Behind the Art
DIY Stretched canvas
Along with the large canvases I didn’t need. I also bought a bunch of raw canvas. I had the intention of stretching my own canvases in the sizes and dimensions of my choosing. And I did! At least nine of them. This won’t be a real step-by-step tutorial but I’ll give you a general idea. […]
Favorites: Bookbinding
Bookbinding is an old art. People still do it today but how often do you run across a handbound book? I love books in general — holding them, turning the pages, putting them in my bookcase. So the idea that I can make books is great. I started making books in college. We had to […]
I think I’m an art supply hoarder
I used to work at an art supply store while I was in college. And an art student with an employee discount at an art store? Like a kid in a candy shop. And I had no will power. Especially when there were clearance or sale items. I minored in Printmaking at SCAD during which […]
Painting aftermath
I wanted to show you all what my set up looks like after I finish painting. These pictures were from an acrylic painting class I taught. I don’t use anything too fancy. I think that’s a leftover from college. I don’t have a lot of space to work in (my “studio” is my bedroom) and […]
A bit of a rant
I have a pet peeve. I hear something a lot when I speak to people about art. And it’s always the same. They’ll say the line, laugh and shake their head. Then smile at me like they came up with a great joke. The line is:
Soundtrack of Art
It’s difficult to create in absolute silence. I need some kind of noise while I work. That’s lead me to find some great podcasts to listen to. Some artists listen to music while they create. But I think music has too much going on. I also only tend to music while I’m in the car. […]