Mixing Watercolors: Five Things to Know

Warm and cool primaries, mixing your own greens, and why you add water instead of white, plus an exercise: make a green chart.
Begin With a Breath: The Jesus Prayer

One of the oldest and simplest prayers of the Church, and a gentle way to begin praying with your breath.
Houseplants for Beginners: Five Easy Plants to Start With

Five forgiving houseplants for beginners, and three habits that keep plants happy.
Watercolor Basics: Five Things to Know Before You Paint

The paper, paints, brush, and two simple techniques you need to start painting in watercolor, plus a first exercise: paint a leaf.