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Miniature Monet Magnets
In my last post, I showed you how I created these tiny 2 inch paintings, inspired by Monet. Here’s what I did with them next! I put out paper towels on my table and covered them with a large sheet of wax paper. Then I got some incredible stuff called […]
Miniature Monet Paintings
These tiny 2 inch square canvases are perfect for painting miniature Monet waterlilies. First, I painted them with clear gesso and pulled out some Monet books for inspiration… My technique was simple: 1. Stipple background in soft colors with a stencil brush. (made transparent by mixing acrylic with gel medium) […]
“The Seraph” Mixed-Media on Cardboard
The background texture was made my stenciling over a large piece of lace… Heavy gel medium mixed into the paint for more texture… If you turn it upside down…. Dried orchids… Applied directly to the board with the gel medium… The long strands of her hair repeat the shape […]
Facebook Drawings
I post a lot of drawings on Facebook. No planning, erasing, correcting, or changing. Just sketch+post. You can, too. Forget what anyone else thinks. Who cares? I used to get discouraged and think you had to go to art school to be an artist. But you don’t. Drawing doesn’t even […]
“Mariana”
“Her tears fell with the dews at even; Her tears fell ere the dews were dried; She could not look on the sweet heaven Either at morn or eventide.” ~from “Mariana” by Tennyson.
Little Turtle with Picture Book and Toys
Another baby turtle painting for a special little girl in France. Her mother told me she loves pinwheels, her pink ball, books, and her daddy’s black hat. Sweet Miss H. B., this for you, petite fille precieuse. Love and hugs from Texas. ~ Knox’s Mom
Sweet Treat Ornaments from Air Dry Clay
This soft air-dry clay is perfect for molding ornaments. Half dozen…. I created these small treat bags using tiny cellophane bags and baker’s twine, both found in the wedding section of my local Michael’s store. A paper-clip can be slid under the twine in back for a hook. Couldn’t resist […]