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"
Tibet Style Prayer Wheel Diamond Knot Decor
I've been in Tibet once long time ago. I love that place. I always remembered their bright five color prayer flags everywhere. Beside the river, on top of building and in the forest. Sometimes just around pile of stone pyramid. Back then I purchased a bag decor of diamond knot. It was my favorite one.Continue reading "Tibet Style Prayer Wheel Diamond Knot Decor"
DIY Face Mask
Finally, after about 6 months preparation, we relocated from GA to MN. It took 3 days for the moving company to load the truck. 3 days for us to drive up to the destination and 3 days for us to open most of boxes. I'm glad that I still have a studio space to paint.Continue reading "DIY Face Mask"
Painted sea shells in blue and white pattern
Oh, well well. First of all, thank God that I didn't lost my sanity during lock down time, especially home school time. (T ^ T) I have these painted shells projects to help me. At the beginning it seemed fun and OK. And then things started to go south. Finally I feel numb. I feelContinue reading "Painted sea shells in blue and white pattern"
Stay home projects
As the "shelter in place" order continues, I need lots of home projects for my little one so he doesn't feel bored and I don't feel too stressful. I like this painted shells wind chimes most. Early this year when we traveled to a beach my little one collected some shells. Oh, lord now IContinue reading "Stay home projects"