T H E S T O R Y
Save 20% when you buy a bundle!
Our Watercoloring Book Bundle includes the Making Art for Joy’s Sake Watercolor Palette, the 1/4″ Art for Joy’s Sake dagger brush, & your choice of a watercoloring book – everything you need to continue your watercolor journey!
D E T A I L S
Making Art for Joy’s Sake Watercolor Palette:
- Features 12 carefully selected, non-toxic water paint colors designed to produce hundreds of color mixes
- Each color is unique in its velvety texture and produce saturated and highly pigmented brushstrokes
- Compact travel watercolor palette features over 30 square inches of color mixing space
- The removable paint tray reveals even more mixing space and allows each of the watercolor pans to be removed, reorganized and refilled.
1/4″ Art for Joy’s Sake Dagger Brush:
- Custom designed exclusively for Kristy Rice!
- Natural wood handle
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Rose gold ferrule and text detailing
- Short handle that is easy to maneuver
- Synthetic bristles in a versatile 1/4 inch dagger shape
- Create countless thick and thin brushstrokes with this one brush!
Watercoloring Books:
- 25 illustrations printed on quality watercolor paper
- Front and back printing of artwork so you can try each twice, paint will not bleed through
- Designed to handle any water based media
- Each pattern has a coordinating story with painting tips and ideas on how to stay creative!
- Choose from Painterly Days: Flower, Painterly Days: Pattern, Painterly Days: Woodland, Kristy’s Spring Cutting Garden, Kristy’s Summer Cutting Garden, Kristy’s Fall Cutting Garden, or Kristy’s Winter Cutting Garden books
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page! (We especially recommend our international friends to check our shipping policies!)
*Gift wrap option (see last photo)
- Choose your watercoloring book below! (If no choice is made, Flower will be the default.)
T H E S T O R Y
Save 20% when you buy a bundle!
Our Free-Spirited bundle includes the How to Make Art for Joy’s Sake: Free-Spirited Watercolor book, the 1/4″ Art for Joy’s Sake dagger brush, & your choice of watercoloring page set – perfect for diving deeper into watercolor!
D E T A I L S
How to Make Art for Joy’s Sake: Free-Spirited Watercolor Book:
- Kristy offers guidance on preparation, including the materials you really need (and don’t need), and walks you through “Basics and Details.”
- “Five Exercises” enhances your ways of brush handling, muscle memory, color mixing, and texture, and “20 Leaves” helps you put them all together.
- “Five Techniques” lets you experience flowers, fruits, veggies, landscapes, and patterns.
- And the projects—or as Kristy calls it, the “Ready to Fly” list—include Leaves and Greens; Take a Walk Pattern; Textile Pattern; Gem and Rock Pattern; Imaginary Landscape; Bouquet; and Watercolor Fragments.
1/4″ Art for Joy’s Sake Dagger Brush:
- Custom designed exclusively for Kristy Rice!
- Natural wood handle
-
Rose gold ferrule and text detailing
- Short handle that is easy to maneuver
- Synthetic bristles in a versatile 1/4 inch dagger shape
- Create countless thick and thin brushstrokes with this one brush!
Watercoloring Page Set:
- 3 of Kristy’s illustrations printed on textured cold press watercolor paper
- 3 of the same illustrations printed on 100lb textured cardstock
- Dimensions: 8″ x 10″ – perfect for framing!
- Free story card, practice sheet, and lesson card
- Your choice of Bouquet, Cactus & Succulents, Flowers, Fruits & Veggies, Garden, or Landscapes (*Watercoloring Page Sets are in order as listed in photos)
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page! (We especially recommend our international friends to check our shipping policies!)
*Gift wrap option (see last photo)
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Choose your watercoloring page set below! (If no choice is made, the Bouquet set will be the default.)
T H E S T O R Y
Save 20% when you buy a bundle!
Are you a watercolor beginner & you don’t know where to start? Look no further! Our starter kit includes the Making Art for Joy’s Sake watercolor palette & a brush set of your choice!
D E T A I L S
Making Art for Joy’s Sake Watercolor Palette:
- Features 12 carefully selected, non-toxic water paint colors designed to produce hundreds of color mixes
- Each color is unique in its velvety texture and produce saturated and highly pigmented brushstrokes
- Compact travel watercolor palette features over 30 square inches of color mixing space
- The removable paint tray reveals even more mixing space and allows each of the watercolor pans to be removed, reorganized and refilled.
