A warm, clear turquoise sea Is the stage of a beautiful scene, A majestic stingray ballet Paints a picture so serene. Like giant black butterflies Flying in a liquid sky. -Paul Holmes In March, I completed a commissioned pair of large dolphins cut from birch wood. I enjoyed making them so much, that I was …
Recently, I was invited to have a solo art show at a business grand opening. Awesome! Then suddenly all the preparation and planning required for a successful show hits me in the gut! What have I gotten myself into? I have a lot to decide…what paintings do I have to show? What paintings do I …
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Whew! Now that the holidays are over it is time to get the creative juices flowing! Like many artists, I put my art projects on hold to enjoy family, food, friends, and fun. But now…it’s time to get back into the groove after a nine day hiatus. I was going to start my day by …
The butterfly is a symbol of love, luck and the resilient human spirit. It is a reminder of nature’s beauty, transformation from simple to extraordinary! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< When I finish a pouring I like to kick the painting up a notch with embellishments. Embellishments are anything that adds design interest to the piece of art. Embellishments …
Okay, I’ll be the first to admit I’m no expert when it come to doing acrylic pouring. In fact, I am still learning with the “trial and error method” of pouring with more “error” than “trial.” Maybe you have had some of the same issues I have experienced with acrylic pourings: 1. They have many …
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