Graffiti centuro cultura
Buenos Aires, Argentina
I took this picture while wandering throughout the city, and truly stumbled upon it. I found this behind a museum in the area of Buenos Aires called “Recoleta.” I thought the scene was intriguing not only because the graffiti was beautifully created but also because of the clear representation of the artist’s idea of the citizens living in the high-end part of town. This area is clearly where the wealth of the city is concentrated, and the graffiti that I encountered was a stark contrast to the wealth of that part of town, as graffiti is typically more abundant in the outskirts of cities. In my opinion, this painting serves as an explanation of the corruption of the city and the vast differences between the impoverished majority and the wealthy minority. My favorite part of the painting lies in the attention to detail in the watch that the man is wearing, as it runs on money, not time. To me, this emphasizes the obsession of the wealthy to become even more wealthy while the poor become poorer.


Welcome to my colorful world! Take a break from the stress of daily life and take a deep breathe. Embrace the bright colors and positive energy.
Much of my recent work celebrates the joy of flowers. They are filled with brilliant color and charm. I relish the moment in early spring when color returns to the world. Bulbs bring charming flowers such as daffodils and crocuses, and leaves begin to grow. As summer blooms, I am intrigued by the variety of petals and leaves, color combinations, and structure. I spend hours drawing them before beginning a painting.
My mixed media paintings are created with bold acrylic colors - sometimes straight out of the tube. A strong black line accents the color and moves you through the piece. I use a combination of mark making tools to create my work including brushes, paint markers, and handmade stamps.
I hope my work brightens your day!


BMW art cars
BMW 525i art car - Esther Mahlangu 1991
BMW art cars - Frank Stella 1976
BMW art cars - Roy Lichtenstein 1977
BMW art cars - Andy Warhol 1979
BMW art cars - Ernst Fuchs 1982
BMW art cars - R. Rauschenberg 1986
BMW art cars - M.J. Nelson 1989
BMW art cars - Ken Done 1989
BMW art cars - Matazo Kayama 1990
"My art has evolved from the tribal tradition of decorating our homes", said the South African painter Esther Mahlangu of her work.
With the painting of the BMW 525i, she wanted to link this handed-down art form to the modern appearance of the automobile. A challenge that Mahlangu mastered outstandingly with the creation of the first African Art Car.
In order to get a feeling for the completely new medium, the artist first of all painted the door of another BMW, before she ventured to create "her" Art Car. Within a week, she transformed the 5 Series saloon into a masterpiece of African Ndebele art - and established herself as the first woman in the list of international Art Car artists.
Source: BMW World
Esther Mahlangu - The Artist
Born in 1935, Esther Mahlangu lives in the village of Weltervrede in the Mpumalanga Province. She is a remarkable
woman who against all odds, traveled and exhibited overseas in 1989, a time when political turmoil at home and sanctions abroad made
international participation only a dream for all but a few South African artists. Mahlangu tells us, "My mother and grandmother
taught me to paint when I was ten years old. I have been busy with it ever since and have always liked it. When I am painting my heart
is very wide, it reaches out. It makes me feel very, very happy."
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Understanding Different Paint Finishes: Which One to Choose?
When it comes to painting your walls, choosing the right paint finish can make a significant difference in the final look and feel of your space. With various options available, it’s essential to understand the different paint finishes before making a decision. In this article, we will explore the various types of paint finishes and help you determine which one is suitable for your project.
1. Matte Finish:
A matte finish is the most basic type of paint finish, also known as flat finish. This finish does not reflect light, making it perfect for concealing imperfections on walls. It provides a smooth, non-reflective appearance, giving your walls a velvety texture. Matte finishes are commonly used in low-traffic areas like bedrooms and living rooms. If you’re seeking a contemporary, minimalist look, a matte finish can be an ideal choice.
2. Eggshell Finish:
An eggshell finish falls between a matte and satin finish. It offers a slight sheen that adds warmth and depth to your space. It is more durable than a matte finish and can withstand moderate cleaning, making it suitable for areas with more traffic such as hallways, children’s rooms, and dining areas. If you want a soft, elegant look with a touch of sheen, an eggshell finish would be a great option.
3. Satin Finish:
A satin finish has a higher sheen compared to a matte or eggshell finish. It reflects more light and offers a smooth, velvety appearance. Satin finishes are versatile and durable, making them ideal for high-traffic areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and hallways. They are also more resistant to moisture and stains, making them easier to clean. Hiring a professional paint contractor can ensure a flawless satin finish.
4. Semi-Gloss Finish:
A semi-gloss finish is shiny and reflective, making it an excellent choice for areas that require frequent cleaning or are exposed to moisture, such as bathrooms and kitchens. It is highly durable, easy to clean, and resistant to mold and mildew. Semi-gloss finishes are commonly used in trim, doors, and cabinets to create a striking contrast with the walls. For a professional touch, consult a paint contractor to achieve a flawless semi-gloss finish.
5. Gloss Finish:
A gloss finish is the most reflective and shiny paint finish available. It provides a polished, mirror-like appearance to your walls. Gloss finishes are less commonly used on walls and are mostly preferred for accent areas or furniture. If you want to create a statement piece or highlight architectural details, a gloss finish can be an excellent choice.
In conclusion, understanding the different paint finishes is crucial in achieving the desired look for your space. By considering factors such as durability, ease of cleaning, and desired aesthetic, you can choose the right paint finish for each area in your home. Consulting a professional paint contractor can further ensure a flawless application, as they possess the expertise and tools to deliver exceptional results. So, make an informed decision and transform your space with the perfect paint finish.
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Hand-painted Russian lacquer box made from papier-mache. It measures 2 x 3 x 1 1/3 inches. Signed by the artist Yu.Belov. The smaller details are painted under a magnifying glass with a one-hair brush. A nice Puffin holding some fish and standing on the rock is depicted on the box. The side of the box is beautifully decorated. After the final painting is done eight or more coats of lacquer are applied, each one having dried and being sanded smooth before the next one is applied. Painted in the studio of Nickolai Gurgeiff, St.Petersburg, Russia.


