Annie Reyes Art Blog Articles
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Blue & Green: A Surprising Color History
The Surprising History Behind Two of our Favorite Colors Blue and green are among the colors I reach for when I want a page to feel peaceful, fresh and almost dreamlike. But while I was coloring this illustration, I started wondering about the history of blue and...
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4 Ways to Blend Colored Pencils + Practice Page
Blending is one of the most important skills in coloring. It’s what takes a flat page and turns it into something soft, dimensional, and beautiful. If you’ve ever felt like your colors look too harsh or your transitions aren’t smooth, you’re not alone. The good news...
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How to Start a Coloring Page When You’re Overwhelmed
We all know the feeling. You open a beautiful coloring book, see a page full of tiny details, and suddenly—you freeze. Where do you even start? If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There’s a gentle way through it! Follow these simple steps to help you...
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Coloring on a Budget: What I Use & Alternatives
Coloring can look so expensive from the outside. Fancy sets, endless brands, specialty tools… it adds up fast. Here’s the truth: you don’t need the most expensive supplies to create beautiful pages. What you need is a smart “core kit” and a few techniques that make...
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World Cancer Day: Coloring for Healing + Free Page Download
February 4 is World Cancer Day, a moment to raise awareness, share hope, and stand with everyone whose life has been touched by cancer. As an artist, I’ve seen firsthand how creative expression can bring comfort and light, even in the hardest moments. How Coloring...
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CAFECITO POWER BREAK WITH ANNIE REYES
In this Cafecito, Karina Muller chats in Spanish with Annie Reyes, for United Latinas, who shares how art, language, and reinvention transformed her life—and how they can help heal others, too. Her message: courage doesn’t expire; starting something new at 50 isn’t...
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Art Heals & Unites: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage & Nurses
Honoring Our Roots, Healing Our Hearts October is Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to honor the vibrant traditions, resilience, and contributions of Hispanic communities. This year, campaigns like Nuestra Herencia Sana: Our Nurses Son Bravas y Bravos remind us of the...
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WHY SO MANY ARTISTS SELL ON ETSY
Why So Many Artists Sell on Etsy (And Why I Do, Too!) If you’ve ever browsed for handmade art or unique coloring books online, you’ve probably visited Etsy. But have you ever wondered why this platform is so popular with artists and creators around the world? Let’s...
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