Tag: collage

  • More Ways to Texture Gesso

    I found two more fun ways to texture gesso worth sharing.     Let me know if you try any of these!

  • Textured Gesso

    Now that you have discovered some effective ways to gesso a canvas, how about adding some texture in your next layer.  There are several ways to do this. I found a great detailed account using gesso and texture paste by Creative Flair Scrapbooking.  I really love their album of steps and finished painting. And if…

  • Gesso Fun

    I am often inspired by other artists and try to discover how they created that wonderful “thing.”  In some cases you can look and discover, other times it is trial and error, and sometimes you are lucky enough that they have are willing to teach you. In the theme of discovering gesso, I have been…

  • Saratoga Library and Main Street Cafe Exhibits

    In preparation for SV Open Studios I am showing a couple pieces of art around town. Saratoga Library March 4 – May 1, 2014 Main Street Cafe and Books March 29 – April 26, 2014                     p.s. I just found out that I will also be…

  • Love Birds – New Commissioned Art

    It is so fun to see what people are drawn to.  This piece was inspired by another love birds silhouette painting of sparrows in love.  It was fun to play around will my paper scraps and see what this 6 x 6 canvas starts to create.  What a little beauty!  

  • Gallery Route One Closing Salon

    Last chance to see the show at Gallery Route One. I have on display a framed colored pencil Varied Thrush drawing along with several framed sketches from members of the Journal Club and with some of John Muir Laws sketch books. The gallery is holding a closing salon on Sunday, March 23rd from 4 to…