Here it is! My best and biggest secret...
For corrrecting oil painting mistakes there is now an eraser! White Sticky tak or Holdit is the best invention since sliced bread! It's a little like silly putty. It will lift the paint off of a canvas with ease!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Review of Artists Specialty Tools
I have been using Paint Pushers, small rubber tools in various shapes that squeeze or squeegee paint out of place- when a clean line is needed or to clear the wrong color from a certain area.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Sunday, February 24, 2008
THINK SPRING
That little bit of warm weather and the bright Alberta sunshine is ....teasing us! But, it's definately time to start looking around for things to paint. How about fruit or veggies? A bouquet that you gift to yourself?
If you want to get out of your comfort zone...try a drawing class! on Sat March 1st from 12:45-2:45 we will start with the basics and a bit of homework(?). The results will be here at a later date!
If you want to get out of your comfort zone...try a drawing class! on Sat March 1st from 12:45-2:45 we will start with the basics and a bit of homework(?). The results will be here at a later date!
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Top 5 Ways to Giving Your Art
With the season of giving right around the corner, how can you gift those special people on your list with your art work?
2. You can have an image gicleed (Elite Lithographers) about $100-$250 depending on size etc. You can then make inexpensive, very professional cards with any written message on the inside, front or back. Basically you can design your own card. Envelopes will be extra. This becomes very economical when you have planned to giclee the image anyway.
3.You can go to Staples and have them color photocopy your artwork image on Card stock. Some will even cut and fold the cards for you. Envelopes will be extra
Note: Do not make your cards to large...there can be a big jump in postage!!!
If you include a message inside the card, it will cost more.
4. You can take your image as a jpeg to London Drugs, Walmart, Superstore etc and have it printed on cards,T-shirts, mouse pads, coffee cups, calendars, books etc
5. I have received cards that have an actual 4x6 photo of the art work attached to the front. There are special cards for this and they can be picked up at any art supply store. Remember that the photo must show only the art work - NO background or frame. Use a Paint program to crop out the extra stuff.
I have found that people cherish and even frame some of my Christmas cards and they truly appreciate receiving them, so don't be shy!!!
Do you have any other ideas? Let me know and I will post them!
lwatmough@shaw.ca
Make Christmas Cards
1.They do not have to have a Christmas or even a winter theme. You can send them or bundle them up as a gift.
2. You can have an image gicleed (Elite Lithographers) about $100-$250 depending on size etc. You can then make inexpensive, very professional cards with any written message on the inside, front or back. Basically you can design your own card. Envelopes will be extra. This becomes very economical when you have planned to giclee the image anyway.
3.You can go to Staples and have them color photocopy your artwork image on Card stock. Some will even cut and fold the cards for you. Envelopes will be extra
Note: Do not make your cards to large...there can be a big jump in postage!!!
If you include a message inside the card, it will cost more.
4. You can take your image as a jpeg to London Drugs, Walmart, Superstore etc and have it printed on cards,T-shirts, mouse pads, coffee cups, calendars, books etc
5. I have received cards that have an actual 4x6 photo of the art work attached to the front. There are special cards for this and they can be picked up at any art supply store. Remember that the photo must show only the art work - NO background or frame. Use a Paint program to crop out the extra stuff.
I have found that people cherish and even frame some of my Christmas cards and they truly appreciate receiving them, so don't be shy!!!
Do you have any other ideas? Let me know and I will post them!
lwatmough@shaw.ca
Saturday, November 3, 2007
What You Should Know about Framing!!
Framing- it is the final and most beneficial element you can add to your painting. Why do people cheap out and head to Walmart for the $5 special? After all that hard work you need to elevate your art, not 'make do' with an inappropriate wrap around.
Things you should know about frames and presentation...
1. Framing should enhance your picture, not necessarily match your decor. Why? Your decor can change but the painting doesn't. The framing can be updated but that happens usually every 8-10 yrs. so the cost is very little per year.
2. Do not have the liner ( the light colored fabric) and the frame the same size. This creates two solid lines around your work and can be very distracting. Either the liner or the frame is the larger element.
