I have had a wonderful time this week working in my studio, painting palms and preparing for Open Studios April 21-22. I’ll be featuring paintings of tropical palms and low country palmettos for the […]
Tag Archives: acrylics
Experimenting with Texture
As I mentioned last week, I’ve been reading about having a Renaissance Soul, and it has encouraged me to experiment with different techniques in my art work. As I have looked through my photos […]
When Acrylic Paint Doesn’t Stick
Last week’s article explained that acrylic paint bonds well to rough or absorbent surfaces. Knowing that it doesn’t stick well to slick surfaces can lead to some interesting opportunities. If you pour or spread paint […]
How To Create A Strong Acrylic Paint Film
Warning: Tech Alert… The information below may seem somewhat technical, but it is important to the painter who wants to create a painting that will stand the test of time and to the collector who […]
A New Medium for the New Year
Have you tried painting with acrylics? Do you love them as much as I do? If you haven’t tried them, what are you waiting for? It’s the new year. Get started! As I may have […]
Aruba
My husband and I enjoyed a great trip to Aruba last week. Here is a painting done in about an hour in the shade of a palapa on the beach near where he was snorkeling.
Sunny Palms
This week I’m continuing the tropical garden theme. Isn’t it nice to remember the warmth of the tropics during a cold snap in the winter? This abstract palm painting has the same sunny color scheme […]
How to Start Painting en Plein Air
Have you ever wanted to start plein air (outdoor) painting, but didn’t know where to start? May I suggest starting in your own back yard? Here is a video showing how I paint in my […]