Rosemary Conroy doesn’t just paint portraits of wild animals—her artwork is striving for something much deeper. “My paintings are my way of honoring and thanking these wild beings for being part of our world,” she says. “This work comes straight from my heart.” She uses exuberant colors and brushwork to create her soulful renderings of bear, deer, owls, and other local wildlife. If you look close, you’ll also discover layers of textures and partially obscured words, which she says are her words of reverence and gratitude for each species.
For artwork inquiries, please call Sullivan Framing: 603.471.1888


Two stories in height, the Masonic Lodge Room is the most important space above the main level. The Lodge Room has a rectangular shape; the East and West walls (sidewalls) are longer than the North and South walls. The most important features within the room are the 12 horizontal figurative murals as well as hand painted decoration on the walls. The space also offers excellent woodwork, including coffered beams, crown molding, chair rails, doors, etc. All of the wood trim is of stained oak.
In 1917 Austrian immigrant artist Leo Henke painted the beautiful murals and the painted decoration in the Lodge Room. Mr. Henke was not a Mason. He received the inspiration for the murals from a 1903 edition of the Illustrated History of Freemasonry. The painting was executed with a technique named “al secco” which means painting on a dry support, in this case plaster. This is different from painting on a wet support called “al fresco.”
So, the murals were painted directly on the walls, and according to its appearance, the painting medium was oil or oil-modified casein bound paint. At some later date an uneven layer of linseed oil varnish was applied with large brushes over the entire surface of the walls. The runs of varnish and the unevenness of the varnish layer can be seen in many areas. Also- this type of varnish has two important disadvantages: 1) It darkens and changes the color over time (turns brown-yellow); and 2) It is very difficult to remove. And, of course, over the top of the hand painted decoration and the varnish is a top layer of 100 years of dust and smoke.
Under the original oak crown molding a 6” wide oak board was added. This extra piece of trim covers a 3” inches of the upper part of the murals which alters the aesthetical appearance of them. Presently the murals are smaller, and their proportion has changed.
The subject of these 12 murals revolve around the construction of the Temple of Solomon and the death of King Hiram of Tyre, who sent building materials and men for the original construction for the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. The tradition is that King Hiram had been Grand Master of all Masons; he prayed daily for guidance from his God before drawing the designs that would set the craftsmen to work.
Starting with the back wall (South) and going clockwise the figurative murals are as follows (and can be seen on our website):
- The Tomb of Cyrus
- The Building of King Solomon’s Temple
- The Tomb of Hiram, King of Tyre
- The Mount of Olives
- Sea of Genesareth
- Highest Hill or Lowest Valley
- The Cedars of Lebanon
- The Clay Grounds
- The Stone Quarry
- The Burning Bush
- The Port of Joppa


I was born in Mariabad Quetta, province of Balochistan, Southwestern Pakistan. Growing up surrounded by art centers, the smell of oil paint would be invaluable later in life when I decided that this would be my fulltime passion. Beginning with making decorative frames for painting and creating canvas from raw materials in the studio, I smoothly developed a glazing style that became abstract after joining Sketch Club.
Now, after practicing abstract art, I have learnt how to portray emotions and feelings on a piece of canvas by using the elements of art. A lot of the creative artworks I make are based on some aspect of my extensive time spent in Pakistan, where I was born.
Since I joined Sketch Club, I have exhibited artworks in many group shows nationally and internationally, including the USA, Australia and Indonesia. My paintings lie just at the intersection of impressionistic landscape and abstraction. I am interested in creating space and distance that feels like the familiar world around us, but is more universal, ambiguous and abstracted.
My latest painting called ‘Untitled’ is inspired by the current situation of refugees, evoking their ‘long waiting time in limbo’ in Indonesia. As an artist, I cannot just sit and do nothing, I need to explore and document the situation around me through my art.
My work explores the relationship between the obscure and extreme beliefs that exist in our world. Ever since I was very young, capturing the environment and portraying the complexity of its elements — from the quiet to the chaotic — on a canvas has been my passion.
Murtaza Ali is a Hazara visual artist from Afghanistan, currently living in Jakarta, Indonesia. His paintings specialize in the abstract and semi-abstract. He learned art at Sketch Club Quetta, Pakistan. His artworks convey his self-experience and journey. He believes serves a great role in humankind’s lives. He believes artists are the most sensible part of a community and the most sincere people in a society. They are sensitive and show reality to the people, like a mirror on the wall. Art is not just about beauty, but is more than worthy to express emotions and situations which are difficult to explain through words. You can find more of Murtaza’s artwork on Instagram.


