Have you been neglecting your hands lately? You are not alone; most Indian women do – all that household work of cleaning, swabbing and doing the dishes takes a toll on their hands. Their hands take more abuse than just about any other external part of their body; they lose that youthfulness and look rugged and aged beyond years. Their palms especially are more vulnerable and become rough and
Paradise Palms is a great place to see many of the decorative concrete block patterns that we showcased all last summer.
Most of the Mid Century Modern (or mid mod for short) bones are still here, even if the brand new kitchen’s all granite and suburban update.
Bank owned, pretty clean as they go and only 123,900
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Snow on the mountains rising above Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California.
Between a multi hour road closure leaving Seward, below zero temperatures in Alaska, snow and ice in Seattle, and almost an inch of rain in Palm Springs - our travels were interesting, but all in all, went very smoothly.
It seems strange to see palm trees [...]
2 beds, 2.00 bathsProperty Size: 1,157 sq ft Lot Size: sq ftAdded: 08/19/08, Last Updated: 11/27/08Property Type: Residential / All, Residential / CondoMLS Number: T2328586Tract: Courtney Palms CondominiumThe Price of this Listing was last reduced on 11/25/2008 by 10%A hidden oasis in Brandon, offering indoor basketball & raquetball courts, pool, hot tub, business center, theatre room. Near e
No es la primera vez que en Viajablog hablamos del petrodinero y como influye en edificios y obras arquitectónicas espectaculares en el Golfo Pérsico.Mientras en casi todo el mundo la crisis hace mella en los bolsillos, aún quedan paises en los que parece que sobra el dinero. Ignorando las repetidas caidas de las bolsas europeas y estadounidenses, leo en el gratuito Metro que en Dubai se ha cel
“Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.”- Isa_49:16No doubt a part of the wonder which is concentrated in the word “Behold,” is excited by the unbelieving lamentation of the preceding sentence. Zion said, “The Lord hath forsaken me, and my God hath forgotten me.” How amazed the divine mind seems to be at this wicked unbelief! What can be more astounding than the unfound
Located just outside Orlando and right next door to the Walt Disney World Resort you will find The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. This sister property of the Gaylord Opryland in Tennessee features the best that Florida has to offer.
The hotel is divided into three sections. The main atrium is inspired by St. Augustine and features a replica of the San Marcos Castle and the Ponce
THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 5th 2008
FIRST HISTORIC MODERN HOME TOUR IN LAS VEGAS
Paradise Palms is the Undiscovered Treasure of Clark County
Atomic Age Alliance is proud to present the first tour of its kind in Las Vegas, the self-driving tour “Paradise Palms Open House Day,” on Sunday, October 5, 2008.
Paradise Palms is a historic Mid Century Modern [...]
Sunday October 5 will be the first Mid Century Modern Home Tour sponsored by the Atomic Age Alliance. There will be 5 homes open for visiting. Members of AAA will be on hand to point out the important elements of the architecture, design, furnishings, and features that set Mid Century Modernism apart from just about anything [...]
MaryMargaret and Cary Stratton are doing a restoration project in Paradise Palms. I stopped over on Sunday to see the VCT (vinyly composition tile) going down. I’d never seen the installation in progress, so I wanted to see how it was done.
They’re using Armstrong Brand VCT, which is available in hundreds! of colors. They [...]
Written by Adrian Twist - The usually innocuous acting legend Ernest Borgnine has really been on a crusade to change his reputation. In his new book, Ernie: The Autobiography, the actor tal
Time to get updates on some of the palmlings. I have a few varieties of Chambeyronia Flamethrower Palms. They get their name flamethrower because of the red coloring of the new leaf and then slowly turns green.The first being the Chambeyronia macrocarpa or Watermelon Flamethrower Palm. This 'watermelon' variety (has a green trunk, speckled with yellow linear dots, making it look sort of like a wat
Whispering Palms Beach Resort is an appealing mix of old world charm and modern hospitality. Enjoy on the acres of sandy beaches, and miles of privacy.Nestled well between the Aguada foothills at the Candolim beach lies this boutique resort "Whispering Palms" offering a blend of Portuguese architectural design and contemporary comforts. Goa
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Working on computer in humid summer can make palms sweaty big time. Thanko USB Keyword could be one alternative to avoid those sweaty palms. It comes with 3 in-built fans to cool you off.
