Stencil Cutting
I use a lot of stencils in my artwork, so I have been wanting to make some new ones with designs specifically suited to my needs. On recent car trips I spent some time sketching ideas. Once back home, I … Continued
Musical Easels – an intro to mixed media
I recently taught a “Musical Canvas” introduction to mixed media art workshop. In it, we try out many basic techniques of mixed media, and switch canvases at each one. By the time we were done, everyone had worked at least … Continued
Behind the Art
I have come to love doing my collage and mixed media on wood panels. It gives a nice rigid surface, and has a durable quality. For small panels I like to use Ash wood in a chunky thickness so that … Continued
Julie Ford Oliver
I was thrilled to be able to attend a day of the three day Julie Ford Oliver workshop held at Tessera Fine Art Gallery in Wichita last week. I only wish I had been able to do all three! She shared the … Continued
Window with a View
Thanks to one of my “scouting” friends (those who keep their eyes out for treasures for me), I recently acquired some old windows. I was thrilled to get them because I have been hunting for four paned windows every since … Continued
More Before and After Citra Solv
Awhile back I shared some before and after images of National Geographic magazine pages altered with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner. Today I am sharing another batch so that you can see the unexpected ways the inks dissolve and transform into … Continued
Painted Leather
I have been painting lots of leather lately… purses, shoes, and cuffs. I use Angelus Leather Paint, and on the shoes I add a sealer for added durability. I study the purses awhile to decide what kind of pattern they … Continued
Peerless Watercolor
Peerless watercolors first made their appearance in 1902, initially being used to tint photographs. Now, over 100 years later, they are still made using the same process that Chas. F. Nicolson developed when the company was formed in 1885. Peerless … Continued
“Harlequin Tree”
Awhile back, I shared with you a technique using Citra Solv concentrated cleaner to alter National Geographic pages, but with a twist… first embossing a stencil design on the page, and then treating with Citra Solv. Sometimes the technique results … Continued
Painted Leather Billfold
Once in awhile I just have an urge to paint some leather! If I don’t have time for a big project, like shoes, or a purse, a little cuff or billfold will do! Recently I dug this red leather billfold … Continued