You do not a great deal of money to paint, nor to create a masterpiece. My favorite painting I have done was done with a .50 piece of tile I found in an old apartment, along with a few choice colors of acrylic paint. I also added a few river rocks (using a glue gun) for dimension. Choose a photo that is worth replicating, preferably one nature ridden, as it is easy to embellish realistically. Select a photo that is dear to you and your soul, just paint an outline, wash with a few prominent colors, and embellish the rest. The work of art will be a treasure to you for a lifetime. That is exactly how I feel about my "Searching the Sea" piece. It may not be worth much to the average collector; yet I would not sell it in a million years. Have fun and create a piece of yourself to last throughout the years! Please send us a pic of your work:)
***acrylic paints cost as low as .50cents per tube***
***quick note about the piece above: there used to be small pebbles glued to the bottom left, as well. Through the years and many moves they have fallen off.. Guess I should get a few more to glue on there!***
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
"Perfectionism is self-abuse to the highest order."--Anne Wilson Schaef
So I embark on the journey of blogging. My intentions are: securing a spot of sharing crafting ideas, enlightening others spiritually, learning how to oil paint, and laying a foundation for my son to see how far he has grown. And all the while, I hope to learn along the way. Maybe things like you are never to begin a sentence with the word 'and'. I can only hope to put my "perfectionism" aside and enjoy the ride. Want to ride shotgun? :)
*****My political feelings/ knowings are strictly put aside; along with other "non-related items" that are irrevelant to this page*****
*****My political feelings/ knowings are strictly put aside; along with other "non-related items" that are irrevelant to this page*****
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