Just turn on the switch located on the front of keyboard for cool strong blow of air. The built in three fans [...]
If you haven’t stopped in to catch up on your VeryVintageVegas reading for a few days, then you might want to read yesterday’s posts before you read this one. Scroll down, or click here for the worst MLS photo, and click here for the announcement. (The headline above is one of those SEO things I’ve [...]
I have recently been in contact with a gentleman who has a current contract for sale on a Palms Place unit in Las Vegas. He’s interested in assigning his unit to another buyer. Currently there are 6 one-bedroom units on the market. The cheapest one bedroom unit available today is west facing [...]
Amon Düül II, fans, the line starts here!It's one thing for a band to claim that "they follow their own path"; it's another thing entirely for this claim to be 100% true. Formed in '02, Deutschland's UNDER BROOKLYN PALMS are really onto something with their psychedelic-fried stoner rock served on a platter of southern blues. Unlike countless other bands that have reached our doorstep who have do
5 STAR LUXURY BEACH RESORT | 124 AC ROOMS | 4 EXEC SUITES | 2 ROYAL SUITES
This is the stuff that dreams are made of - golden beaches with glistening sands caressed by the gentle roll of the Indian Ocean. Spacious and airy, the Royal Palms Beach Hotel is a five-star beach resort situated [...]
La Biblia Movil esta en español es para todos aquellos celulares o sistemas moviles que posean capacidad para aplicaciones Java , la biblia movil tiene un sistema de busqueda avanzadas para que puedas buscar el Capitulo, versiculo en el libro que quieras de la biblia asi no tendras escusa para no leer aunq sea un momento al dia la biblia y en el lugar que te encuentres.
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Jessica Simpson at Palms Place Hotel grand opening celebration in Las Vegas.
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I really enjoy the condos available at Palms Place Casino/Hotel just across the freeway from the strip. The views from these units can be quite impressive because you’re not right in the middle of all the buildings on the strip. Palms Place is close to Las Vegas Blvd, a long walk will get you [...]
Here’s a favorite of mine that I’ve only ever found in the part of Paradise Palms that’s north of Desert Inn.
Pattern Number 33 In the series of Mid Century Modern Decorative Block Designs
I know it’s not really American Indian, but I’m reminded of an Indian Blanket pattern, though I’m not sure why it invokes [...]
Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad (SOPB) is a public listed company with primary involvement in cultivation of oil palms and the operation of palm oil mills. It was established in 1968 through a joint-venture between the Sarawak State Government and the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC).
The Sarawak Oil Palm Berhad Undergraduate Scholarship is made available for students [...]
Since I have begun this blog I have met a variety of people. Some local some not so local, but the really exciting part are the local plant people's response when I talk about My yard in Fort Pierce. I have had several Emails from people offering me plants and open invitations to visit there yards. Well this is another 1 of those invites and I have some really sweet pictures from who we will call
Tall or small, thin or thick, blonde or brunette there is place for everyone on Dating DNA Web App for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch Internet devices. The most important is to be compatible with somebody. And how is that possible? Well, iPhone and iPod Touch users can immediately start browsing photos and compatibility scores with thousands of singles worldwide by visiting iPhone or Apple’s websites.The charm of this service is that not being at your computer, you can browse photos of other compatible singles, delete, skip each match, or add them to the favorites section, called the "DNA Strand." According to the PRWeb.com: "Not only is it our desire to allow everyone to use their Dating DNA Number all across the Internet's social graph, but we also want to make our services available on
Designed in 1947 by Stewart Williams for Frank Sinatra and his first wife, Nancy Barbato, Twin Palms is a spectacular example of mid-century contemporary architecture in the heart of Palm Springs’ Movie Colony community. Features include exquisite period furnishings and infamous piano-shaped swimming pool. Located just around the corner from residences once owned by [...]
