Today was somewhat productive. After a hard day at work, I took my son and two 50% off coupons to Michael's. I was able to purchase a big tub of brush soap and acrylic polymer cheaper than ordering from anywhere. He bought the polymer since he seems to use more than I do....even thou I paid for it. He has been painting with me almost every night the past few weeks. His painting are quite good! He has a nice blend....dad the football player/coach and mom the accountant by day and artist by night. He is either going to be very confused.....or be very successful!!
I need to do some research on acrylic skins. I love making them! Coming up with different ways to do them, but when I do a thicker layer.....it cracks. Not all the way thru the layer, but enough is no longer smooth. I have worked it to my advantage, but I am wanting to learn how to do it without the cracking part for my control and variety.
Good night friends, my 3 year-old is wanting a back rub.....at this hour he should be sleeping!! Ah, the joys of being a wife, mother, employee and artist........never a dull moment!
Monday, February 14, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
My wire frame in progress! I really enjoy making these! Not sure what is going to envelope the wire, but I have several ideas....just none of them feel right....at least not right now.
Ok, this is an experiment I am doing. Not sure how it is going to turn out. I am thinking I may not do it again....it is quite costly. The fabric is 'recycled', but the acrylic ground, well, I just used a ton more than I thought I would. I guess it depends on how the finish product looks. I have in my head what I think it may look like....but they never turn out that way. I just 'roll' with it and let the art direct me and how I feel at that moment decide.
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