Background One day when I watched TV with my husband in our previous house in GA, he said "you should get a bookshelf for your office area." I answered, "I can build one by myself. I love wood works." He replied "Nah, you are just saying, you can't do such thing like that." I lookedContinue reading "Some of my wood works"
Art books that I like
Along my journey of painting and drawing, I've found several books that I truly like. In the beginning I would love all kinds of art books in bookstore. I would spend hours in Barn's Noble to look through each book in art corner. After sometime I start to select the one I need. For example,Continue reading "Art books that I like"
My cross stitches over years
When I was in graduate school I needed something to do on weekends and free time. Cross stitch is a good choice. I used to make some smaller random cross stitches. But then I like large oil painting pictures, especially the famous one. Years ago, my BFF was getting married. I did a Van Gogh'sContinue reading "My cross stitches over years"
New family member with fur
After years of debate with other family members that we probably should have a pet, I finally step out and adopt a cat~! I never have a family pet before. When I was little I stayed with my grandma. One of her neighbors had a cat. I was so eager to pet that cat soContinue reading "New family member with fur"
More oil painting on Canada goose feather
Previous post I did a tiger's eyes oil painting on piece of Canada goose feather last year. More finished paintings on feather This year I am able to made two more feather painting. Still the same batch of feather. I didn't find any more good condition feathers in 2020. o(╯□╰)o One is farm land. ThisContinue reading "More oil painting on Canada goose feather"
Oil painting Nightlight – glowing mushrooms
Oil painting glowing mushrooms Initial thoughts I've always wanted to paint fantasy subject. And finally I started to do it. The idea of this painting was talking to me while I looked some reference photos online. Back then I just don't have the confidence to actually paint it. Digital sketch As usual, I would likeContinue reading "Oil painting Nightlight – glowing mushrooms"
Jack Richeson Linseed Studio Soap review
This linseed oil soap is my favorite brush cleaner so far. Jack Richeson Linseed Studio Soap Before I find this product, I've tried classic Master brush cleaner, the regular soap and mineral spirit. I don't like the smell of mineral spirit. even with the odorless mineral spirit, I don't want to deal with the wasteContinue reading "Jack Richeson Linseed Studio Soap review"
Oil painting – Creek rocks
This creek rocks painting can count as my "landscape" study. I've always wanted to paint landscape. I admire those beautiful landscape paintings with loose brush stroke full of expression and accurate light and shadow form. But it is out of my comfortable zone. So I tried something with less "land" elements such as field, grass,Continue reading "Oil painting – Creek rocks"
Oil painting-Floating polar bear
I love the floating polar bear in water. I did a swimming polar bear painting before but wanted to try this subject again on bigger canvas. This one took a long time, but finally it is here. I had to prepare for relocating from GA to MN while I was painting this polar bear. IContinue reading "Oil painting-Floating polar bear"
DIY Cork Board for Wall
I always put sticker notes directly on the wall. But sooner or later they will fall. So I think it is time for me to make a decent heavy duty cork board to put all my notes on it. The idea actually comes from one of "5 minutes craft channel" on Youtube. They have soContinue reading "DIY Cork Board for Wall"