Monthly Archives: April 2009
Loose Jack
Have spent the last few days cleaning my studio. I was initially looking for a part to one of my knitting machines. Our granddaughter is on a campaign to get 240 knitted hats to send to South Africa, so I … Continue reading
Finished-from Inkjet transfer
Finished more details on my Giant Bird of Paradise that I started with an inkjet transfer. I really like the way pastels work on a cold press watercolor paper (this happens to be Arches 140). The texture of the paper … Continue reading
Inkjet Transfer Progress
Yesterday, I mentioned about transferring an inkjet print to a piece of watercolor paper. I used straight Vodka–smells just like regular alcohol that we used to use in embryology and histology labs many years ago. I put the print face … Continue reading
Playing With Bubbles
The last couple days, I’ve been playing with techniques for producing pubble-like texture on paper and Yupo. One thing I did try that’s a little unusual is “Rit” Fabric Dye. This first one is with Navy Blue. I used almost … Continue reading
Final changes on Split Personality
Well, I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth. Last week was a dizzyly busy one. Out of town family, and family health problems made it a non stop go the whole week. I have been doing a little … Continue reading
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
Spelunker View
This is a painting I originally posed on 28 March, and it was un-named at that time. After turning it over, at Helga’s suggestion, and adding some more dripping it will go in the finished pile as Spelunker View. It … Continue reading