The Art For Joy’s Sake Brush Set:
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Includes 6 brushes in a canvas pouch – 3/4 inch flat wash brush, 1/2 inch dagger brush, 1/4 inch dagger brush, #1 cat’s tongue brush, #2 round brush, & #1 liner brush
- Each brush makes a huge variety of marks so even the beginner can create beautiful marks quickly
- Professional quality nylon bristles designed to make sure you grab the perfect amount of water and paint without the guesswork
- Works for watercolor and acrylic painting
- Cute canvas bag makes this a perfect watercolor travel set. Never be without your art paint brushes!
The Free From Fear Brush Set:
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Includes 6 brushes in a canvas pouch – 3/4 inch dagger brush, #12 round brush, #6 filbert brush, #6 cat’s tongue brush, 1/8″ dagger brush, & 000 detail brush
- Each brush makes a huge variety of marks so even the beginner can create beautiful marks quickly
- Professional quality nylon bristles designed to make sure you grab the perfect amount of water and paint without the guesswork
- Works for watercolor and acrylic painting
- Cute canvas bag makes this a perfect watercolor travel set. Never be without your art paint brushes!
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page! (We especially recommend our international friends to check our shipping policies!)
*Gift wrap option (see last photo)
**Bundle comes with palette & ONE brush set of your choice.
T H E S T O R Y
From Beam Paints:
“When I make paint I think about my Dad a lot, he taught me when I was really small to identify hematite and look for paintstones. He kept them in his art bag in a little cloth wrapper, and when he needed paint he brought them out and prepared his paint for ceramic bowls, drums, or rocks. I really wanted something of my paint making practice to share the tactile joy of the physicality of paint, and this is it!
These little jewels are also about our values and support our respect for the earth and being plastic free. They are wrapped in beeswaxed cotton with paper labels identifying the color name and are our answer to halfpans! They are 7/8 inch across from edge to edge of the wrapper and 5/8 inch across the paint. Free your art kit!!!”
Set of 6 ethical mica watercolors! Bring a spark to your palette with these 100% pigment & binder watercolors sourced from Georgia.
D E T A I L S
- Set of 6 Beam Paintstones:
- Boahjihgehjik Zhaawah Zhonia’aande: Dreamers Gold (ethical mica)
- Chiigbii: Beach Sand (ethical mica. PR122, PY74
- Ace’ense: Shell (ethical mica)
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Mkwum Ziibiihns: Glacial Rivers (ethical mica. PB15.1)
- Nibiiwzih Mkwuh: Wet Grizzly (ethical mica. PY164)
- Bboon Naakshek: Wintery Night (ethical mica. PB15.1, PY164)
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Paintstones are made of lightfast pigments, tree sap, Manitoulin Maple syrup, & gum arabic
- Made by Beam Paints-located in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island/Mnidoo Mnising, Canada
For information on lightfastness, click here!
*Swatch photos by Beam Paints.
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page! (We especially recommend our international friends to check our shipping policies!)
T H E S T O R Y
Granulating watercolor half pans by Issy.Watercolors – handmade in the Netherlands!
From Issy:
“The paint is handmade. Little bubbles, cracks and sticky spots are normal. Paints can shrink overtime and fall out. If the paint falls out of the well, add a drop of water in the well and press the paint back in. Big air bubbles can occur.
Handmade paints work differently than generic brands. For the best results, add a drop of water to the paint and let it sit for about 2-5 minutes. Use your wet brush to pick up some paint and swirl it into a mixing palette. Add more water for the pigments to flow freely and separate and granulate.
All paints are Vegan! Made with nothing but Gum Arabic, Water, vegetable glycerin, Vegan Ox Gall, Corn Syrup and Tea Tree oil. We do not use clove oil.”
D E T A I L S
- Watercolors are made of gum arabic, water, vegetable glycerin, vegan ox gall, corn syrup & tea tree oil
- Made by Issy.Watercolors-located in the Netherlands
- Choose from 6 colors:
- Gibdo
- Muzu
- Harth
- Teba
- Velaris
- Dento
*Swatch photos by Issy.Watercolors – in order as listed above
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page! (We especially recommend our international friends to check our shipping policies!)
N O T E F R O M T H E A R T I S T :
Paintings will arrive signed and dated. I have a unique tradition in that I don’t sign my paintings until the very last minute possible.
-Kristy
T H E C O L L E C T I O N ‘S S T O R Y
The “So Here We Are” Collection is about surviving, then thriving. This is a celebration of moving through fear and chaos to discover joy in a new life, a new time. From mid March to late July this collection of watercolor and gouache paintings came to life. As the months passed darker and dramatic colors were replaced with transparent brights. As my heart found peace amid chaos, intensity gave way to lightness. Paintings were purposely not finished in any one given month or feeling. So each is the result of layering not only paint, but time and feelings.
