Make Your Own Summer Souvenirs: DIY Vacation Art
Summer is vacation time, which means you’ve probably made some amazing memories in exciting locations. A great vacation deserves souvenirs to remember it by. So empty your suitcase of all…
Dog Days of Summer: Art Projects for Dog Lovers
Dogs are just the best, aren’t they? It’s hard not to love something that showers you with unconditional love and is just so darn cute! We are particularly fond of…
How “Yucandu” Garden Art!
Summer is in full swing! No doubt you’re spending more time than ever outside, whether that’s in the backyard with the kiddos or hanging out on the patio. Add some…
5 Fun Ways to Use Letters in Your Decor
Using letters in your decor is a bold and fun way to personalize any room in the house. If the Yucandu Pinterest board is any indication, we’re huge fans of incorporating…
It’s St. Louis Art Fair Season!
Memorial Day weekend is almost here, which means that the official start of summer is only a few days away! This also means that Yucandu Art Studio will be participating…
11 Foodie Places to Visit in Old Webster
If you’re ever visited us at Yucandu Art Studio, you’ll know that we’re located in a really charming, historic area of Webster Groves called (appropriately) Old Webster. We love Old…
Upcycled Art: Taking the Old and Making It New
It’s officially springtime, which means it’s probably time to give your house a deep spring cleaning! What if, instead of throwing your junk away, you could turn it into beautiful…
Kids Visiting This Weekend? Come to Yucandu!
Jeff is a divorced dad of two adorable kids—Will, 7, and Eva, 9. Jeff gets to see his children every other weekend and he wants his time with them to…
The Art of a Good Frame
As we mentioned in our last blog post, any kind of art is instantly beautified with a good quality frame that compliments the art. A frame is a lot like…
What’s in a Name: Yucandu Art Studio
We get asked all the time, "what does your name mean?" Some people get it right away once they say it aloud. Other responses range from the quizzical to the…
Art Doesn’t Have to Match Your Sofa
I think the temptation for decorating any room in the house is to choose paint colors and art that perfectly matches the aesthetic of the room. Some people refuse to let their…
Why Quality Products are Important for Creativity
Every artist deserves great supplies. Consider a musician playing a box strung with rubber bands versus a cello. Or a ballerina performing in sneakers verses pointe shoes. Similarly, artists need…