Yesterday was Earth Day.
Today, I’m declaring it People Day.
Instead of hugging a tree, hug a person. Instead of saving a tree let’s save a life.
It’s easy.
And to give our inner altruism a little nudge, I’m giving away my Palm Zire 72 PDA (It has a camera and video built in. Read on for the details.)
Haiti and the Ivey Family
Aaron Ivey (from the band Spur 58) and his wife Jamie are going to Haiti very soon.
I’ve been reading Aaron and Jamie’s blogs for awhile now and I really respect them both. They have a passion for those in need and unlike me, they’re really, really, REALLY doing something about it.
They are going to visit the two children they are adopting and they’re also trying to stock up on as many of the needs
I have 2 Roystonea regia ,or Royal Palm sprouts that I planted back in mid-Dec and the 2 spikes popped on the same day 3/30. The first pic is of these royals from 3/30 and then the second picture is of the royals on 4/12 I finally have 2 Licuala grandis sprouts from 4/12 is the third picture, and 2 Licuala spinosa sprouts from the same day. In the last picture these are at the bottom of the rack on the left. As of tonight I have 2 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis ,or Bottle Palm spikes appear. These bottle seeds were planted on 2/8Come Watch my Plants Grow
We’re working with several different buyers who specifically are looking in Paradise Palms because all of the homes were designed by Palmer and Krisl, the noted California Architects.
There’s 43 homes for sale. Some are spectacularly interesting, and some are just abominations. There’s several bank owned properties, a few short sales which aren’t worth even [...]
According to Dictionary.com, a Hammam is: a communal bathhouse, usually with separate baths for men and women. The fine folks at Palms Place in Las Vegas don't believe in such hog wash. Their version of the Turkish bath is, let's say, more liberal. Unlike their more traditional counterparts in the Middle East, the Palms Hammam is a coed facility and has been designed to create an environment of sensuality through the use of sexy lighting and mosaic-tiled walls and benches. While we've never actually been to a Turkish bath in Turkey, we envision the visuals to be a bit more pleasant at the Vegas version. One disappointing aspect of the Palms Hammam is that while coed, it is NOT clothing-optional. Lame. However, we're sure there will be plenty of barely-there bikinis which will make y
‘Golden Palms’ located at Bangalore is a residential project developed by Golden Gate Properties.
Location :- ‘Golden Palms’ is located at New International Airport Road , Hennur , Banasawadi , Bangalore.
Highlights offered at ‘Golden Palms’ :-
80% open Space for landscaping , gardens , [...]
I just received two other pictures of the units in Palms Place. The modern decor is SO trendy and sexy. That’s the best way to describe it. These units are definitely different than every other condo/hotel unit I’ve seen in Las Vegas. If you’d like more info on Palms Place CLICK HERE.
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I am very excited to bring to everyone my latest high rise condo post about Palms Place Condo/Hotel in Las Vegas. This condo/hotel is ultra modern and chic! I had a sneak peak at one of the models and WOW, it’s quite impressive. There is currently a studio available right now on the [...]
White Palms is about comparison. Comparison between the traditions for training gymnasts that exist in Hungary and Canada. The story line follows the life of Miklos Dongo - from age 10 while training in the local gym to his later days in Canada as a trainer of a young Canadian. This is not the [...]
Yesterday we were emailed the link to a video created by someone in Paradise Palms. It’s a great idea for how to save the National Golf Course from being re-developed into a 600 home housing tract.
We didn’t know who created the video, and until we did, we didn’t want to publish something without having vetted it first. [...]
