Tissue Paper Fun
This was an old shoe box that needed to look a whole lot better before I was wanting to put it out in the room. The short video demonstrates how to prepare the tissue paper for this project. Click on the image to see the video |
Trying to move into a more abstract approach to painting can be challenging. With abstract art we are allowing our intuitive interpretation to unfold. Click on the image to go to the tutorial. |
Problem: Making Marks
There are many times that I want to add marks or specific shapes to one of my paintings and really want more control than a brush will give me. A marker would be my first Go To Tool, but most markers will bleed as soon as I additional acrylic paint over the marks. Click on the Image for the solution. |
Find Of The Week
After a friend mentioned these paints I decided to check them out. I have been painting for a long time with oil & acrylics and was looking for that great combination of low price + good quality in an acrylic. Click on the image to go to the Information. |
Creating a Stay-Wet Palette
You can find at pretty much any art
supply store some version of a
Stay Wet acrylic palette. They work
very well, and come with all you
need, including a hefty price tag.
I have two of them that I have used
over the years. The problem is
the lid. It bends and before long,
it No Longer snuggly fits the tray,
air is able to get in and your
paint dries out.
Click on the Image For The Directions
You can find at pretty much any art
supply store some version of a
Stay Wet acrylic palette. They work
very well, and come with all you
need, including a hefty price tag.
I have two of them that I have used
over the years. The problem is
the lid. It bends and before long,
it No Longer snuggly fits the tray,
air is able to get in and your
paint dries out.
Click on the Image For The Directions