Hello World!…Again

Time for a total remodel…or several. It’s been many years since I’ve given this site a new look, or played around with the latest and greatest plugins. So, while I’m learning the new version of Elegant Themes Divi, this place could change a lot and often! Don’t be put off – it could be fun. I’ll try to get the rss feeds back in place asap, too, so you have something interesting to read while I hammer away.

By the way – the current theme is Tempera v. 1.83 by Cryout Creations

UPDATE: I’ve added rss feeds for Creative Bloq (the absolute best all around art/tech/design resource around, imho!), James Gurney’s blog, “Gurney’s Journey”, Metalsmith Society, The Artists Network & Jewelry Making Journal. Lots to read – so get to it! 😉

I’ll be looking for a couple more feeds.

Testing Natural Earth Paint’s Natural Varnish on Oil and Acrylic

If you’re searching for a vegan and environmentally conscious varnish for your oil and acrylic paintings, then the Natural Earth Paint: Natural Varnish may be the perfect solution. Made in small batches with archival ingredients, it’s claimed to be fast-drying, clear, glossy, ideal for retouching, and free from harsh fumes. In this review, I put these descriptors to the test and explore its qualities by testing it on canvas and wooden panel, with oil and acrylic.     Review of Natural Earth Paint: Natural Varnish   About the Natural Earth Paint Company Natural Earth Paint is an American art materials company founded in 2009. The founder, Leah Fanning, started the company while intentionally pursuing a non-toxic painting practice during her first pregnancy. From there, she developed paints, mediums, primers, and varnish using natural pigments and ingredients that don’t contain any fillers, heavy metals, or derivatives from the oil and gas industries. A couple of common examples of these derivatives are acrylic polymer emulsion found in acrylic paint and alkyd resins sometimes used in oil paints; both are derived from petroleum. The company also advertises its products as safe for kids to use because of their non-toxic qualities. Alongside donating to …

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