Renovations on a Victorian by Bill and Karyn. Okay, so it has only been forever. Summer of 2010 or so. Or however you spell that. Powder Room is Finished! July 27, 2014. Half bath before our work. Another three months between posts.

Original Paintings in Watercolor and Pastel. Friday, August 26, 2011. Yes, an underpainting serves as a fundamental purpose, to set the values, and overall color, tone and temperature of a painting. Used beyond the rudiment purpose, underpainting can enhance the energy and interest in a painting, creating a layered effect and the illusion of depth and volume. I will have 10 or so of these pastel landscapes on exhibit at Kybecca. September 1st through October 31st.

Featured Art Suppliers and Materials. Friday, December 4, 2015. Thank you for reading,. Saturday, November 29, 2014. Friday, October 10, 2014. Here are some marks for you. Another draft of writing without posting, but HA! No, not this time. I figured, why not just post it, it is what it is.

Monday, August 10, 2015. One of the techniques I love to teach in a collage or mixed media class is making Tyvek beads. These are simple little gems that can be made by the dozen in one sitting and can then be stored for the perfect moment to use in a collage or an encaustic piece. These are so simple to make and seem to add just the right focal point and texture to any work of art. Set that aside to dry. Once it is dry, cut long strips of triangular shapes ranging from about 2 inches wide to a point.