Factors To Consider While Looking For A Painting Company
What we can all agree is that a home needs paint if it is to look great. It is for this reason that many homeowners have invested in paint for their homes. There is a problem when it comes to choosing the right company from which to get services because there are so many that claim to offer quality services. In this article you will get guidelines on the best ways to choose a great painting company to do your painting job.
The variety of painting styles and options that a painting company has should play an essential role in helping you choose a roofing company. Believe me, a company with few painting options can be rather inconveniencing for you. Limited painting options to choose from may force you to make a wrong choice out of convenience.
Qualification of the painters …


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Craving a change in your home? If you’re looking to add a pop of color to your space, you’re in luck. Paint comprising of jewel tones are big this year and immediately add energy and excitement to any room. Consider colors such as Sherwin-Williams Tempe Star if you’re looking for a rich teal color or Juneberry for a deep pink.
If color on the walls isn’t for you, consider Sherwin-Williams’ color of the year, Alabaster. “Alabaster represents a straightforward and necessary shift to mindfulness. It provides an oasis of calmness, spirituality and ‘less is more’ visual relief. Alabaster is neither stark nor overly warm, but rather an understated and alluring white,” according to Jackie Jordan, Sherwin-Williams director of color marketing. For more neutral ideas, take a look at Sherwin-Williams Pura Vida collection, which includes more tan and gray tones.
Have a color picked out and ready to paint? Here are some helpful tips for making your job a bit easier from Real Simple!
Prep the Walls
Clean the walls of dust, dirt and grease, which will hinder your ability to get a smooth finish. Dampen a cellulose sponge with water and a little mild dish soap, then rinse walls with clean water.
Tape off Trim, Windows and Door Frames
Use painters tape to trim off the windows, door frames, and molding and baseboards to protect the areas. Just be sure to remove the tape right after, otherwise you risk peeling off your new job if you do it after the wall dries.
Prime the Walls
You can skip this step if your paint has primer included, but it’s never a bad idea to prime the walls to ensure a consistent finish.
Cut in with a Brush
Use a brush to paint around trim, extending the paint around three inches from doors, windows and moldings, or anywhere your roller can’t fit, like corners of walls and tight spaces.
Paint in a ‘W’
“For efficiency, start in the corner of a wall and roll on a three-by-three-foot W pattern, then fill it in without lifting the roller. Continue in sections until you’re finished. Paint one wall at a time,” according to Real Simple.
Paint the Trim
Once the walls are dry, tape off the wall from the trim and paint your moldings, door and window frames with a two-inch angled brush.
Inspired to pick up a paint brush? Tell us, which color do you have your eye on for your home?


|Collection||Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth|
|Artist||Attributed to Rombouts, Theodoor (Flemish painter and printmaker, 1597-1637)|
|Date Earliest||probably 1616|
|Date Latest||probably about 1625|
|Description||Theodoor Rombouts was a pupil of Abraham Janssens (1575-1632) at Antwerp, alongside Gerard Seghers (1591-1651). They became the three most important exponents of Flemish Caravaggism. Rombouts travelled to Rome in 1616 where he remained studying the work of Caravaggio until about 1625. The Gamblers in the Russell-Cotes collection, attributed to Rombouts, is a large painting and although it does not show the delicacy of finish seen in his finest works, such as The Toothpuller (Prado, Madrid; inv. no. 1635), the subject and composition are typical of his work. The scene shows five people at a table. At the centre two men in plumed hats, one younger than the other, play cards. On the left an old man wearing glasses looks over the young player's shoulder, while on the far right an old woman is in conversation with a young man who holds a glass full of wine. Certain figures in the Russell-Cotes painting appear to be taken from the same models as those in the Prado's painting of Gamblers (inv. no. 1636). In the Bournemouth picture, the old man with glasses seated to the left, the figure of the card player on the near side of the table and his young opponent opposite are all directly comparable to individuals in the Prado's painting.|
|Current Accession Number||:BORGM 01886|
|Subject||interior; everyday life; figure|
|Measurements||28 x 18.5 cm (estimate)|
|Material||oil on canvas|
|Acquisition Details||Given by Bickerton Pratt, 1951.|
|Provenance||Harvey Nichols; Bickerton Pratt, by whom given to the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth, 1951|
|Publications||Bulletin of the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth, spring 1952, ill. p. 8.|
Abraham Janssens travelled to Rome in 1598-1601 and again around 1604. He became a member of the Romanist Society of Painters in Antwerp. Gerard Seghers travelled to Rome in 1608 and Rombouts followed in 1616 remaining there until about 1625. Here, like his Dutch contemporaries Hendrick Terbrugghen (1588-1629) and Gerit van Honthorst (1590-1656), Rombout's work was thoroughly influenced by the Caravaggesque tradition.
The Russell-Cotes painting has been re-lined recently.
|Rights Owner||Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth|


