During my vacation on Lake Superior’s North Shore, I had plenty of down-time on my hands. We stayed at Split Rock Cabins near Beaver Bay, Minnesota. It’s one of those lovely old-fashioned places with no phones, no TV, no radios and no internet. To top that off, you have to drive a good 3 miles […]
Ask Shelly: Do I Really Need A Blender Paintstik?
Many of you have acquired Paintstiks Blenders over the years, and I get a lot of questions about how to use them. Let’s start with what a blender is, and then tackle whether or not we need them. You might be surprised by my advice about these sticks. First of all, let’s be clear about […]
Linoleum Prints #1: Paintstik Rubbings
A few months ago, I started thinking about printmaking. This is a topic I’ve wanted to explore for a number of years, and I decided that it would be an excellent winter project. The snow is not flying just yet, but my carved linoleum sheets have been whispering in my ear every time I walk […]
Ask Shelly: Do I Really Need A Blender Paintstik?
Many of you have acquired Paintstiks Blenders over the years, and I get a lot of questions about how to use them. Let’s start with what a blender is, and then tackle whether or not we need them. You might be surprised by my advice about these sticks. First of all, let’s be clear about […]
Featured Artist: Dinah Tackett (Roswell, New Mexico)
Last week, I announced that Show & Tell is now open for Cedar Canyon Community Members. And I was thrilled to see messages in my e-mail on Monday morning telling me that some of you did, indeed, click over to the Show & Tell page to share your artwork. Woohoo! I haven’t seen any videos yet, but […]
