Where did May go?
Wow! I almost typed in May... How can it be over so fast? We are now in the sixth month of the year! Wow! This year has gone so quickly. Has it been that way with you?
Dollar Store Browsing
Today's #FridayFinds comes from the Dollar Store. In my town, the Dollar Store is not everything for a dollar, but then again, what Dollar Store is now-a-days? But I find, if I keep my eyes open, I can come across some nifty things; I can find art related things, stuff for my journaling habit, candles, wrapping paper and boxes, household goods and more.
Canvas Panels
I've seen these before, and was fortunate to see when I returned, was the canvas panels. What are canvas panels? They are stiff board that is wrapped in canvas and gessoed for painting. At the store they came in a variety of sizes (5"x7", 9"x9", 9"x12"....) and are said to be tripled primed.
Triple Primed
Triple primed? Triple priming means that they have been gessoed over 3 times. And gesso is like base coat that prepares the surface for painting. This is then ready to be painted with oil paints or acrylic paints... and tempura, collaged on with beads, paper etc.
Ready to Paint
So with these new canvas panels for $2.50 each, I am ready to paint. I look forward to bringing out my acrylics and playing with a new colour palette. These panels give me the opportunity to play with my paints and this new colour scheme, and not feel scared that I am using up some good canvases. Even if this play turns into something good, I'm going to consider that a bonus! The important thing is to play and to try, and these panels give me that chance.
FaceBook LIVE: Art Creation class
Hey everyone! I hope you’re having a great week so far! Just wanted to remind you about my LIVE play time, with art supplies in my FaceBook group, Art &Soul Insider, every Wednesday and Saturday at 10am (MST). If you love creating art and trying out old and new supplies, then you won’t want to miss it!
I’ll be bringing my art supplies and would love for you to join me and bring yours too. It’s a great opportunity to try out new techniques, share ideas, and just have some creative fun together. So mark your calendars and don’t forget to join my FaceBook’s Art & Soul Insider group to join in on the fun. Can’t wait to see you all there!
My World Rocks!: Online Art Class
Discover the joy of creating and letting your imagination run wild with My World Rocks! This course is designed to help you build confidence with acrylic paints, teaching you 19 different techniques, along with step-by-step instructions to guide you along the way. Not only will you learn a new skill, but you'll also have some much-needed "me time" to enjoy and relax.
With each new rock you paint, you'll feel a sense of pride and enjoyment, creating a colorful collection of rocks, each with a short-worded intention written on them. The course is self-paced, so you can go at your own pace, and you'll have weekly access to the teacher (Barbara Lynn Burns) via Zoom, to ask questions and get guidance. Plus, participate in guided meditations to enhance your overall experience.
Transform your everyday rocks into a beautiful and meaningful collection, pick one daily to set your intention, and bring color and positivity into your life. Sign up now at https://www.barbaralynnburns.com/my-world-rocks and start your fun and relaxing journey with My World Rocks!
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