Isle of PalmsSouth Carolina17 August 1997From about 1985 through 1990, I painted architectural portraits on commission, mostly of homes. I take a lot of pleasure in drawing and painting houses.In 1985, beginning with a study made for a mother's day card, I painted the small Mediterranean Revival house where I lived in Sarasota, Florida. That became the prototype for a larger project over the following year. I selected twelve examples of different historic residential architectural styles from the city's master site file, hunted them down, made a watercolor of each, did research on the buildings, architects and early residents, then wrote up my findings. All this just happened to coincide with Sarasota's centennial celebrations so I was able to conclude the project with a show of the pa
Palms Place Las Vegas Luxury Condos Photo TourUnit # 322 on the 15th FLoor SE Corner - Offered at $ 1,345,000WOW!! That is all we can say. We know that Palms owners, the Maloof's, are known for being ahead of the curve in marketing & creating a brand unlike any other in Las Vegas. With the grand openings of TRUMP LAS VEGAS and Palms Place condos occurring simultaneously, these are exciting times for the luxury segment of the Las Vegas high rise condo real estate market. Catering to different demographic groups, both TRUMP LAS VEGAS and Palms Place are sure to be winners. Check out these photos taken of our amazing luxury condo for sale at the Palms Place Las Vegas.
The Gaylord Palms Resort and onvention Center Florida Us
Quite possibly the most lavishly elegant hotel in Florida, the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center has everything that you would expect in a first-class luxury hotel and much more than you could possibly imagine. This award-winning hotel features a Gaylord signature glass-dome atrium encompassing the majority [...]
Here is another quick update on the Travelers Palms or Ravenala madagascariensis that I collected on Jan 22. And started on the blog on Jan 23. The 1st shot is from planting Jan 23, 2nd shot Feb. 21 , 3rd is from Feb. 27, and the 4th is from Mar. 6Come Watch my Plants Grow
This little cluster of Sago Palms looks out of place at this plant farm. For some reason, these palms were planted here and provide more beauty than function. I tried to use the simplest of strokes in this artwork and the palm leaves ended up looking much simpler than the real thing. This is now framed and hanging in our living room. 11" x 14" ink and watercolor.
The 3 gallon pot of Livistona chinensis, Chinese Fan Palms that I purchased this weekend for $15.00 finally got separated. This was a project trying to separate the root ball without damaging any of the roots. I think I did a pretty good job not breaking any of the big healthy roots. When I pulled these out it seemed to be a total root ball with barely any dirt in the pot. I could not image planting this many of these palms in a small clump like they were in that pot. When it was all said and done my $15.00 bought me 13 of these palms. I planted 5 in the yard. And then repotted the rest. 2, 3-gallon - 2 bangers, 3, 3-gallon singles, and 1 baby 1-gallon.Come Watch my Plants Grow
Que difícil que es hacer una entrada de estas como las que hago en este blog, de pie todo el tiempo, y eso que me llevan un rato... tá pero mi amigo Donatealgo se lo merece, ya que en mi última entrada del semi-Dios Robert Plant, y digo semi porque nació de un vientre materno como todos, me sugirió un par de canciones de su discografía como solista... y eso que es difícil elegir un tema de esta bestia...En el año 1993 edita su sexto álbum de estudio titulado Fate of Nations, trabajo que fué relanzado y remasterizado en el año 2007. Bueno de ese disco les voy a dejar el tema elegido por Donate... OJO temazo!!!... y sigo de pie, por las dudas digo... repito el temazo 29 Palms... fa que animalada de tema y muy sensual por cierto, tengamos en cuenta que Led Zeppelin se formó en 196
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Location: West End, RoatanDate: December 16, 2007Coconut PalmsEver wonder why coconut trees always grow near the sea?Each coconut is actually a seed of the plant. So when it is ripe and fallen, it will germinate under the right circumstances. Sometimes the sea’s current would even carry a seed to an isolated island and plant it there.A Young PalmA CoconutAlthough I have long known that, it is only until now that I see young palms and coconuts waiting to be carried away.Food of the Day
Here is a great deal on a model unit at the Paradise Palm resort community. The builder is offering a 1 year guaranteed leaseback with month-to-month options for up to 3 years on their 5 bedroom/4 bath, 1967 square foot model at the brand new vacation home community Paradise Palms. In order to receive this lease [...]
