Donna's Art Part: Monday October 20th-cancelled

Monday, October 20, 2008

Monday October 20th-cancelled

Ladies, I'm canceling or postponing our class. We will meet next Monday. I had great family friends in for the weekend as well as a painting seminar for 2 full days. The company was wonderful and the painting was beautiful. I regret having to cancel but a breather is in order. See you on the 27th at 7:00. I will e-mail everyone to come pick up your ornaments as well. Sherman called to deliver but I was out with friends or painting! I should get them today or tomorrow so be looking for the e-mail. Can't wait to paint but will this Monday anyway. Thanks! dp

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Tips

Mistakes
When you've made a mistake, spit on your paper towel is the handiest tool to remove it quickly.

Floated Color
Use the largest brush possible for the job. I tell my students all the time and they can quote me, "The corner of the brush is the same size on every brush."

Liner Work
Thin lines require that you do several things.
1. Use a quality liner brush, in excellent condition.
2. The consistency of your paint should be the consistency of ink.
3. The brush should be full of paint.
4. As you paint lines, move slowly, not fast, and hold your brush handle straight up in a vertical position.
5. Often people can't see-they think they can, but they really don't know if the point of the brush is making contact with the surface or not. Using an OptiVISORs or surgical loops can be used right over glasses. They are massive magnifying glasses that really make it possible to see the point of the brush making contact with the surface.

Taken from Quick and Easy Painting, April 2009, pp. 62-63.