I most often work on a small scale but dive deeply with layer after layer of paint. Details are added with the tiniest of brushes to trick and train the eye to see something new at every glance. My work is brazen in color, free from pretense but riddled with seemingly unending texture and linear detail. Best when viewed up close and curious when seen from a distance.
T H E P A I N T I N G ‘S S T O R Y
Some of my earliest memories are of my Father’s peonies. I wondered what these large raspberry colored blooms were and why ants seemed to love them so much. And now, my Father transplanted specimens of those same peonies to my home garden and every May I anxiously await the first pop of a bud with just a hint of the raspberry petal peeking. Peonies for me mean family. And this year they bloomed at a time when I needed the reminder that this little family I created is all that I needed.
D E T A I L S
- Created on Legion Stonehenge cold press (textured) watercolor paper with Holbein watercolors, Dr. Phil’s ink and white acrylic.
- Size: 7 1/2″ x 10″
- Unframed paintings will be shipped flat with corner and surface protection.
- Each painting is created with archival materials of the highest quality. Archival artist materials ensure your painting, when properly cared for, will last for at least 100 years without any change in appearance.
N O T E F R O M T H E A R T I S T :
Paintings will arrive signed and dated. I have a unique tradition in that I don’t sign my paintings until the very last minute possible.
-Kristy
T H E C O L L E C T I O N ‘S S T O R Y
The “So Here We Are” Collection is about surviving, then thriving. This is a celebration of moving through fear and chaos to discover joy in a new life, a new time. From mid March to late July this collection of watercolor and gouache paintings came to life. As the months passed darker and dramatic colors were replaced with transparent brights. As my heart found peace amid chaos, intensity gave way to lightness. Paintings were purposely not finished in any one given month or feeling. So each is the result of layering not only paint, but time and feelings.
I most often work on a small scale but dive deeply with layer after layer of paint. Details are added with the tiniest of brushes to trick and train the eye to see something new at every glance. My work is brazen in color, free from pretense but riddled with seemingly unending texture and linear detail. Best when viewed up close and curious when seen from a distance.
T H E P A I N T I N G ‘S S T O R Y
These flowers don’t exist in real life. They never will. But I paint a flower I want to see, one I wish/will to exist. Just like I imagine and work towards a near and distant future I and my children can be proud of, I paint what I want to see.
D E T A I L S
- Created on 300 lb Arches cold press (rough) watercolor paper with Case for Making Handmade watercolor.
- Size: 12″ x 9″
- Unframed paintings will be shipped flat with corner and surface protection.
- Each painting is created with archival materials of the highest quality. Archival artist materials ensure your painting, when properly cared for, will last for at least 100 years without any change in appearance.
N O T E F R O M T H E A R T I S T :
Paintings will arrive signed and dated. I have a unique tradition in that I don’t sign my paintings until the very last minute possible.
-Kristy
T H E C O L L E C T I O N ‘S S T O R Y
The “So Here We Are” Collection is about surviving, then thriving. This is a celebration of moving through fear and chaos to discover joy in a new life, a new time. From mid March to late July this collection of watercolor and gouache paintings came to life. As the months passed darker and dramatic colors were replaced with transparent brights. As my heart found peace amid chaos, intensity gave way to lightness. Paintings were purposely not finished in any one given month or feeling. So each is the result of layering not only paint, but time and feelings.
I most often work on a small scale but dive deeply with layer after layer of paint. Details are added with the tiniest of brushes to trick and train the eye to see something new at every glance. My work is brazen in color, free from pretense but riddled with seemingly unending texture and linear detail. Best when viewed up close and curious when seen from a distance.
T H E P A I N T I N G ‘S S T O R Y
Southern Utah is where I first met a Prickly Pear cactus and I was in love. When designing the gardens for our home in Pennsylvania, I tried to incorporate as many desert plants as possible. And so now hardy Prickly Pear cacti grow all over our property. Each year I anxiously await the pop of those yellow blooms. This year the blooming coincided perfectly with our strawberry harvest.
D E T A I L S
- Created on 300 gsm Arches cold press (rough) watercolor paper using Holbein and Case for Making watercolor pigments.
- Size: 12″ x 9″
- Unframed paintings will be shipped flat with corner and surface protection.
- Each painting is created with archival materials of the highest quality. Archival artist materials ensure your painting, when properly cared for, will last for at least 100 years without any change in appearance.
T H E S T O R Y
I originally created this illustration of Kamala Harris the weekend after the 2020 election in preparation for my daughter’s 1st birthday. We couldn’t have many guests at her party so I created life size cut outs of powerful women to fill seats!
Since then, this image of Vice President Kamala Harris has become beloved amongst my social media following. On the morning of January 20, 2020 I paired these words with my sketch and the rest is history.
Her strength, vision and grit calls to us from this humble sketch.