3. Do not put too small a frame on your painting....it will look like it is squeezed into a tight spot and needs to breathe.
4. If you use a liner make sure it is at least 1 1/2 inches wide. The usual in galleries is a 3" mat with a thinner frame, or a 3-6" wooden frame( moulding only) without a liner. This gives 'presence' to your work and helps it stand out on a wall.
5. Floating frames can be metal or wood and provide a clean modern look that does not distract . Not all works look their best in a minimalist frame. Choose a style that is reflected in your work. A classic frame for a classic painting, a modern frame for a modern painting.
6. Dark painting - dark frame...light painting - light frame. This is very general, but it is a good guideline.
7. Plein air frames are wide, at least 3-6" and are gold leaf, silver or solid black. They do not have a liner. They are considered neutral and show off the brushwork and color of outdoor paintings. Since most plein air paintings are small, these wide mouldings help make the art more prominent on a wall. The gold/silver/black colors go with any decor or style.
8. Most standard sized paintings have more inexpensive frames that are ready made. These are the ones I carry or can order. Standard sizes are:
8x10, 11x14, 9x12, 12x16, 14x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24. If you paint on odd sized canvas you will have to order a custom frame.
9. Custom frames allow you to pick from a variety of liners ( including black and other colors) and many colored wood and composite frames.
10. Look at gallery framing. Some artists that show in galleries frame all their art in the same or similar way. The framing is usually very neutral to appeal to most buyers. Sometimes the gallery will chose the frame ( because they know the trends and their customers). This is a great place to get ideas and to see what specific frames look like up on a wall.
Framing allows for personal taste, and what some one loves, another doesn't. Remember that presentation is very important and should reflect the quality of the art work! A great frame can make a good piece of art better... a poor frame can make a good piece of art look REAL BAD!!
Things you should know about frames and presentation...
1. Framing should enhance your picture, not necessarily match your decor. Why? Your decor can change but the painting doesn't. The framing can be updated but that happens usually every 8-10 yrs. so the cost is very little per year.
2. Do not have the liner ( the light colored fabric) and the frame the same size. This creates two solid lines around your work and can be very distracting. Either the liner or the frame is the larger element.
3. Do not put too small a frame on your painting....it will look like it is squeezed into a tight spot and needs to breathe.
4. If you use a liner make sure it is at least 1 1/2 inches wide. The usual in galleries is a 3" mat with a thinner frame, or a 3-6" wooden frame( moulding only) without a liner. This gives 'presence' to your work and helps it stand out on a wall.
5. Floating frames can be metal or wood and provide a clean modern look that does not distract . Not all works look their best in a minimalist frame. Choose a style that is reflected in your work. A classic frame for a classic painting, a modern frame for a modern painting.
6. Dark painting - dark frame...light painting - light frame. This is very general, but it is a good guideline.
7. Plein air frames are wide, at least 3-6" and are gold leaf, silver or solid black. They do not have a liner. They are considered neutral and show off the brushwork and color of outdoor paintings. Since most plein air paintings are small, these wide mouldings help make the art more prominent on a wall. The gold/silver/black colors go with any decor or style.
8. Most standard sized paintings have more inexpensive frames that are ready made. These are the ones I carry or can order. Standard sizes are:
8x10, 11x14, 9x12, 12x16, 14x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24. If you paint on odd sized canvas you will have to order a custom frame.
9. Custom frames allow you to pick from a variety of liners ( including black and other colors) and many colored wood and composite frames.
10. Look at gallery framing. Some artists that show in galleries frame all their art in the same or similar way. The framing is usually very neutral to appeal to most buyers. Sometimes the gallery will chose the frame ( because they know the trends and their customers). This is a great place to get ideas and to see what specific frames look like up on a wall.
Framing allows for personal taste, and what some one loves, another doesn't. Remember that presentation is very important and should reflect the quality of the art work! A great frame can make a good piece of art better... a poor frame can make a good piece of art look REAL BAD!!
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