Donna's Art Part: Supplies are in!

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Supplies are in!

I have received Jeanette's TV tray, texture paste, and some paints including Indian Red Oxide and Red Earth for those that will be painting with Rosemary West on the 14-15 of February.

On February 16th our beginners' class will begin with our Contemporary Cherries. I have the metal container and lids here. If you have not yet picked one up, that is no problem as we will start to finish it in class. I'll be giving as much information as I can about preparation, etc. As always, can't wait to paint!

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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.