Getting back to basics š.Stretching my own canvas. Ripping out the old canvas There's something special about prepping a new canvas from scratch - or giving an old frame a new life- taking out the old canvas, cutting new pieces, stretching the fabric and priming the surface. It's a moment to connect with the piece … Continue reading Stretching my canvas
I finally delivered a very special commission: a wonderful soul who went to dog heaven. By the sounds of it, Rosco was an amazing companion. Rosco I had to step away many times. Let it dry, came back, etc. I even painted with the canvas upside down at some point. But I finally have it … Continue reading Inbetweenism Art
What do you do when you finish watching 1883? You start 1923 of course! And so another cowboy is born. It was night time and I didnāt feel like crossing over to my studio so I attempted watercolors again. When I was cleaning up, the hair of my brush all came out of the handle. … Continue reading Challenge 27-watercolor cowboy
Cold weather is hitting us strong in this Northern part of the world. After binge-watching 1883 (for the 3rd time), I thought it was only fitting to draw a cowboy. I also felt like taking out the chalk again. The potential is there Problem here is that I finished up too quick. I was in … Continue reading Cowboy Chalk from day 26
Iām not good at keeping up with these posts on my daily 31 day challenge. On day 25, I spent most of the morning brainstorming a commission painting. Then quickly before starting dinner, I was going to fetch my chalk in the studio but too lazy to run out, so I had another go at … Continue reading Water color- part 2
Watercolor woes! š Ok to all of you who can master this stuff - I applaud you! On this very cold day 24 of my sketching challenge, I did a bunch of drawing exercise warmups. Circles, grid, nonstop drawing, left handed , etc. Then I created a beautiful simple sketch. I thought I was feeling … Continue reading From sketch to splat- watercolor woes
If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be? If I could make my pet understand one thing, I would sayā¦ Oh dear dog, brat, Macy Gracy, pumpkinā¦. you're already the star of the show š¾. You really, really don't have to jump on people to get attention. Or bark at … Continue reading No jumping required
Day 21 today and I believe I just missed one day. I donāt know if Iām getting any better at these quick gesture drawings- but I have been pretty good at showing up every day and scribbling a few in my sketch pad. I guess thatās what matters the most for now in these exercises. … Continue reading Still committed to my daily drawings
What's your dream job? I felt compelled to answer this prompt this morning. Itās an appealing question. I think for me, the answer could be different depending on the day or my mood. Thatās the story of my life though. I have had so many different jobs because I always followed my heart and did … Continue reading Golf, travel, repeat
Do you know how much material is actually needed to make a kilt? This is approx 8 yards! I dusted off my sewing machine and paid my aunt a visit for a refresher on how to use it. Itās been about 4 years since Iāve played with that thing- and barely ever did. So to … Continue reading Recycled Grant tartan kilt
