Recently, in one of the Facebook discussion groups I frequent (Beaddreamz), we were discussing alternatives to metal hooks for people who are allergic to common metals. I discovered some nice looking plastic hooks on eBay. I promised a review when they arrived. I am a little disappointed. They are small, about half the size of […]
Milliput is kind of a cross between polymer clay and an epoxy putty. It comes with two sticks of clay/putty that you kneed together for about five minutes. When you have one solid color, you are ready to sculpt or mold the material for a wide variety of possible uses. Milliput first came to my […]
Recently I scored an older version of this nifty little program, Pixarra Tree Brush Studio from Shareware On Sale. Shareware On Sale often features art-related and design tools from a variety of different companies, and are well worth following. This program provides a variety of tree forms and shapes. You pick a trunk shape, then paint the […]
I know most art students expect to see easels on the table during paint nights, but I have decided not to use them in my paint night classes. There are a few reasons I don’t use easels in my paint night classes, primarily cost, transportation and student interaction. They make for a more traditional “artsy” atmosphere, but […]
As many of my friends and followers know, I am seriously addicted to resin crafting. I make jewelry, orgonite, and use it to provide a hard, shiny surface on some of my painted artwork. I wanted to try other resins as I was having a lot of problems with sticky pieces, and particularly with spider-webbing. […]
I was thinking today and I didn’t like one of the thoughts I had. Ever had a negative, shallow, or even nasty thought cross your mind, then think … “Why did I think that?” Then go on to judge yourself as a horrible person for having such an awful thought? (laugh) … happens to me […]
‘I’m not asking for root canals and Hollywood teeth’: Just how doable is universal dental? Here is a news story that I was interviewed for recently. CBC’s “The Current” asked me to be interviewed as I had filled out a survey on access to dental care. Sawyer (my kitty) even got her 2 cents in […]
Starburst Zodiac Beaded Guitar is my latest embeaded guitar. This guitar’s theme is the astrological zodiac. The front of the acoustic guitar is an homage to the sun at midheaven, at the zenith of it’s strength and power. There is a ring of real shell beads and faux pearls at the focus. The remaining area […]
I showed my site to Daboy, my tech mentor and best friend, and he has gone to town on my web site. It looks a LOT better, and hopefully I’ll have time to get to the shopping cart he’s helping me install. I hope you like the new look! I’m playing around with acrylic paint pouring […]
Oops sorry about the construction noises. I was playing with a plugin and it kind of broke all my menus. Taking me a bit longer than I thought to repair things. I’m also working on a new shopping cart and theme, stay tuned!