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Watercolor Batik
This is my third attempt at this technique. Over a year ago during our Art Play Day, Melissa and I tried this but had the wrong kind of...
Joan
May 31, 20221 min read
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From Clay to Bronze!
So so excited to FINALLY see Wally bronzed! It was a long wait, but worth it. Everyone at Parks Bronze has been wonderful and patient. I...
Joan
May 10, 20222 min read
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In the Abstract
I really enjoyed messing around with this. This is not the framing I'll use, but it is the size (18"x18").
Joan
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Tiny Paper...
... all in a line, Makes me happy, with my design. But tiny paper, all over the house, Gives a feeling that it's gonna Be there till the...
Joan
Mar 30, 20221 min read
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Large & Oily
I tend to paint small (safe) and have been encouraged (tormented) by artist Steve Arment to GO BIG! So here is the outcome of 2 oil...
Joan
Mar 8, 20221 min read
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Fear of Finishing
Overworking a painting, and mucking it up, has happened more than I like through the years. The good thing about illustration jobs is I...
Joan
Feb 15, 20222 min read
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Cat Hair Guaranteed
Tigger says, "You're welcome."
Joan
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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Joan
Jan 11, 20220 min read
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Season's Greetings
Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a big thank you for your support!
Joan
Dec 20, 20211 min read
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Sweet Dreams
In blog post Carousel Wally a No-Go I ended with the thought that I'd pick back up carving Wally when the warm weather returned, and this...
Joan
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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I Still Stink at Scratchboard
In college art class, we were given multiple assignments using scratchboard. Back then, when printing in color was so expensive, black &...
Joan
Oct 29, 20212 min read
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Palette Knife & No Mixing
I've never worked in gouache before but have always been intrigued. It used to be a go-to for mock-ups in the advertising industry and...
Joan
Oct 5, 20211 min read
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Joan
Sep 10, 20210 min read
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365 days to go!
It's official ... one year until I'm 55 and, fingers crossed, my project is done. Rain & Thunder Mixed Media 2020
Joan
Aug 29, 20211 min read
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Bronze Wally
In my last post, I talked about how I was a little behind schedule. I still am, and there are many reasons; one of them is that I've been...
Joan
Aug 16, 20214 min read
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The Countdown
I have been asked quite a bit lately if I'm on schedule. I decided to figure it out, and the short answer is, no. I have one year left on...
Joan
Jul 26, 20211 min read
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Needle Felting
This is so much fun! Janet Hohmann, retired Forest Service Biologist, creates the most wonderful felt critters. I don't have a photo of...
Joan
Jul 13, 20212 min read
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Happy Independence Day!
Fireworks on Wallowa Lake in Warm Tones, Pastel Fireworks on Wallowa Lake in Cool Tones, Pastel
Joan
Jun 29, 20211 min read
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Cold Wax: Day 2
For our second workshop day we could keep working abstract or have a subject in mind – but keep experimenting. I, of course, picked...
Joan
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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Cold Wax: Day 1
Last weekend I was very excited to attend a 2-day oil paint and cold wax workshop given by Sue Martin (Sue Martin Fine Art). I first...
Joan
Jun 7, 20212 min read
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