Eclectica Studio & Gifts

06/02/2026

Just finished painting this! Video 1 of 4. Which is your favorite crayon color? 🖍 🖍 🖍

06/02/2026

🌎🎨 Introducing our NEW Handmade Earth Pigment Travel Watercolor Sets from Eclectica!

These little art kits are truly handcrafted from start to finish — combining creativity, sustainability, and old-world artistry into one portable paint set.

✨ Here’s what makes them special:

🍬 The tins are repurposed candy tins, giving new life to something that would otherwise be discarded
🖨️ We 3D print the interior mixing tray and storage insert ourselves
🌿 Every watercolor paint is hand mixed in small batches using earth-based pigments and natural ingredients
🌸 The ONLY preservative we use is clove oil — no harsh chemical preservatives here!

Each set feels a little like an artist’s treasure box… earthy, creative, imperfect in the best possible way, and completely unique.

These aren’t mass-produced paints. They’re thoughtfully made tools for slowing down, experimenting with color, and reconnecting with creativity anywhere you go. Toss one into your purse, backpack, travel bag, or art tote and create wherever inspiration strikes.

Perfect for:
🎨 Travel sketching
🌿 Nature journaling
📖 Creative self-care
🧳 Vacation art kits
💌 Painting postcards & mini art
✨ Gift giving for artists and creatives

Handmade art supplies just hit different. 💛

06/01/2026

Today is National Nail Polish Day! Polish up and enjoy the day.

Fact many may have forgotten about me: I used to be a licensed nail tech.

05/31/2026

🎨 Mental Health Tip:
Did you know the colors you choose in your artwork can actually influence mood — both for you while creating and for the people viewing it later?

Artists have used color psychology for centuries to express emotion without words. Think about the deep, moody blues often seen in the work of Vincent van Gogh. Blues can feel calming, reflective, lonely, peaceful, or emotional depending on the shade and how they’re used.

Warm colors like reds, oranges, and yellows often create feelings of:
❤️ energy
☀️ happiness
🔥 excitement
🌻 comfort

Cool colors like blues, greens, and purples can encourage:
💙 calmness
🌿 restfulness
✨ reflection
🌙 emotional depth

One of the beautiful things about therapeutic art is there are no “wrong” colors. Sometimes the colors you’re naturally drawn to can tell you a lot about what your mind and body need in that moment.

Feeling overwhelmed? You may crave soft blues and greens.
Need motivation? Bright yellows or bold reds might feel energizing.
Need comfort? Earth tones can feel grounding and safe.

Take a look at this tree...What feelings are you getting from the colors?

05/30/2026

Today is National Creativity Day. This day is here to encourage everyone to use their imagination. How will you be creative today?

05/29/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday 5/30, at 4pm central we will be hosting a Sewing Pattern Blowout! Many bids starting at just $1.00.

Includes Simplicity, Butterick, and McCalls, plus some books!
Patterns go back into the 1990s.
Many plus sized and costume patterns!

whatnot.com/invite/eclecticagifts

05/28/2026

Let's collaborate harmoniously. Moving forward, I will post one reminder per Whatnot show to keep our community informed without overwhelming anyone. For more frequent Whatnot updates, join the group at Events and Online Art Auctions with Eclectica.

Tonight, Season 1: Episode 4,
"Art Party with Eclectica," commences at 8pm central.

https://whatnot.com/invite/eclecticagifts

05/28/2026

This 11x14 painting, "Bubble Bath," is now available to paint at paint parties!

05/28/2026

Tomorrow night will be my fourth Whatnot show. I'm loving this app! Be sure to use my link to get $15 credit towards your first order with me!

https://whatnot.com/invite/eclecticagifts

05/27/2026