Painting on book pages
We have a new, very inspirational and motivational how-to in our group Uncommon Supports to Paint on:
Zoe Trap – Altered Books
 | There are many people who think they “can’t make art”…and I love the way the altered book kind of democratizes the process. Anyone can do these… (Zoe Trap) |
In case you have missed our other how-tos:
| The USPO May 2012 How-To: Pascale Baud – The DicofAngle |  |
| The U |
my art becoming a tattoo!!
Really exciting news!
Some time ago, a guy contacted me and asked for the permission to use my artwork “Drowning in your ocean” as a tattoo. He said that he came accross it in Google, while browsing looking for new tattoo ideas. I guess he saw something in my image that visualized his proper ideas or his personal philosophy. I was happy that someone could connect with my image, in any…
Closing my Fine Art America account
Two years ago, I opened an account on Fine Art America. I thought it would be nice to have several galleries – it gives more visibility. I had a premium account for one year, from May 2010 to May 2011. The next year I decided not to extend the premium account because I didn’t like their uploading system and some other stuff, but also because I had invested in art markets and didn̵…
New Uncommon Materials How-To: Andrew Cain - Painting with... butter!
| Try something new, after school and workshops. I have learned technique is useful as an artist but experimentation is what truly puts our creative sides to the test. Andrew Cain |  |
- You can read Andrew Cain’s “Painting with butter” HERE
- Take a look at the rest of our how-tos HERE
My works published in the Pink Panther magazine!
I feel so honoured to have two pieces published in the “Pink Panther Magazine” – Issue 16 (page 59)!
- You can read the full screen version of the magazine HERE
- You can buy a printed copy or digital download of the magazine HERE
This magazine is “A celebration of feminist art and writing” published by the three wonderful hosts of the Pink Panther group, Anna Shaw, Sybil…
"Uncommon Materials to draw or paint with" and "Uncommon Supports to paint on" NEWS
In our two small and cosy groups, we are running a whole bunch of interesting stuff!
Each month, we publish a how-to written by a member of the group.
It’s all about experimenting with pigments and supports sourced outside of an art supply store. About promoting creativity and unconventionality and engaging conversation aimed at exchanging ideas and know-how between group members, to help u…
Me while painting a page of my sketchbook
Me while painting, experimenting with video making and other boring stuff
Music: Public domain performance of “La Mer”, Débussy, “De l’aube à midi sur la mer”, US Air force band
Sketchbook Project Limited Edition 2012
My first Blurb book
About Mary and Paul and about Paul and Mary, two souls
Her side of the story, his side of the story
or anything you’d like to read in there
The Uncommon Materials May 2012 How-To – Fay Helfer - Painting with Natural Pigments
            | This month’s Uncommon Materials How-To is about pyrography in combination with natural pigments – please take the time to plunge into Fay Helfer’s captivating creative process… Click here to read Fay’s how-to Note: Please leave your congratulations and comments to FAY, as a reply to her how-to, and not to me! Thank you! |
About Sempre Legato - The Sketchbook Project Limited Edition 2012
First of all I would like to thank everyone for your support and wonderful comments! I am sorry if this week I didn’t have the time to reply to all…
About my sketchbook Sempre Legato
The dolls’ parts were carefully assembled with needle and thread. I used one unique thread (a very long thread) to sew all dolls – the thread runs throughout the whole sketchbook, binding the dolls’ limbs …