Monthly Archives for January 2012
Oil Painting for Beginners: Supplies
Categories: Art, Tutorials | 5 comments
I’m going to start a 3 or 4 part series on oil painting, sharing tips & techniques that I’ve learned along the way. A common misconception with oil painting is that you have to use dangerous solvents and thinners that … Continue reading
Interview & Giveaway: Nancy Straughan
Categories: Art, Interviews | 25 comments
It’s been a while since I posted an artist interview, but when Nancy, a textile designer based in London contacted me, I just knew I had to have her thoughts on art. She recently graduated from art school and has … Continue reading
Wearable Art from Pasta
Categories: DIY, Fashion | 15 comments
OK, before you laugh, let me just say that I waited and waited to post this because I vascillated back and forth between whether it was really really dumb or really cool. Then, I saw this post about Dolce & … Continue reading
Working Hard
Categories: Art | 11 comments
I’ve been painting more. Painting is scary for me. Graphic arts are so much more safe and forgiving, and easy. After all I’ve been doing it for about 13 years and for the most part, it comes naturally. I first … Continue reading