Caochella Valley Preserve1000 Palms CanyonNear Palm SpingsCAWhere is it?From the parking area (car park would be an over statement as it is really a bit of desert with a few rocks around it) head into the reserve. Keep your wits about you though as there are wild animals out to get you. No kidding, a cougar was seen near the cars that very morning! Continue keeping the visitor centre to the right. Head off across the picnic area and you’ll come across the out house.What’s it like?What I knew about Palm Springs CA before I got there was limited to a couple of stereotypes. All I really knew was that its likely to be warmer than Aspen and was full of old people and, as with anywhere where old people go for winter, was likely to have little to offer. I guess on the first point I was proved right. Leaving Aspen on a cold crisp sunny morning at 21F and arriving at 4pm in the springs to find it hot, dry and 95F certainly did that! But did the place have little to offer?On the basis of my
We assume that this curious, playful steam iron inspired iPod speaker Radio alarm clock is aimed at younger children – not withstanding the fact that one of the product images shows a model ironing her hand for some reason (though perhaps this merely indicates that this somewhat tacky device is aimed squarely at idiots with especially wrinkle-free palms).
29 Palms is Tino Lucente’s first and only script. Director, Leonardo Ricagni, tries to find his feet in his debut comedy crime caper. On paper, the cast is phenomenal, and includes: Jeremy Davies (Saving Private Ryan), Michael Lerner (Barton Fink), Russell Means (Pathfinder), Chris O’Donnell (Scent of a Woman), Jon Polito (Miller’s Crossing), Michael Rapaport [...]
This is one of my charity posts again. So here's the deal: Palms for Life volunteer, Liz Ross, will be traveling to Tanzania in East Africa this summer to work with disabled orphans in the city of Bukoba and in her luggage, she will be carrying 100 Palms for Life T-shirts. In order to do that, Palms for Life needs your contribution to help towards her minimal expenses of $3,000. So the idea is not just to give money (which is great of course and the main objective) but for people to "connect" with the poor. That's why all contributions of $50.00 or more will receive a free Palms for Life T-shirt as well. That means that you're gonna be wearing the same t-shirt with some hundred kids at Tanzania! That sounds unique...*To read more about Palms For Life Fund head over their website.*To read more on Liz Ross head over their blog.
Some people experience a burning sensation in their feet on hot summer days. No need to panic or resort to medications in such cases. These simple cures will help counteract this problem. * This burning sensation in the feet as well as in your palms can be relieved by the use of henna leaves. Grind henna leaves into a fine paste and apply the same over the soles. Allow the paste to stay on for a
8x10 inchesoil on panelPainters JournalI have been running all over the place, painting like mad since my last post. I am still in Apalach. Tomorrow night is the first opening for the show of our work. This has been a wonderful experience and I regret that I will have to leave Thursday and miss the last few days. We are painting at San Blas and Indian Pass tomorrow on my last official day. I have thirteen paintings in total and expct to get two more tomorrow so I have had good production with 2 12x26 and 11 8x10. Not bad considering many interruptions for various events. I m getting very poor images of my paintings because it is dark in my room by the time I get home. I'll re-shoot what doesn't sell to post again. One of the best things here is the fresh seafood in endless variety fresh each day. I am enjoying it so much.Painters TipWhen you go to a paint out where your work will be sold, stay visible to curious folk and take the time to welcome them and be friendly. It wil
5x7 inchesacrylic on panelSOLDSee more of my art HEREMore on TravelingNow let's talk about the marketing side of travelng. The preparation for this is just as important as the trip. Before I go to an area to paint I go to my mailing list and pull names from the region where I will be painting. For example, for my trip to the Forgotten Coast I have sent promotional materials to people in Port St Joe, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola, Tallahassee, Panama City, and the Destin Area. I also sent press releases to all newspaper and style magazines in those areas. Both of my trips are prominently displayed on my artist resource page and home page of my web site. Taking the time to do advanced publicity will single you out of the crowd to a certain extent. Name recognition may sway an undecided buyer in favor of your work because they know something about you.
