Whenever I would try to find a magazine article I read in one of my art magazines, I would spend the next hour searching. But I’ve come up with a way of keeping and organizing them that is working quite well. When I run into an article I find useful, I rip it out of… Continue reading Tracking down info & inspiration
Category: Studio Notes
Posts on techniques, demos, and art supplies
Clove Oil fumes keep Oil Paint wet
I just read about using a small sponge soaked with clove oil to retard the drying of oil paint on the palette – put the sponge on the palette and then close up the box or lid. The fumes from the clove oil apparently keep squeezed out oil paint wet (with no skin) for weeks.… Continue reading Clove Oil fumes keep Oil Paint wet
Do You Need Help Getting Traffic to your Website/blog?
One of the biggest problems for most websites and blogs is getting the people/traffic to come and see what you are about. If you decide to hire a professional for some help, I can heartily recommend Jaime Merz of The Point Collective – Jaime is expert in increasing your traffic – She is also in… Continue reading Do You Need Help Getting Traffic to your Website/blog?
Getting the White Right – Tons of info on the properties of White Oil Paint
Here is the link for an in depth article about white paint – it’s not as simple as we may think. http://www.gamblincolors.com/newsletters/getting-the-white-right.html
Scotts Valley Artisans – 4 SCOP Members have space there
Non Profit Arts and Crafts Coop in Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Artisans had it’s Grand Re-Opening on Saturday Feb. 4 at the large new premises in the Kings Village Shopping Center (near the Movie Theater). 5000 Sq. Ft. of space filled with paintings, mosaic furniture, fiber arts, ceramics, jewelry and much more. Four members of… Continue reading Scotts Valley Artisans – 4 SCOP Members have space there
Tips on Organizing your Studio
I’ve just written a whole page on this subject that some may find useful – check it out at http://www.pleinairmuse.com/art-studio-organization.html Happy New Year!
A Resource for Organizing Our Art Studios, and more.
Yesterday I met with Michelle Paxton – The Organizer Gal – Michelle is in my Leads Womens Networking Group. I would like to recommend Michelle to anyone needing help organizing their studios, offices or homes. She is great at what she does and gets right in there to get the job done. Her contact info… Continue reading A Resource for Organizing Our Art Studios, and more.
Demo day at the Haggin
Karen and I went to Stockton on the 15th for the outdoor painting demos. The day was sunny and balmy as we watched about 20 painters paint the old waterfront. John Cosby started with mostly midtone grays as he painted an old dock and crane. But Randall Sexton began with colorful midtones: a naples yellow… Continue reading Demo day at the Haggin
List Your Used Plein Air Equipment for Sale
I have added a page on my website that enables artists to list their used plein air equipment for sale at no cost. Here is the information: Go to: http://www.pleinairmuse.com/plein-air-equipment-used-for-sale.html As I get about 100 visitors per day at this site, your ad will be seen by the people who may wish to purchase your… Continue reading List Your Used Plein Air Equipment for Sale