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 [...]
Art Antics and Inktense Pencils
As many of you know, I like to travel and I have been known to move around a lot. Because of this, I have also tried to come up with ways to take materials with me and to create portable studios in various locations.
Recently, I talked about this new product from Derwent called Inktense. [...]
Paper Presentation
It is interesting that one of the reasons I prefer to work on deep, stretched canvas is because I do not want to have to deal with presentation once the work is completed. Now, how is that for laziness?
My woven pieces are a case in point. If you read this blog, you know [...]