as a companion resource for teachers. You... Andrea Gabriel is an artist living in Bellingham, Washington. She sells original artwork and prints of her watercolors, as well as writing and illustrating books for children. Books Activities for Kids The Drawing Board
READ MORE Daytime Nighttime Crossword Puzzle August 15, 2017 This free, downloadable crossword puzzle is a great way to get kids involved in learning about animals and their habits. Accompanies the book Daytime Nighttime All Through the Year... READ MORE Secret Animal Jigsaw Puzzle June 13, 2017 Here's a fun activity to keep the kids busy! An online jigsaw puzzle featuring one of the animals from my latest illustrated book, Daytime Nighttime, All Through the Year... READ MORE Ideas Fall from the Sky June 12, 2017 I was lucky enough, recently, to enjoy a visit with Carol and Bruce Malnor of Dawn Publications. They happened to be passing through my neck of the woods and... READ MORE Snowy Owl Painting in Watercolor May 19, 2017 First Step: Sketch I wanted this snowy owl painting to be cold and wintery, with a grey sky and stark contrast against the dark sky, white owl, and the light... READ MORE Laughing Dragon Speed Drawing May 15, 2017 I love watching speed drawing on Youtube. Some of the artists on there are amazing! Check out Marchello Barenghi painting some hyper-realistic gummy bears, or this self-portrait in oil... READ MORE Poor Sad Goblin February 26, 2017 Blog Fantasy Illustration Step-by-Step I love watching other artists work and seeing how they work out an illustration from original sketch to finished process. Thought I'd share this step-by-step of... READ MORE Resilience Beats Talent Every Time October 28, 2016 Resilience in art may just be more important than some innate talent. I teach art classes sometimes, and - in my opinion - one of the most damaging myths... READ MORE Fun Magnetic Hair October 21, 2016 Build a funny looking critter with magnetic hair. READ MORE More Fun With Magnets September 28, 2016 All kinds of fun can be had with magnets. Check out this video by the Babble Dabble Do channel on YouTube. READ MORE Magnetic Magic Teaching Activity Guide September 28, 2016 Like all the educational picture books at Arbordale Publishing, Magnetic Magic comes with a free Teaching Guide filled with fun and educational activities as a companion resource for teachers. You...