The Brush tool in Photoshop is your digital paintbrush, allowing you to add, modify, and retouch elements in your images with precision and creativity. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore the Brush tool step by step, so you can start painting and retouching your images like a pro.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Preparation
The best way to learn Photoshop is by practicing. Don’t just read it, apply it directly. So, make a new file by clicking on the Create new button in the home screen or click File > New.
In the New Document dialog box, you can use any size. Click the Create button.
Step 3: Start Using The Brush Tool
Before we’re moving on, I’d like to remind you to the basic principle of image editing. Do not destroy the original image!. We don’t want to paint on the original image. It’s a big no-no. To keep the original image safe, hit Ctrl + J to duplicate it. This way, we are going to paint on the duplicated image. If anything goes wrong, we can simply hit Delete key to remove the image and we can go back to the original unedited image.
To activate the Brush tool, hit the B key on your keyboard. You can also use the Toolbox panel. When the Brush tool is active, the Option Bar — horizontal bar that runs underneath the Menu Bar — shows some options that related to the tool.
Click and drag to start applying the Foreground color which can be found at the lower part of the Toolbox.
In the Option bar, you can change the brush Opacity to make it transparent.
You can also apply blend mode to change how the color from the brush strokes interacts with the existing pixels.
There is also option to simulate an airbrush. If you hold the mouse down long enough, the brush stroke spreads much lke an actual airbrush.
Step 9: The Basic
While the Brush tool is active, right click anywhere on the canvas to open up the Brushes panel. From the panel, you can select one of the available brush type.
To change the brush size, drag the Size slider.
The Hardness slider control the fuzziness of the brush stroke’s edges. Hardness 0% is a completely feathered edge and 100% is a crisp edge.
Step 12: Stroke Color
The brush stroke color is controlled by the foreground color. To change the foreground color click on the top color box on the Toolbox. A color Picker dialog box will pop up asking for the color you want to use.
You can also use the Color panel. If you can’t find the panel, click Window > Color.
You can also select predefined sets of colors in the Swatches panel.
at a time, you can save two colors in Photoshop, foreground and background color. To set the background color click on the color box behind the foreground color.
You can easily switch the foreground and background using the X key.
While the Brush is active, you can hold Alt to temporarely switch to Eyedropper tool and click to select new foreground color.
The interesting thing is you can select pixel outside the Photoshop interface as long as you keep on Alt + clicking your mouse button.
Step 19: Load Legacy Brush
Starting in CC 2018, Adobe introduces new sets of brushes and old additional brushes from previous versions of Photoshop seem to be missing. You still can find it using the Brushes panel menu. Open up the Brushes menu by right clicking the canvas and click the menu icon in its upper right corner. Select Legacy Brushes.
A dialog box pops up. Confirm that you do want to load the old brushes by clicking the OK button.
You will find the old brushes inside Legacy Brushes group.
Step 22: Calligraphic Brush
A more thorough settings for brushes can be found in the Brush Settings panel. You will find lots of settings to customize the behaviour of your brush. Let’s use it to make a calligraphic brush. Open up the Brush Settings panel by pressing F5. Select the first brush tip.
Decrease the Roundness settings. You can also click and drag the dots on the brush tip preview to turn its shape into an ellipse.
Add some angle to the brush tip. You can drag the arrow to rotate the brush tip. Make sure to keep an eye on the brush preview at the bottom of the panel, it updates in real time to every changes you make.
Increase the brush Hardness to achieve crisp edge on the brush stroke.
Test it by making a curvy line. Here is what I get.
Step 27: Make Your Own Custom Brush
Don’t delete the drawing you make earlier, we are going to turn it into a custom brush. Select it and then click Edit > Define Brush Preset. Give it a suitable name in the dialog box.
A new brush tip will appear at the list. Select it.
Set the Size and increase the Hardness. Try the brush to see its result.
Activate Shape Dynamics and increase Size Jitter to randomize the brush size.
If you use graphic tablet, the size variation can be controlled by the pressure you apply to the tablet and create more natural drawing process.
You can add random rotation to the brush tip by adding Angle Jitter.
You can also spread position pf the brush tip and increase its number by adding Scatter and Count.
Activate Color Dynamics and increase Hue, Saturation, or Brightness Jitter to randomize the color of each brush tip.
Next to each set of parameters, there is a small lock icon. If you lock it, the selected set parameters will stay when you applied different brush presets. Let’s try it out, click on the Color Dynamics lock icon.
Select different brush tip. If you try it, the color variation feature still works.
Step 37: Symmetry Painting
Photoshop’s brush has symmetry painting feature that can turn your drawing, in fact any drawing, into an interesting abstract painting. No artistic skill is required, random brush stroke will do just fine. Activate brush tool and click on the butterfly icon in the Option Bar. Select Vertical. This is the most basic symmetry painting.
A straight line appears. It acts like a mirror. Everything you paint on one side will be reflected on its opposite side.
You can also paint across the line.
There are other type of symmetry. The most interesting type is Mandala. Select Mandala and select your number of mirror, Photoshop calls it segment.
Click and drag to position the mirror.
You can just simply draw.
Just go wild. I promise you, anything will eventually looks cool. Here, I use custom calligraphic brush made earlier.
To stop the symmetry painting, click on the butterfly icon and then select Symmetry Off.
Step 45: Precise Brush Stroke Using Path
Drawing a perfect curvy stroke might not be easy, especially if you use mouse. You need to have a steady hand. You can fix this using path.
Open up Paths panel and then click Create new path icon to make a new path.
Fire up the Pen tool and select Path in the Option Bar. Click and drag to make first anchor point. Continue adding another anchor point until we have the desired curve.
Right click the path and select Stroke Path. Make sure you have prepared the brush and all its settings.
In the Stroke Path dialog box, select Brush in the Tol option. Click OK to start painting along the path.
You can also activate Simulate Pressure to simulate pen pressure.
Using this technique, you can make brush stroke along a text. Let’s try it. Activate Type Tool and then write a text.
In the Layers panel, right click the text layer and select Create Work Path.
The text will be converted into a path. We won’t need the text, so let’s make it hidden by clicking on its eye icon. Add a new layer.
In the Paths panel, right click the path and select Stroke Path.
In the dialog box, select Brush and activate Simulate Pressure.
This is what we have from the brush stroke.
Step 55: Pencil Tool
Next to the brush tool, Photoshop has Pencil tool. It has the same settings and capabilities of a brush tool. The difference is a pencil will always produce hard edge stroke, even with 0% Hardness. Below is the difference between brush and pencil stroke, both using same brush tip size with 0% Hardness.
The digital pencil and brush tool is definitely a great to draw directly in Photoshop. But, this shouldn’t make you lose touch with the real world pencil and brush. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and thank you for reading. Stay home, stay safe, and don’t forget to wash your hand.


