Working with paper this large is a physical process. The paper is unruly, and wants to roll back on itself. To keep that from happening, I used two 6-foot tables and some large flat items that are heavy enough to hold it in place ( a stack of 30 x 42, 300 lb paper and a few large sheets of plexiglass). Then I slipped a large cutting mat underneath where I want to make the cut.
Sometimes when you take a workshop it’s as much about the things you learn from fellow artists as anything else….here’s a little workshop wisdom in the form of quotable art…
Art and passion have always walked hand in hand for me — especially over the last eight years. When my home became an empty nest I realized that I needed…
Music is an art form, right? We all agree on that. I’ve found that many things musicians apply to their craft have real value in the realm of painting. What…
Here are some ideas that might help you with your creative goals for 2020 If you’re like me, being aware of YOUR needs and YOUR goals isn’t always easy! At…
Art Can Make a Difference! Looking back on GIVING BACK with art and Looking ahead at doing more! Giving back with art is at the forefront of what I hope to…
Would you like to connect with fellow artists along the Grand Strand? Or are you interested in learning about art organizations in the area? Then follow these local links (in…
To Show or Not to Show? Today I want to share my Top 10 Reasons why I think participating in art shows is a good idea for artists of all…
I recently returned from a sunny art trip to Southern Ireland. Our Eat Paint Love Tour of Ireland South took place in May, and before my memory fades, I want…
Have you ever been a part of a charity art show? Art can make a difference, and so can YOU! Do you believe this? Sometimes creative people underestimate the power…
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