12x16 inchesacrylic on panelgold or silver frame800.00Purchase HEREPainters TipLoosen up with Brush Warm UpsWhen you get in the studio start with a brushwork warm upWhen holding your brush avoid holding your brush like a pencil too close to the bristles. Oil brushes are made long for a reason so that you can paint further away from the canvas. Practice holding the brush toward the middle and end of the handle. Change hands once in a while. Practice :long strokes short choppy strokes diagonal circle edge of brushflat of brush painting from the bottom up from the top down left to right right to left washy fluid paintthick paintPerpendicular strokesstrokes with the brush parallel to your canvas After you do these silly little things, get on with the serious business of painting.
18x24 inchesoil on canvasSOLDPainters TipShowing in Alternative VenuesIf you have reasonably priced work you might consider showing your paintings in restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, book shops, Dr offices and hair salons.Before you seek out this kind of opportunity, do a bit of preparation first.Prepare a small packet to give the shop owner. It should include a gallery sheet with images, your resume/statement/bio and a business card with all contact information. Call the shop and ask for an appointment at a convenient time for the owner. Take one painting framed in the frame style that you intend to use for the exhibit. When you arrive you will need to ask a number o questions, including hanging hardware requirements, number of paintings, installation and take down dates, commission to shop if any, size and price range preference, insurance, if any, payment methods from clients. Will the owner allow you to run credit cards through the store?More tomorrow on alternative venues........
8x10 inchesacrylic on panelgold or silver frame500.00Purchase HEREPainters TipSubstitutes for BlendingI used the above painting to illustrate to my workshop students several brush work options for using acrylics. Acrylics don't blend all that easily, so I have learned to use scumbling, stippling and short choppy brush strokes to simulate blending. They work quite well in various combinations. The grasses were all done with short choppy brush strokes and stippling layers of color. It is hard to see in a digital image. The trunks were scumbled and stippled and most of the background trees were layered ith multiple short brush strokes and stippling. Then the background was thinly glazed with several layers to make the trees recede.The interesting thing is that these techniques have made me a better oil painter too. I don't do nearly as much blending with oils as I used to. I have stolen some of the methods I learned from acrylics and am using them in my oil paintings. Way Cool.
24x24 inchesoil on canvassilver frame1800.00Purchase HEREPainter's TipManaging Your PaletteI get emails asking me about how I manage my palette?My system is simple. I line the paints up at the very top of my palette in ribbons of color, not blobs. The ribbons allow me to pull paint off the end and move it further down on the palette for mixing. I keep the white at one end, separated from the other colors. It is the easiest to contaminate. If I am using a split primary palette I keep the warm and cool version of each color side by side, so I will have two yellows, two reds and two blues.I pull the end of the ribbons off and move them down on the palette to make my color mixtures. When it gets too crowded with mixtures, I take a paper towel and wipe down the palette, leaving the original ribbons at the top of the palette untainted. I just rub the paint into the palette until the surface of the paper towels are clean. This keeps the palette oiled and smooth as glass. Then I can start mi
Hillsborough County’s Planning and Zoning Department has put the kibosh on a controversial rezoning request that could have put 1,500 condominiums near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
The project was slated for a 644-acre site between Lake Forest and Tampa Palms. The site is mostly wetlands, so the condo towers and a shopping center would have been squeezed onto 79 acres.
The zoning staff has received hundreds of letters and e-mails from residents who oppose the project.
The developer, Giunta Group, applied for the rezoning in January 2006 and has had the case continued every time it was scheduled for a public hearing. It was scheduled for a hearing March 6, and the developer again asked for a continuance, to May 1.
