Finally, 2020 is done. Although this year is tough, I am glad that I was able to try new painting methods/subjects. Palette knife painting was one of them. The first piece I tried was “Pathway to lighthouse”. Palette knife practice #1 I put the base color layer by palette knife only. And then I wentContinueContinue reading “Palette knife painting studies”
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Some of my wood works
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 lookedContinueContinue reading “Some of my wood works”
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 wasteContinueContinue reading “Jack Richeson Linseed Studio Soap review”
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.ContinueContinue reading “Tibet Style Prayer Wheel Diamond Knot Decor”
Simple calculation of how much vapor of oil painting solvent in working area
Ever since I started oil painting, I get a lot info on how bad the solvent is, especially its vapor (fume). Someone even describe it as an evil. Well, as a formal chemist, I need more data to prove any statement rather than description or imagination only. So I download the MSDS file and IContinueContinue reading “Simple calculation of how much vapor of oil painting solvent in working area”
Table of canvas sizes
This is a quick summary for choosing canvas size. I prefer to stick to one size and then enlarge it when I need. Soon I find out that some of the canvas sizes are related to each other. So I want to put them together to have a clear view that which size comes fromContinueContinue reading “Table of canvas sizes”
Summary of some YouTube art channels
I have been watching a lot YouTube art videos when I decided to become an artist myself. I know that sounds “instant” but during the days that I can only lay down on my bed all day due to physical issue, smartphone and YouTube was all I got. Well I have to admit that thereContinueContinue reading “Summary of some YouTube art channels”
Green foundation of pastel drawing portrait
Background I found out Cuong Nguyen YouTube channel one day. And it surprised me since it was the first time that I saw someone using green color as foundation of portrait drawing. Yes, green color. It is not just green tint but actually greenish green color. But the result was stunning! His drawing blows myContinueContinue reading “Green foundation of pastel drawing portrait”
Differences between Tiger, Jaguar, Leopard and Cheetah
This is a very interesting topic. When I paint these spotted big cats I’ve always asking myself what exactly am I painting? Then I ask Google about the differences between tigers and other big cats. OK, Google, tell me the differences between big cats. ヽ(￣▽￣)ﾉ Tiger Bheem, The Royal Bengal Tiger at Kanha National Park. TigersContinueContinue reading “Differences between Tiger, Jaguar, Leopard and Cheetah”
Huion GT-220 v2 pen display review
I’ve been using this Huion GT-220 pen display for a year. Since I need to write something down on my blog. I think it is good idea to make a summary of all tablets that I’ve used before. Huion GT-220 v2 I had an old Wacom Intuos 4M. It aged a lot so I wasContinueContinue reading “Huion GT-220 v2 pen display review”