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Hansa Yellow – Color of the Day
What a bright cheery yellow and a bright cherry bird! Hansa Yellow Opaque by Golden Paints is so fun!
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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!
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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…
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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…
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Croquet Ball Art
An artist friend of mine asked me to paint a bird on a vintage croquet ball as part of her bird wall. I must say painting on a three dimensional surface was definitely a very different experience. She shared this picture and text online “A beautiful vintage croquet ball painted for me by a fellow…
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Gesso Techniques
It is interesting to see how other artists work in the same mediums. I found artist Will Kemp and read about how he dilutes his layers of gesso from thin to thick. This layering technique will create a smooth surface on your canvas. If you want to check out how to do this visit his…
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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…