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Back On Line

Well, back in business. A real post to follow later. To see a couple interim posts check here Thanks for checking on me. Merle

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Using spent paint

I am writing this on my cell phone–I have tried for several days to log on using my laptop, but it wouldn’t log in. So, in desperation, I took a picture of the image on my computer screen with my … Continue reading

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I See Your Blood and Ours

This is a painting I finished about 18 months ago, and probably exhibits a strong political statement. It’s mysterious–there are several faces showing, and although this image doesn’t show it well, there are two different reds–albeit very close to each … Continue reading

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Another Header

Well, I’m feeling like I’m getting back to the land of the living. Did start to do some painintg. But here’s another header revealed. This one it’s Roots. This is another one that had multiple lives–one of which was on … Continue reading

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Retake of image of last post

Just to show the difference between a hand attempt at white balance and the real thing, here’s an image taken under daylight conditions.  Gee, temp up to 40 today, before the plunge tonight. This is true to the actual colors. … Continue reading

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Further painting on last post

Have been fiddling around with two pieces today–one is still known as WIP-P4.  But I’m tending toward calling it “On The Wild Side” now.  I’ve cropped it slightly (mainly to make it fit a standard size), and also rotated it … Continue reading

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Cont’d Painting with Liquitex on Yupo

On December 8th I posted a piece I had started using Liquitex ink on Yupo, and mentioned that it seemed kind of dilute, especially when diluted a little with water to get it to flow. Well, I’ve gotten back to … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving

Today we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. And, truly it is a time of thanksgiving. I hope you all have had a great feast today.  And keep your brushes wet!

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Washing it Off – revisited

This painting is another that I put a dark acrylic layer down, and then some gesso and acrylic ink on top. When it was partly dry, I washed it off with a hose.  You can see the areas when it … Continue reading

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After drying

Well, that painting finally has dried this evening, and on closer inspection now that it’s dry I can see several areas where it’s like looking at a shallow Grand Canyon–multiple layers visible from the side. Now my job is to … Continue reading

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