The Art of Georgia O’Keeffe
Footage of the 92 year old Georgia O’Keeffe taken in and around her home in New Mexico
“When I think of death, I only regret that I will not be able to see this beautiful country anymore… unless the Indians are right and my spirit will walk here after I’m gone”. – [...]
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The Art and Life of Allan Houser
“To be an artist is to believe in life.”
Henry Moore
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Back in my studio . . . Making more Spirit Pouches . . . Very busy but having fun!!
Spirit Pouch # 1 – Work in progress
Spirit Pouch # 2 – Work in progress
“If you love what you do, you will never work another day in your life.” -Confucius
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I spent the afternoon playing around in the studio making a couple of spirit pouches. I make these with watercolor paper, acrylic paint and ink.
When I have finished painting I place feathers, white sage, natural fibers, crystals, etc… into the pouch area. I then add turquoise beads and other natural gemstones to finish the piece.
Below [...]
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Over the weekend I purchased two 30 x 40 inch canvases and after I got them home I realized that they were quite large and felt a little intimidated.
All sorts of thoughts went through my mind like ” do I have enough gesso, tissue paper and acrylic paint?” What will I paint on it?
Then I [...]
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Today I went on my regular Friday thrift hunt and managed to find two items on my wish list. Thrifting is fun but getting a 50% off discount on the items I purchased was even better. It really made my day!
Check out this detailed tutorial on painting a eucalyptus leaf using watercolor paints. Beautiful!
Have a [...]
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Today I woke up to another grey, rainy day and I really didn’t feel much like doing anything so I grabbed a cup of good strong Irish tea and began my day.
Later in the afternoon, I was able to work in the studio and started laying in the background colors on this painting. I also [...]
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I have been working on this painting again and have added a few new elements to it.
I am making progress on the piece despite the occasional interruptions. Oh, such is life. But I am having fun!
It felt really good to have two full days in the studio so I could get some work done. My [...]
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This video shows how to make a canvas of pressed paper pulp which is a great way to recycle junk mail and old shredded paper.
Carla van den Berg - How to Make a Very Special Canvas
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I found this video on You Tube this morning and it set my mouth to watering.
How to Make Tasty Irish Scones in a Flash
Happiness is a scone served with clotted cream and jam (and tea, of course).
Walls for the wind,
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks beside the fire -
Laughter to cheer you
And those [...]
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