Saturday’s Supplies – The Best Varnish Finish

Varathane Diamond Exterior Finish, Water-Based Gloss: The Review: I love this stuff!!! There are several reasons I love this product and its interior finish equivalent: It’s relatively low cost, covers lots of surfaces, allows for clean and super clear coatings, dries well to a diamond coat that doesn’t feel sticky to touch like most acrylic … Continue reading Saturday’s Supplies – The Best Varnish Finish

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #202 – Happiness 12-008

Happiness 12-008:  The History: What do you feel about this piece? Let’s continue the story. "Are we a brother to ourselves?" What makes a brother? Possible those who think of you, wish the best for you, bring you opportunities and are genuinely grateful when you do the same. Catharsis... the need to express emotions that … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #202 – Happiness 12-008

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #201 – Happiness 12-007

Happiness 12-007:  The History: What do you feel about this piece? Let’s continue the story. Think of Robin Williams in his bit about dance from The Birdcage. ”The direction is chosen. Let's swing into it!" Catharsis... the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can't put them in words.... I originally called … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #201 – Happiness 12-007

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #200 – Happiness 12-006

Happiness 12-006:  The History: What do you feel about this piece? Let’s continue the story. "A moment of decision... my next move is..." There’s something Japanese about this on but I can’t put my finger on it, can you? Catharsis… the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can't put them in … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #200 – Happiness 12-006

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #199 – Happiness 12-005

Happiness 12-005: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. You have to pay close attention to the eye, it moves and seems to glance backward. I’m not sure he’s hinting at something for you to see, or something has caught his attention. “A brief look backward"... Catharsis... the need to express emotions … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #199 – Happiness 12-005

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #198 – Happiness 12-004

Happiness 12-004: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This is the happiest one I have done so far. I hear him humming happily, singing his happy  ‘dum-dee-dums’, and smiling loudly! I love this one! Catharsis... the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can't put them in words.... … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #198 – Happiness 12-004

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #197 – Happiness 12-003

Happiness 12-003:  The History: Share what you see and continue the story. There he is, just standing there, mindlessly blissful. Oh, how I despise my jealousy! Catharsis... the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can't put them in words.... I originally called this series Dancing in Hell, because I thought it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #197 – Happiness 12-003

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #196 – Happiness 12-002

Happiness 12-002:  The History: Share what you see and continue the story. I threw my hands into the air and screamed: “I’m done! Do what you will with me. At least tell why I’m going through all this.” Catharsis… the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can't put them in words.... … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #196 – Happiness 12-002

My Favourite Art Supplies – A Few Good Brushes

Nylon Paint Brushes: Here’s a great starter kit from Hero Neo, but Windsor & Newton make my favorites. The Review: There are many to choose from and lots of cheap ones out there, but you will want to aim for a little more when you see how fast the glue holding in the hairs fails … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – A Few Good Brushes

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #195 – Happiness 12-001

Happiness 12-001: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Catharsis... the need to express emotions that are so raw, we just can't put them in words.... I originally called this series Dancing in Hell, because I thought it was an expression of pain... Love showed me that it was my happiness and … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #195 – Happiness 12-001