Several people have accessed my web site over the last few years as a result of doing web searches on painting in gouache (pronounced “gwosh”, or “goo-wash”), probably lead there by the numerous gouache paintings listed on the site. There is some conflicting information published on this topic. Consequently, this article is to help you …
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Hottest Tips to Buy Barbell Body Piercings
Are you looking for fun, unique ways to decorate your body? Sparkling, stylish barbell piercings might just be your ultimate means of self-expression. Read on to know more. History of Barbell Ever wondered how barbell piercings got their name? These type of piercings resemble weightlifting barbells, hence the name but the shape also has a …
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Framing a Painting – The Best Way to Frame a Watercolor
Framing a watercolor painting is quite different from framing an oil or acrylic piece. For watercolors, there is the matting to consider, the type of glass to use, and the actual frame. An important thing to remember is that the matting and backing should be made of acid free materials. A reputable framer will recommend …
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Identifying the Signs of an Ill-Fated Relationship
Many people are so afraid of being left alone that they don’t want to admit that they are in a bad relationship that is doomed from the very start. They strive to make it work and take on an optimistic outlook, but things still seem to spiral downward out of control. The best policy is …
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Convergence Jackson Pollock Painting
Jackson Pollock played a key role in the history of modern American art. He was especially influential in the abstract expressionist movement. Pollock used a style known as “drip” painting, and his creations came in both black and white and others with color right across each and every Pollock print. Pollock’s earlier paintings were predominantly …
Painting an Ice Cream Truck: The Do’s and the Don’ts
Q: Why is owning an ice cream truck vending company like owning a modeling agency? A: Because looks count for A LOT. There is nothing that is going to lose you more customers in less time than a truck which has a paint job which makes it look sketchy, trashy or just plain boring. So …
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How to Achieve a Smooth Cabinet Painted Finish
When trying to a beautiful finished cabinet painting project, there’s some things that the do it yourself homeowner needs to take into consideration and properly sanding your cabinets and doors is a must to get right in the beginning. Cabinet painting is a very detailed system. Homeowners that want to take on these types of …
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Van Gogh’s Sunflowers: History and Analysis of the First Sunflower Series (August, 1888)
Painted in roughly one week at the end of August 1888, the original series of Van Gogh’s Sunflowers were intended as inspirational and decorative pieces for his “yellow house” in Arles, France. In preparation for painter Paul Gauguin’s arrival later in the year, Van Gogh wanted his house and his paintings to reflect the extra-luminous, …
Dealing With Emotional Triggers
I write this article because I realized that while going through a tough season in my life and going through the emotional healing process there were moments when out of nowhere something and even someone would say or do something unbeknownst to them that would set me on an emotional spiral because it triggered a …
Help! My Watercolor is Broken
I’ve learned through many years of my own watercolor mistakes and others that when you think your watercolor is broken… that that’s not necessarily true! I taught art at the secondary level for 15 years so through fifteen years of helping students with their “broken paintings”, and of course my own, I’ve learned to fix …