D E T A I L S
- Gildan Crew Neck Sweatshirt
- Available Sizes: S – 4XL
- Fit: Relaxed
- **Cuffs are shown rolled in photos. Please see last photo for actual cuff detail.
- Care: Machine Wash Cold
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Material: Depending on Shirt Color
80% Cotton, 20% Polyester:
Heather Gray, Sand
50% Cotton, 50% Polyester:
Light Gray, Gold, Light Blue, Light Pink
***Please allow 6-8 business days for order processing, this does not include shipping.
**Pillars Collection products shipped separately from other items.
T H E S T O R Y
I originally created this illustration of Kamala Harris the weekend after the 2020 election in preparation for my daughter’s 1st birthday. We couldn’t have many guests at her party so I created life size cut outs of powerful women to fill seats!
Since then, this image of Vice President Kamala Harris has become beloved amongst my social media following. On the morning of January 20, 2020 I paired these words with my sketch and the rest is history.
Her strength, vision and grit calls to us from this humble sketch.
D E T A I L S
- Pigment Dye Colors: These colors provide a vintage look that will remain for the life of the garment
- Material: 100% Ring Spun US Cotton, Pre-Shrunk
- Available Sizes: S – 4XL
- Fit: Relaxed
- Care: Machine Wash Cold
- Colors: White, Sandstone, Terracotta, Butter, Ivory, Mustard
***Please allow 6-8 business days for order processing, this does not include shipping.
**Pillars Collection products shipped separately from other items.
T H E S T O R Y
From Beam Paints:
“Inspired by the incomparable patron saint of women artists, Frida Kahlo. Magnificent artist whose home was casa azul, who graced the cover of vogue Paris with a straight on gaze that went down in history. Also an artist in her personal appearance, bringing indigenous influence from her life to her canvases to her hair and dress. We honour her with these colors calling to mind the vivid lushness of her paintings.”
“When I make paint I think about my Dad a lot, he taught me when I was really small to identify hematite and look for paintstones. He kept them in his art bag in a little cloth wrapper, and when he needed paint he brought them out and prepared his paint for ceramic bowls, drums, or rocks. I really wanted something of my paint making practice to share the tactile joy of the physicality of paint, and this is it!
These little jewels are also about our values and support our respect for the earth and being plastic free. They are wrapped in beeswaxed cotton with paper labels identifying the color name and are our answer to halfpans! They are 7/8 inch across from edge to edge of the wrapper and 5/8 inch across the paint. Free your art kit!!!”
Set of 4 handmade watercolors! Bring a spark to your palette with these 100% pigment & binder watercolors sourced from Georgia.
D E T A I L S
- Set of 4 Beam Paintstones:
- Kosmaan’aande: Pumpkin – PY74, PR170
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Chiigbii Giinii’aande: Beach Rose – PR122, PW6
- Shingwauk’aande: Pine – PB15.1, PY74
- Dwaagi’Azaadibuk’aande: Fall Poplar Yellow – Hansa, PY74
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Paintstones are made of lightfast pigments, tree sap, Manitoulin Maple syrup, & gum arabic
- Made by Beam Paints-located in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island/Mnidoo Mnising, Canada
For information on lightfastness, click here!
*Swatch photos by Beam Paints.
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page!
T H E S T O R Y
From Beam Paints:
“When I make paint I think about my Dad a lot, he taught me when I was really small to identify hematite and look for paintstones. He kept them in his art bag in a little cloth wrapper, and when he needed paint he brought them out and prepared his paint for ceramic bowls, drums, or rocks. I really wanted something of my paint making practice to share the tactile joy of the physicality of paint, and this is it!
These little jewels are also about our values and support our respect for the earth and being plastic free. They are wrapped in beeswaxed cotton with paper labels identifying the color name and are our answer to halfpans! They are 7/8 inch across from edge to edge of the wrapper and 5/8 inch across the paint. Free your art kit!!!”
D E T A I L S
- Paintstones are made of lightfast pigments, tree sap, Manitoulin Maple syrup, & gum arabic
- Made by Beam Paints-located in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island/Mnidoo Mnising, Canada
- Choose from:
- Amethyst (ethical mica. PV23)
- Mkwum Ziibiihns: Glacial Rivers (ethical mica. PB15.1)
- Mkwum’aande: Ice Colour (gouache. PB29, PW6)
- Maudji Nmegonse: Wild Salmon (ethical mica. PR170)
- Bboon Naakshek: Wintery Night (ethical mica. PB15.1, PY164)
For information on lightfastness, click here!
*Swatch photos by Beam Paints.
For shipping information & general questions, please see our FAQ page! (We especially recommend our international friends to check our shipping policies!)
