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Category: Tool Bag

Spilt glitter

November 20, 2015November 20, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Inspiration, Tool Bag

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The dress, after

September 17, 2015September 16, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in finished work, Gratitude, sewing

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I really like the way it turned out. More importantly my cousin (the bride) liked it.  see the before picture here.

Tagged bridesmaid, brown dress, dress reconstruction2 Comments

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” →

Tagged acrylic, mixing paint, oil, pallet1 Comment

Trimmings for the dress

August 23, 2015August 22, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Experimentation, Gratitude, Inspiration, sewing, So I was thinking

I picked up the things I need to finish my dress. Continue reading “Trimmings for the dress” →

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Coffee swirls

August 21, 2015August 21, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Gratitude, Inspiration, So I was thinking, Tool Bag
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I love the look of the cream and coffee mixing together. This particular cup was at a breakfast restaurant with friends.

Have I mentioned that I love coffee? Continue reading “Coffee swirls” →

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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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Oops

August 15, 2015August 13, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Creative spaces, Gratitude, Maintenance and repairs, Painting, So I was thinking, Tool Bag

Continue reading “Oops” →

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Great rack

July 7, 2015July 7, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Creative spaces, Tool Bag
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I picked up this rack at a thrift store for $6 it is great for storing all my mediums, adhesives and varnishes in an easily accessible location.
Tagged art supplies, organization, storage1 Comment

Tool Bag Tuesday- The Kneaded Gum Eraser

May 19, 2015May 18, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Charcoal, Drawing, pencil, Tool Bag

The Kneaded Gum Eraser

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Feels of clay or putty
Grey turns dingy, you must knead
Highlights from shadows.

Continue reading “Tool Bag Tuesday- The Kneaded Gum Eraser” →

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Chisel tip

May 12, 2015May 13, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Drawing, pencil, Tool Bag
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White charcoal pencil sharpened to a chisel point

The chisel tip is one of my favorites because it allows me to switch shadings and line work.
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