Zoning Director Paula Harvey told the developer and its planner there would be no more. “Please be advised that if the requested/required information, including revised site plans, fees and notice is not provided in order to have this application heard at the May 1
This Week's Ebay Painting10x10 inchesoil on deep gallery wrap canvasPainted a solid color on the sides and wired ready to hang unframed.View HerePainters TipI keep what I call a mud pile on my palette. At the end of each day, I scrape all of the paint into one pile and mix it up. Depending on my palette it is usually brown , gray or green. I clean off the rest of the palette, leaving the pile for the next day. I use the pile for block ins and for neutral areas of the painting I am working on the next day. It is a great way to save paint. It works very well for tree trunks too. It also is useful for toning canvases or panels before painting. If I have too much to use up, I put it in a small glass jar with a lid, so that it will last. This saves money in the long run and keeps paint from getting thrown away. Oil paints are expensive, so the mud pot is great.
14x18 inchesoil on panelsilver frame1000.00Purchase HEREPainters TipI finally got to paint in my studio today, after having been on the road and getting the college kids sent on their way back to school.Yesterday I started using a new medium, Garrett Copal Medium Heavy. Yesterday, I was leaning toward the Gamblin Alkyd, but after having used the Garett medium all day, I am really starting to like it. For one thing the color is very rich with this medium, more jewel like , and the paint handling is fantastic. The paint sets up beautifully on both canvas and panels and you can work for a long time without any overworked areas. I am becoming a fan. I wasn't sure it was going to be worth the investment but I am sold.They are both excellent mediums.A word of caution here. Before you go out and order expensive products, wait until you are a competent painter and are able to put together a decent painting without anything but your solvent. You can buy the most expensive brushes, fine linen,
12x16 inchesoil on panel800.00gold framePurchase HEREPainters Tip I've been experimenting with a couple of mediums in the last couple of weeks. The first is Gamblin Alkyd Medium, supplied by my workshop sponsor Central Florida Office Plus in Gainesville, Florida. it is nice to get samples to try before you commit to a product. I really like this medium and will purchase some more when I run out.The other arrived today via USPS and it is fairly expensive but I've heard about it for years so I was ready to invest $40.00 for a large bottle . It is Garrett Copal Medium, made by Ron Garrett. I gave it a whirl this afternoon for a bit of painting and I like it. It is darker color than the Gamblin but works in a similar way, to set the paint up nicely and make it stay where you put it. it is a bit thicker than I prefer but I think it will work fine. I'm not really sure which one I will like the best but I am leaning toward the Gamblin because it is lighter in color and a bit thinner, ju
8x10 inchesacrylic on linensilver frame500.00Purchase HEREArtist Journal I'll be away again for a few days to Umatilla Florida for the annual Florida Trail Association Conference. I am to be the Artist In Residence this year. it is very exciting and I'm looking forward to the event.www.floridatrail.orgI'll be back to post on Monday, March 19th. Painters Tip more on design fundamentals... Shape Shape and Principles of DesignBalanceControl of attentionDirectionDuration or relative DominanceSpacePictoral Depth- The planePlanes and VolumesLinear perspective also referred to as geometric perspectiveIntuitive space This is just an outline of the principles of shape. My tutorial will have much more detail but this info may be useful for you.More on Fundamentals next week.......Have a nice weekend and paint with joy.
8x10 inchesoil on panelsilver frame500.00
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Painters Tip
Evolving In Our Process
I believe that painters who are open to new ideas, will evolve in their painting process. I started out as a drawing major in art school and did many years of painstaking, photorealism drawings. I became bored with the process and progressed to fresh new drawing experiments, which were less fomulaic. I painted some large abstracts in art school which were quite bad of course. About 15 years ago, I did a period of very loose pastel paintings for a couple of years. They were primitive, primary colors, mostly palms, and I still run into people who wish I was still working that way. I then began playing around with oil landscapes, and became a plein air painter about 13 years ago. I did that exclusively for about three years. I was very much into the whole phenomenon of being a "plein Air snob". After a time, I felt the alla prima method of working lacked finesse and refinement. It
5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed115.00 includes shipping
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Painters Tip
More on Juried Exhibitions.....
You have decided what your motivation is for entering. You have done your homework on the judge and the cost of shipping the paintings to and from the location, if applicable. Now you must read the brochure from cover to cover at least twice, highlighting the important information.
