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Hey there!

I'm still working on the new studio... painting is finished, sink is installed... But I'm still figuring out the lighting and electrical... (Shrink wrappers don't like to share circuitry with anyone.)

We will be happily traveling to Cleveland this weekend, to see our son Andy graduate from Case Western Reserve Law School. Wow...  We are so darn proud of him!

Way to go Andy!
Hot Off the Easel!...a while ago.
A Hill Worth Climbing
"A Hill Worth Climbing"
7 x 5
Acrylic on paper

Hats off to Bob Burridge and his terrific acrylic and collage workshops. He suggests beginning each painting session with what he calls "warm-ups." Get yourself loosened up on small scale paintings, a few at a time, moving quickly from one to the next... just exploring and asking yourself "what if?"

An added bonus of this practice is amassing a collection of small paintings that you can offer at affordable prices! I have to say that some of these small gems are my personal favorites....including this one!

Interested in "A Hill Worth Climbing?"... click here for more information.

Idea Spark-lers
Are you in need of some painting ideas to get you going? Well, you've come to the right place!

Adding paint splatter can be that perfectly spontaneous finishing touch!

Splatter with abandon!If your painting seems too stagnant and lacking in excitement and/or texture...
judicious splatter might be just what you're in need of!

You can either use an old tooth brush (did I really have to say an "old" toothbrush?) or a stiff bristled paint brush...

If you aren't a fan of messy... I'd lay down some newspapers under the painting. Also make sure that the workspace is clear of everything that won't like a splatter of paint spots... Many of my books, and occasionally a finished painting (oops) has been the victim of unintended splatter....

But remember...the fun of splatter is that the paint goes in unexpected places! Load the brush with pigment that's the consistency of cream. If you are using the toothbrush (yes, an old one) Aim the bristles down and use either your thumb or an old credit card to drag through the loaded bristles... flinging the paint toward your painting. You might want to practice a bit... or not.

If the splatter just didn't go as hoped...a quick dab with a paper towel will remove the offending spots... It's a no risk technique that also happens to be lots of fun!



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Have a Great Week!
Lauren