Adult Class Hours:
|Monday||1:00 pm – 2:30 pm|
|Wenesday Afternoon||12pm-3pm (Double Class)
About Our Classes
Everyone learns and works at a different pace. Our classes are tailored to the individual. We have fairly small groups – maximum of 12 students per instructor so we can work more one on one with you. Sometimes students want to zoom in and learn specific techniques and not bother with things they already know or do not pertain. So at Lynrich Arts we get to the point of your specific needs with a demo do type of instruction.
Painting Classes – Daytime / Evening classes
All mediums from oil to acrylics to watercolor to mixed media are done at the same time depending on what medium your piece will work better in or which medium you want to learn all about.
Drawing Classes – Daytime / Evening classes
From basics to figure to portrait to perspective. Sketching, charcoal, watercolor, pencils and technique can be taught to work through your pieces. Is drawing a necessary skill to be a painter? Not necessarily. You can paint without knowing how to draw (tricks of the trade)!
This class is an odour free class – no toxic chemicals (we are into health here), no varsol, paint thinners or toxic smells in our studio. We use odourless cleaners and can use water based oils. Oil is used often for portrait and landscape and can be used to enhance abstract acrylics. There are key ways to get results with oil products. You are guaranteed to learn a lot about this particular medium in our classes.
As an artist / teacher, here is what I think about watercolors. If you are a beginner painter – you have chosen the hardest medium to work with, so if you lack patience and want immediate results, forget about this medium for a while (try our watercolor on canvas class).
On the other hand, if you want to spend a few years perfecting a beautiful art that has very little mess, then go for it! But be prepared for some frustration and the odd disappointment (just telling it like it is).
Watercolor on Canvas
This class is for beginners who are adamant that they want to learn watercolors. It is the same as watercolors but your surface of canvas allows for corrections and reworking that watercolor paper does not allow. It is more forgiving, thus more encouraging. I would recommend it as a step prior to working watercolor on paper. Color mixing and theory is essential to good watercolor work.
Abstract Acrylic and Mixed Media
This is a fun, free and exciting class. It is an exploration of color and techniques in acrylics using medium such as gels, inks, chalks, pastels, fabric and papers, pour bottles and old credit cards, glazing techniques, blocking and taping. Composition is key and we cover it all. Part of this class will focus on composition – where to place things, what works and what doesn’t.


8 Apr — Showroom News
Showroom News | Little Greene Paint Company & Drummonds Cast Iron Bath
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If you live in a home built before 1978, there’s a chance that some of the paint on the walls is lead-based. Back in the day, the dangers associated with lead poisoning weren’t as widely known as they are today. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about lead-based paint, lead poisoning, and home renovations.
If you’re not familiar with the dangers of lead, it might seem odd that a common ingredient in household paints could actually pose a serious health risk to anyone. However, it’s true: the lead used in this type of paint can pose the same risks as any toxic metal. The reason it went undetected for so long is that lead-based paint on walls only becomes dangerous as it deteriorates.
If your home has lead paint on the walls, it’s possible that it will never pose you any serious risks, assuming the paint remains unbroken and doesn’t begin flaking off. However, over time all paints will break down, and the lead dust from the paint will get into your home. If there’s lead paint on the exterior of your home, it could also contaminate the soil.
Children are especially vulnerable to this problem. Since they’re more likely than adults to put things like paint chips or toys into their mouths, they’ve got a much higher likelihood of ingesting the toxic metal. Likewise, kids playing in contaminated soil could encounter high concentrations of lead from the home’s exterior paint.
Even adults aren’t immune. If you live in a house with deteriorating lead paint, odds are good you’re inhaling lead dust. This is terrible for your health, and prolonged exposure can have serious side effects.
If your home was built before 1978, it’s possible it could have lead paint. The older the home, the more likely lead-based paints were used somewhere in the home. If all of the surfaces in your home are pristine, then you’re in no immediate danger. However, you should consider having your home inspected before you do any major renovations that will break the surface of paint jobs inside and outside your home.
If the inspection determines that the paint on your home is lead-based, then you’ll need to take special precautions when renovating. These steps can include either sealing the lead paint permanently behind specialized coatings or having a professional completely remove the paint from all surfaces in your home.


