My latest painting is of Ruthie, our English Bulldog. She’s the Energizer Bunny of bulldogs. I painted her with Golden Heavy Body Acrylics using a #8 flat brush on US Art Supply 246 Lb. Acrylic paper primed with 2-3 coats of gesso. After painting her I liked her so much…
After a long drought, I’m excited about painting again!
Check out my new favorite gadget! A paint shaker made from an old jigsaw and a $1.99 wood clamp from Harbor Freight. Easy and inexpensive!
Let me show you how I painted a cute raccoon climbing a birch tree on a snow-flurried day. I’ve used just 4 colors of DecoArt Americana Acrylics. Get the full pattern and instructions in the February Issue of PaintingEzine.com. You can buy an 12 issue subscription $16, or only buy…
Last month I invited you on my journey to set up a new painting room. <If you missed it, you can read Part 1 here.> As I began, I was in a dilemma about whether to re-use and refresh what I had or start from scratch and purchase new furniture…
I’ve been struggling to make myself spend time in my basement ‘studio’ and not having much luck. It’s become a chaotic jumble of too much stuff! And I don’t enjoy being stuck in the middle of it. So I’ve decided to take over our 3rd bedroom, that has evolved into…
Have you tried DecoArt’s products to make acrylic pouring simple and easy? Just mix the Pouring Medium with your acrylic paint and you are ready to start pouring. To finish, use DecoArt’s Pouring Topcoat to create a glossy smooth finish. For more info on how to use these products…
I’m always getting questions about saving PDF ePatterns to an iPad or iPhone. I found this helpful article on the apple site explaining just how to do this! Apple Books (previously iBook) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205751
I found this wonderful article on ArtistsNetwork.com showing ways to use found items around your house to add to your mixed media projects. I highly recommend you click over and read it. Common Tools and Found Objects for Mixed Media Art Paid Affiliate Link:
I wanted to give my Studio members an update on why I’m behind on monthly projects… I’m battling a pinched nerve/sciatica in my lower left back and leg over the past few weeks and I’m having a difficult time sitting to paint. I’ve been trying to self treat with rest…
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