Why do I write this?
Once a few years ago, I entered a top regional show, coveted by all, and was accepted. I was so smug and proud of myself. My hubris knew no bounds until I realized that the painting I had submitted was two inches larger than their size restriction allowed. I was horrified. I called the director, begged and pleaded, even offered to send a substitute painting. Of course they said NO. My lack of attention to detail cost me a fine exhibit for my resume and possible prize money.
You must follow the directions to the letter if you are t
10x10 inchesoil on Deep Gallery Wrap CanvasWired and ready to hang sides painted light blue.
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Painters Tip
Live with it for awhile
I saw a discussion about where artists like to hang their work at an online forum recently. I think it made a good point that we need to have a stage for our paintings to hang for a bit. We need to be able to look at them in their glory, properly framed and hung in a furnished room. It's not always possible to keep them long enough for that, with sales taking priority, but I sometimes keep paintings in the studio for months just because I like them and want to live with them awhile.
Find a spot on your wall for the latest painting to hang and keep changing them out. Be sure to put a frame on them and enjoy them for a bit before they go to their new homes.
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More on Workshops....
You should research the teacher you will be studying with. Take the time to look up references and testimonials about the teacher.
Remember that a fantastic painter can be a not so great teacher. A moderately good painter can turn out to be a fantastic teacher. You need to be sure that the teacher fits your style of learning and working. Some teachers are not organized and fly by the seat of their pants. That's fine if you are comfortable with a haphazard approach to learning. If you need to learn from someone who is very organized and thorough, then you will need to find the right teacher for a more organized workshop with good time management. It is all too easy to spend time with a teacher who is sweet and loving but, who doesn't get much accomplished. You discover that you have had a lot of fun but didn't learn much.
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Pricing your work
This is a topic of endless debate among artists. Here is my take on it.
There are several factors which should go into pricing. The first being brand name recognition. Never underestimate the importance of that. Brand name isn't about skill, it's about brand. You can be a highly skilled painter with no brand name and your work will not sell for the prices that Joe or Sally can command because they are well known. Their work may not even be close to a good as yours but they will command much higher prices.
Another factor is location of your market. If you are living in an urban sophisticated market then the chances of higher prices goes up. If you live in a rural farm community you will have to market outside of that area or paint subjects which appeal to rural people. This is of course a generalization but true much of the time.
Do you want to wholesale your work or
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8x10 inchesacrylic on panelsilver frame500.00Purchase HERE Artist Journal I am leaving the Daily Painters Group as of today. You will need to come to this blog to see the paintings rather than the Daily Painters web site. It became just a bit too expensive to be a member and I must be careful about where I invest my resources. I wish them all well and much success with the venture. Tonight I am being honored by the local school board for my generosity in donating paintings for many years to their Special Education fundraisers. My name will be on a plaque at the school board office. I am very touched by this and happy to have touched other lives for the good. My painting was included this morning on the ARTIST HIDEOUT web site, which was a real treat. For Gainesville, Florida area friends, my annual Books, Inc. studio sale is in full swing. Paintings range in 35.00-500.00. and I have lots of paintings to select from. Books, Inc. is located on the corner of NW 13th Street (US
5x7 inchesacrylic on panelunframed115.00 includes shippingPurchase HERE Artist JournalMy life is in a whirl. I have a big commission I'm trying to prepare for by doing portrait studies. Bad ones by the way, along with preparation for a wild and crazy March schedule. I'm leaving for a week of fun painting at the Wekiva River State Park near Orlando Florida, the first week of March, Then two days later I must run up to Alabama to pick up my daughter for Spring Break , coming home in the same day. Two days later I leave to be "artist in residence" for the Florida Trail Association Conference for two days. There will be large gaps in my posts during March. I don't think there will be any internet access in the state parks I'll be staying in.Painters TipPreparing for important commissions.I'm sure that some artists are talented enough to just jump in and do commissions with little preparation. I'm not that talented. I'm one of those who is a planner for everything. When I get
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