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Category: Acrylic paint

Getting A round… or a few rounds. Collection of pendant/drop bases.

May 9, 2016May 8, 2016 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Acrylic Resin, Jewelry, Mixed media, Works in progress

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30 paintings in 30 days #1 and #2

January 10, 2016January 10, 2016 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, Flowers, Painting

I am participating in the 30 paintings in 30 days challenge this January.
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Princeton Catalyst mini blade

August 24, 2015August 24, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Mixed media, Oil paint, the process, Tool Bag

My favorite tool for mixing paint. Continue reading “Princeton Catalyst mini blade” →

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Skin Drawer

August 16, 2015August 15, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Creative spaces, Mixed media, organization, Painting, Tool Bag

I love to use acrylic skins in my work. Th Now I have a place to make them where they won’t be disturbed, be in the way, or be in danger of getting dusty.
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Early October

June 7, 2015June 7, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, Painting, painting in steps, Trees

Finished another tree last night. I named it Early October because it reminds me of when the colors of the trees are still bright and the air outside is just starting to get a chill.
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Another tree down

June 6, 2015June 7, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, gold leaf, Mixed media, painting in steps, Trees

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Another fun day of trees

June 5, 2015June 5, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, finished work, Inspiration, Mixed media, the process, Trees, Works in progress

I am really enjoying exploring birch trees in my current work. I grew up in New Hampshire and I was fascinated by trees even as a little girl.
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Pallet drawer?

June 4, 2015June 5, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Experimentation, Mixed media, Painting, So I was thinking
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Lately my favorite pallet had been a drawer from the bin I keep my paints in. When I'm done with a neat looking color I just spread it out. The plastic does not sick to the paint, the idea is I will peel the skin and use it in other projects when it is ready.

Do you have a favorite repurposed item?

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Yesterday’s trees progress

June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Mixed media, Trees, Works in progress
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I zoomed in on the the current stage in an attempt to show the texture.
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Blocking in the trunk.
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Gilded trees

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Mixed media, Painting, Trees, Works in progress

I just finished varnishing Continue reading “Gilded trees” →

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