Original oil on board
Image size: 29″ x 14″
Framed size: 33″ x 18″
Price includes frame and UK delivery
bespoke hand finished frame
Gareth Thomas (1955 – 2019) –
Born in Swansea in 1955, Gareth attended Trinity College Carmarthen before becoming a professional artist in 1981. Being bought up by the sea and encouraged to paint outdoors from an early age gave Gareth a real grounding in evoking a sense of place. Initially working only in Wales, subsequent travels to Italy and France have brought an interpretive use of paint, the colours and tone used for greater visual effect. His interest always lies with the spirit of the scene, not just a literal copy. With experience comes a better understanding of technique and a freedom of expression. Most of his painting is carried out in situ, although larger pieces are produced in the studio with the use of sketches and colour notes made outdoors and, rarely, photographs.
Gareth has had many one man shows over the last three decades and has exhibited with galleries throughout Britain. His work is in private collections in Britain and overseas. Public collections holding his paintings include The House Of Lords, The National Library Of Wales, Lloyds Bank, Dyfed County Council, London Borough Of Hackney and the Glyn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea.


- Tuesday | March 12, 2024
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- 1301 Greene Street Augusta, Ga 30901
Exhibit in the Art Hall: March 13-May 3
Artists: Melanie Bussey, Alissa Curtis, Lilyan West
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Melanie Bussey Bio:
I’m Melanie Bussey, a floral and landscape artist from Augusta, GA. My go to paints are acrylics, for their fast-drying capabilities, and watercolors, for their atmospheric effect. My style isn’t quite as loose as I’d like it to be, but it’s all a work in progress. Along with flowers and landscapes I enjoy painting the occasional pet and home portrait.
Expressing my creativity through painting is how I add positivity to the world. Colors have energy and I tend to veer towards happy, vibrant colors like pink, green, and teal. My personality tends to be more serious and introverted, so my happy art helps to counterbalance that. And finally, the best compliment is when someone says that my artwork brings them joy when they look at it.
Alissa Curtis Bio:
Alissa Marie Curtis is a self- taught painter. Art has always been a central part of her life. She was classically trained in ballet and later danced professionally. Storytelling and expressing the human heart through movement and the visual arts is her passion. As a mother of 5 children, Alissa is continuously inspired by her children to create freely and without reserve. She hopes to convey beauty and grace in her work.
Lilyan West Bio:
One of my happiest childhood memories is of mixing two colors to discover they make a whole new color! I was hooked then and have been ever since. I grew up in Macon, Georgia, surrounded by azaleas, cherry trees, and dogwoods, and frequented the Atlantic coast with its moss laden live oaks. I now live in North Georgia and often visit the mountains. These days, I find myself painting all of the above mentioned blessings of the South and am so thankful to live in such a special place.


Arianne with Sociable Art brings so much joy to the Downtown Cary Food & Flea. For the last 3 years Arianne has given our customers the opportunity to create their own work of art while spending the day with us. Because our market is all about community, we feel that what Arianne does helps bring people together of all ages to have some fun and show their artistic side. So pull up a chair, grab a brush and get sociable!
“Sociable Art has offered mobile paint events including team building functions, community art activities for all ages, and sip and paint classes at your favorite local venues locally since 2009. Owner/Artist, Arianne Hemlein, is driven by a desire to provide a judgement-free, relaxed space for guests of all ages and abilities to create. You can also find original acrylic paintings on canvas available for sale monthly at the Downtown Cary Food and Flea and commission residential and business murals through Designs by Arianne."


Phil Hirschkorn: There are only 16 known paintings by Italian Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci, and this is one of them. Painted around the same time and in the same style as his "Mona Lisa," this portrait of Jesus Christ is called "Salvator Mundi," meaning "Savior of the World."
Alan Wintermute: He's holding up some kind of orb or globe that represents the world, and he's blessing you, giving benediction.
Phil Hirschkorn: Alan Wintermute, Christie's senior specialist for "Old Master" paintings, says the work has typical da Vinci flourishes.
Alan Wintermute: It has that smoky, shadowy lighting effects that create -- in the "Mona Lisa," the famous Mona Lisa smile -- they create an ambiguous very soft shadowy quality. He looks very directly at you, and you have the sense him looking sort of right into you.
Phil Hirschkorn: Independent consultants say this is a true da Vinci. They dated paint pigments and the walnut panel back to the 1500's and took x-rays to study the brush work. Also characteristic of da Vinci, lapis lazuli, a semi-precious stone used for the blue color. In a stroke of clever marketing, Christie's is offering the da Vinci in the same auction as this massive reimagination of his famous "Last Supper," 60 silk-screened panels by Andy Warhol.
Alan Wintermute: We felt that it did sort of indicate this universal genius of Leonardo, which affects really every generation and every century and every country, all the way up through the present.
Phil Hirschkorn: But nothing compares to the real thing. "Salvator Mundi" is the first da Vinci painting ever to be sold at public auction.


