April is a month of color, experimentation, and renewed creative energy. To celebrate that spirit, I’ve refreshed the look of my homepage with a brand-new set of painterly buttons designed to reflect Acrylic April.

These buttons aren’t just navigation tools—they’re mini works of art.

Designed with Texture, Movement, and Meaning

Each button features bold, expressive paint textures inspired by layered acrylic strokes and palette knife movement. I wanted them to feel alive—like you could almost feel the ridges of paint beneath your fingertips.

The backgrounds are intentionally vibrant and imperfect—just like real brushwork. They reflect the hands-on process that defines much of my artwork.

A Button for Every Creative Path

Alongside the challenge buttons, I’ve updated the full navigation set to match the same painterly aesthetic:

• Shop Dog Art

• Shop Religious Art

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• Shop Originals

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• Shop Art Challenge Art

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• Watch More Videos

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Each one carries its own color mood while still feeling unified as part of the same creative family. The rounded edges soften the bold brush textures, making them inviting and easy to explore.

The goal was simple:
When you land on the homepage, you don’t just browse—you step into a studio space filled with color and motion.

Why Update the Buttons?

Seasonal shifts matter.

Just as I rotate themes like Mythical March or Blooming Marvelous May, I want the website itself to reflect what I’m actively creating. April is about experimentation, paint layering, expressive movement, and creative growth.

Updating the buttons helps:

• Visually anchor the monthly art challenges
• Reinforce the theme at a glance
• Create a more immersive brand experience
• Keep the storefront feeling fresh and alive

Your first impression of a site should match the heart of the artist behind it. These painterly buttons feel like me—bold, layered, colorful, and rooted in process.

A Visual Invitation

Whether you're here for:

• Faith-inspired religious art
• Energetic dog artwork
• One-of-a-kind originals
• Behind-the-scenes videos
• Or monthly art challenges

These buttons are your invitation to explore.

April is about pushing paint, embracing texture, and letting color speak. I hope this refreshed look brings that same energy into your browsing experience.

Take a look around, click into your favorite collection, and step into Acrylic April with me.

— Justyn
The Artistic Shepherd