A New Blog
I know many of you have seen this bit of frottage work before, but this post is not about any of my work. Today, I am introducing you to a new blog. Many of you may remember my interview with my glass artist friend, Lesley McIver. Some of you have even ordered jewelry from Lesley, [...]
Art Paper for the Door Queens
One thing I learned when we were in Paris is how much variety the French (or maybe the Europeans) have in art paper! I have a fetish for both pens and paper, I was in heaven in the art shops and Andrea was the perfect guide. One day she stopped by our hotel and walked [...]
Rice Paper, Watercolor Paper or Plastic for Frottage?
Recently I have been talking about how certain things in my studio practice have an influence on my paintings. I find just spending time doing brings about so many ideas and possibilities for newer projects. I have talked about doing frottage work before, but it seems to be one of those things which lends itself [...]
New Moleskine Watercolor Sketchbook for Studio Testing
I find it takes a lot of work and a lot of time to realize a painting (even then, sometimes they do not work). Testing ideas is one important part of what has to happen as I work through my personal, creative process. I hope you will find it interesting and helpful as I talk [...]
Acrylic Inks
As many of you know, my painting process is often a lengthy process. I love getting lost in the work and multiple layers are important in finding the depth I often seek. If I use acrylic paint, oil sticks or layers of rice paper, I find multiple layers are important and satisfying. This may be [...]
Busy Days
I have been really busy doing things other than being in my studio this week. You may have noticed in some of the comments I have mentioned I am hosting Thanksgiving for about 15 here next week. I am not so great with cleaning, so I am busy with [...]
Glazing
Some of you may receive Robert Genn’s twice weekly (Tuesday and Friday) newsletter known as The Painter’s Keys. If you do, then you know today he spoke of glazing and gave a few keys helpful when using glaze. In this newsletter he speaks of applying a darker glaze over a lighter [...]
Fun Painting Surface
I thought it would be fun for you to see something different. So for a quick post today, here are the details…
Signature Canvas has this interesting canvas style on offer. It does not come inexpensively, however. If you receive the Empty Easel Newsletter, you can use a discount offer to purchase one [...]
Influencing Your Art
I want to share with you a book I completed reading yesterday. And if you have been reading this blog for a few months, then you have already heard about it.Catching the Light is written by Susan Pope. You know Susan, she is our very own Sukipoet. I have to tell you [...]
I Finally Found It…
I did not plan to post today, but now I can’t resist.
First of all, this is a little gift to you. I did a few of these when I was in Montana as bookmarks. You can print this and use it as a bookmark if you like. If you print it [...]