Artist Member Spotlight:
We don’t always take time to get in touch with our creative side, which is why Karen has been championing taking time to explore, play and understand the inherent creativity in each of us over 30 years. During a difficult time in her life, Karen turned to creative expression to light her way.
“When I took a chance on painting classes, I discovered oils and was hooked!” Karen explains. “The beauty of the natural world has always inspired me: the landscape, flowers, gardens and forests.”
Karen is a mixed media artist working in acrylics and oils, discovering new ways to combine mediums and relishing the freedom of embracing different creative styles. The question “what if...” especially lends itself to Karen’s experimenting with acrylic inks.
“When you’re painting with acrylic inks, the pigments are bold, vibrant and very fluid. They seem to tell me where they’d like to go, and as I paint, a beautiful story unfolds before me."
Over the years, Karen has shared her knowledge with students of all levels through a series of art classes focused on self-discovery and creating from the heart. “Teaching others to notice the beauty around them and the joy of creating puts a smile in my heart”.
Karen has exhibited her work at the Deane Center and Soldiers & Sailors Gallery. In May 2017, she will be exhibiting at the Gmiener Art & Cultural Center. Karen has a small gallery and studio on Pickle Hill in Mansfield. Visit her website at karencookeart.com
Karen's Bunk House Studio


Thursday, February 22nd, 2018
6-8PM // Watercolor on Wood Workshop
Merging textures of water and wood to create stunning, unique pieces for your home // I have been asked a lot of questions about my process for watercolor on wood pieces and would love to share! In this workshop, we will: - Get familiar with various techniques for watercolor on wood by practicing on Dura-lar and 140lb watercolor paper. - Explore using dry pigments to create our own paints. - Make your very own original 6"x12" watercolor on wood piece to take home! All materials and a vegan meal - NOM!- are included in the price of this workshop (including prepped wood for your original watercolor on wood piece, resin and polyurethane finish which will be completed by me once your painting is dry). Your wood pieces will be available for pick up on March 1st. The workshop will be held at 18th & Wharton. Details will be sent once payment is complete. Reserve your seat and bring a friend!


Removing paint from suede shoes can be a difficult task. However, there are a few methods that can be used to help remove the paint. One common method is to use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Another method is to use Goo Gone.
How To Remove Paint From Suede Shoes
There are a few ways that you can remove paint from suede shoes. One way is to use a brush and some paint thinner. Another way is to use a damp cloth to rub the paint off. You can also try using a toothbrush or a nail brush to scrub at the paint until it comes off.
-Suede brush -Liquid dish soap -Water -White vinegar -Towel
- Based, use a product such as turpentine or paint thinner to remove it. if the paint is water
- If the paint is oil
- First, identify the type of paint that is on the shoe
-Suede shoes can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth. -If the paint is dried, you may need to use a slightly harder brush. -Be sure to test an inconspicuous area before cleaning the entire shoe. -Never use harsh chemicals or solvents on suede as they will damage the material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Acetone Damage Suede?
The answer to this question is not currently known. However, it is generally accepted that acetone can damage suede.
How Do You Get Paint Off Swede?
When paint is applied to a surface, it bonds with the material underneath. This happens through a process called “curing.” The curing process helps the paint to adhere to the surface and help it to protect the underlying structure.
How Do You Get Dried Paint Off Uggs?
There are several ways to get paint off Uggs. One way is to use a hair dryer on high heat. Another way is to use a cloth and hold it against the Uggs while you dry them. Finally, you can use a vacuum cleaner and suck the paint off the Uggs.
How Do You Remove Oil Based Paint From Suede?
Removing oil based paint from suede takes a lot of effort and time. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most successful way is to use a vacuum cleaner with the hose attachment.
How Can I Get Paint Off My Uggs?
One way to remove paint from a Ugg is to use a hairdryer. Be sure to turn it off when you’re finished. Another way is to use a brush and water. You can also try using a vacuum cleaner and bucket.
How Do You Clean Uggs With Dish Soap?
There are a few ways to clean Uggs with dish soap. One way is to add a small amount of dish soap to a pot of boiling water and use it to Ethically Biodegradable Booties as needed. Another way is to place the Uggs in the dishwasher on the hard cycle.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question, as the removal of paint from suede shoes will vary depending on the specific circumstances and type of paint involved. However, some tips on how to remove paint from suede shoes include using a warm water pour, using a shoe cleaner, or using a cloth and bucket. Ultimately, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions closely in order to achieve the desired results.


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At age 62, I discovered a year ago I had terminal cancer. Forced to retire on disability I had no idea what I would do with my spare time. While in the hospital I had a couple of day courses in water color painting. I was encouraged to continue painting and have since developed a salable skill. Most of my work is acrylic. I have just started working with oil, however prefer acrylic (not as messy). My paintings are for sale at reasonable prices - I have to develop a name for myself. I am a little under pressure since I don't know exactly how long I have left - so my goal is to produce 1 painting a week. I will continue to add my work to the gallery for your review and acceptance.Email Bill Thayer...


