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Tag: acrylic paint

Being busy is no excuse

May 16, 2016May 16, 2016 by Jeanette B, posted in Experimentation, Jewelry, the process

I have been busy lately. It’s summertime so busy is not strange or unexpected. Neither is this me complaining about being busy. Continue reading “Being busy is no excuse” →

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Recent circle obsession

May 10, 2016May 9, 2016 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic Resin, brainstorming, circles, Inspiration, Jewelry, Sparkles and Steel Toes, the process, Works in progress

I have recently developed an obsession with circular components. The simple shape of the circle has much to offer in aesthetic and if your into it in metaphor as well.
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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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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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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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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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Trees forward

May 31, 2015May 31, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Painting, the process, Trees, Works in progress
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Bunch of 5"x7" tree paintings hanging out waiting for their next turn on the easel

I worked on my more traditional trees today, though even they are not actually black and white.
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Background switching second round

May 30, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Painting, Trees, Works in progress

The red tree makes me think of the light at dawn. Continue reading “Background switching second round” →

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Background switching

May 30, 2015May 30, 2015 by Jeanette B, posted in Acrylic paint, Painting, the process, Trees, Works in progress

I mentioned  I was possibly going to change the background on a few of my current tree paintings.You can view that post not so little trees. Continue reading “Background switching” →

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