Category: Inspirations

  • 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…

  • Adding Color to Gesso

    Mix some of you acrylic paint into your gesso and never have to worry about a white canvas again! This trick works wonders and there are several companies that make colored gesso if you don’t want to mix uisng your paints, like Holbein Acryla.  And if you like the color, try the black gesso!  It…

  • What Inspires You and Me?

    Inspiration is such a important part of why we create. It is so exciting to find inspiration in a piece of paper, a word or an experience. That spark that gets you working on a new project or helps you finish a longtime challenge is such a wonderful welcome. Even certain people can start your…