Although I try to save my paint, there is always some leftover on my palette after each painting session. I don’t want to wipe it away just like that. Those colors are well mixed so I think I may upcycle it and paint with it. The only problem is that the color and amount ofContinueContinue reading “Upcycle paint – Abstract painting projects”
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Abstract painting study
Abstract painting for the first day of new year~! Actually this is not my very first abstract painting study. I painted one like heart shape. This time I wanted to try something rustic. The reference photo I use for this study was texture of metal rust. Well for me it was the most “abstract” pictureContinueContinue reading “Abstract painting study”
Palette knife painting studies
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”
My favorite cookie/cake art channels and more
One day a cookie art video jumped into my YouTube feed. I fall in love with it right away. And then You Tube starts to feed me more about cake/ cookie decoration channels. And here are the two I love most. Yuyu’s Sugar Art 【Yuyuのお砂糖アート】 One of her videos–> https://youtu.be/GHgTB8R-2EI Isn’t that amazing~! That isContinueContinue reading “My favorite cookie/cake art channels and more”
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,ContinueContinue 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’sContinueContinue reading “My cross stitches over years”
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. ThisContinueContinue reading “More oil painting on Canada goose feather”
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”
Summary for sprays that I’ve used
Here I would like to list several art sprays that I’ve used as a reference. Products: SpectraFix Spray Fixative Krylon Satin Finish Spray Fixative Krylon Workable Matte Fixatif Krylon Gallery Series Conservation Varnish Krylon Gallery Series Quick Dry for Oil Paintings Krylon Gallery Series Fine Art Fixatif Krylon Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish Krylon GalleryContinueContinue reading “Summary for sprays that I’ve used”
Oil painting on a Canada goose feather
Background Last year, I picked up some feathers of Canada goose at my community pond around May (if I remember correctly). I guess they were changing feathers at that time. It only last 2 or 3 days and no more feathers to be found. Some of the feathers are really big, over 10 inches longContinueContinue reading “Oil painting on a Canada goose feather”