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Our team is here for you 24/7. Use these virtual resources to expand your creativity and make things you’ve never imagined, all under the guidance of our talented visual artists. Everyone is creative, and using that creativity encourages us to slow down and connect to your inner “super power.” These resources are all prepared for you by the UF Health Shands Arts in Medicine program.

Instructional Art-making Videos

Watercolor and Ink Art

Follow along as AIM artist Sarah Hinds shows how to create beautiful pieces of art using watercolors and ink. Inspiration and credit to visual artist Jen Aranyi

Marker Print Making

Make your own prints and stamps using this fun and simple method by AIM artist Sarah Hinds.

Word Circles

AIM artist Molly Kempson walks you through each step in making a word circle.

Watercolor Resist Painting

Learn a fun way of creating with watercolors! Sarah takes you step-by-step through the process of using resist techniques with watercolor paints.

Origami Cranes

Learn to make an origami crane with AIM artist Sunita Canady.

Tissue Paper Flowers

Watch and follow along as Sunita Canady walks you through the process of creating two paper flowers. Materials: Tissue paper squares, pipe cleaners or wire and scissors

Reflection Watercolor

Follow along as AIM artist Sarah guides you through a watercolor painting tutorial of a water reflection with landscape elements.

Collagraph Prints

Follow along as Molly walks you through the process of creating a collagraph print.

Point-of-light Painting

Watch and follow along as Sarah shows you step-by-step how to paint a point-of-light piece.

Abstract Floral Painting

AIM artist Sarah Hinds walks you through the process of painting loose, abstract florals using acrylic paint.

Observational Drawing

Artist Sarah Hinds shows how to sketch using your own observations of the objects around you, like a flower, a coffee cup, and even your own hand. Add some color using watercolor paints.