Today we got some exercise while we were making our craft. I ran out of Orange paint for our Bottle Pumpkins so I added some red and yellow paint to each soda bottle. and it was the kids job to shake, shake, shake the bottles until the paint covered the entire inside of the bottle. Next we used felt with the sticky back and cut out the eyes, nose and mouth. Once the face was on the pumpkin the children painted the bottle covers brown for a stem. They really had fun shaking the bottles (as they danced around the room) and watching the paint cover the inside. The kids thought this was a great craft and were so happy when I told them they could take them home.


The Milkmaid (aka The Kitchen Maid) 1658, Oil on Canvas, 45.5 x 41 cm, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Humans are possibly the only animals that dwell on the implications of “choice.” Because I made that choice and not this, I am wealthy, poor, happy, alone. We fret with anxiety over which choice to make, and then brood forever afterward about it.. “Choice” is the concept which ultimately leads us to the idea of a physical multi-verse, one for every road not taken by every traveler that has ever been and more besides. Choice determines drama, music and art. Drama allows us to study the bad choices of others in detail and learn from them. Pinocchio works as a story because he never makes a single good choice, not one, until the very end. And in art, the artist’s choice of what to show us can mean the difference between a very good painting and a piece de résistance.
Vermeer came within a whisker of being forever unknown to us, and it was the picture above that opened the door. The British artist Sir Joshua Reynolds wrote of the painting following his visit to Holland in the latter half of the eighteenth century. He considered it one of Holland’s greatest paintings. But still Vermeer’s renown continued to languish until the French critic Thore-Burger championed his work in 1850 and from there he was finally discovered by the world. He was chiefly admired for his depiction of light, and certainly the quality of the Kitchen Maid will take your breath away. It is simply splendid.
Today there is something of a ring-dang-do, inspired in large part by Hockney’s book, suggesting that Vermeer used a camera obscura to achieve these effects. Hockney is a gifted and brilliant painter, but much of his argument rests on his notion that Vermeer must have used one because he can’t do what Vermeer does himself. Further, someone took measurements in one of Vermeer’s studios which match exactly the proportions of some of his paintings and have taken that as proof. Sadly there is no other evidence to support this opinion, and considering the circumstances of Vermeer’s sudden and unexpected death, and the closeness of the art community in those days in those parts, one would expect to find more substantial proof among his estate and the memoirs of his contemporaries.
I don’t have a dog in this fight, but I do lean toward the artist more than artifice. It reminds me of the story Hoffman tells of describing for Olivier his exercises working into his character for the Marathon Man. Olivier listened in awe then said, “My dear boy, how exhausting! Why don’t you try acting?” It seems to me the fuss of setting up one’s models and staying out of one’s own way on the projected surface, not to mention the pure physical real estate and light necessary to get the stable effect you required with a camera obscura are a lot more trouble than just figuring out how to paint what you want in the first place. It seems a purer and simpler choice.
Pieter de Hooch, Weighing Gold, 1664, Oil on Canvas, 61 x 53cm
Look at these choices. The above is a wonderful picture by Pieter de Hooch, Vermeer’s exact contemporary. There is nothing at all wrong with this picture, yet compare it to this one from Vermeer with a similar subject.
Woman Holding a Balance, 1662-1663, Oil on Canvas, 42.5 x 38 cm, National Gallery of Art
For me, there is simply no comparison. And Vermeer makes better choices than mere light and pattern. (de Hooch is over-reliant on pattern in his pictures, I think.)
For another example, look at what Vermeer chooses to show compared to de Hooch in the following.
De Hooch, A Woman Drinking with Two Men, 1658, Oil on Canvas 73.7 x 64.6 cm
The Girl With the Wineglass (aka A Lady and Two Gentlemen) 1659, Oil on Canvas, 78 x 68 cm, Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum
Again, there is simply no denying the superiority of Vermeer’s composition. In comparison, the de Hooch is a bad snapshot taken at a Danish Elsinore while Vermeer’s picture is Hamlet. De Hooch shows us objects; Vermeer shows us people. He has made the wiser, more fearless choice.
What we choose to leave out matters as much as what we choose to leave in. When we create, we can accept the limitations of our form, or we can shatter them into a billion pieces and have raucous sex in the shards. It is our choice. There are no limitations beyond those we impose on ourselves by these self-same choices. I leave you with this picture below. See how this parochial dabbler from the seventeenth century, using only a woman, a letter, two chairs, a table, a drape, a book, and a map delivers a novel in a single painting. As Spencer Tracy once said of Katherine Hepburn, “There ain’t much on her, but it’s all choice.” (Actually, he said “cherce,” which made it funnier.)
(Okay, you had to be there.)
Woman In Blue Reading a Letter, 1662-1663, Oil on Canvas, 46.5 x 39 cm, Rijksmuseum,Amsterdam, theNetherlands


I didn’t want to write anything yesterday. It was a “bad” day for me. I know Rachel’s daughter was watching me swim in the morning, and I was afraid she might come down. After swimming, I went upstairs to paint. Lanie was locked in the bathroom for a long time. Sometimes when I paint I have to sketch it first, sort of like practicing. But other times like yesterday, it was like my hand was not connected to my mind. The strokes mean nothing until I'm done, and then the painting just IS. I’m not really telling it very well. It’s like I see the painting inside, but not with my eyes. When the painting happens like that, I forget time and space and everything. My body stays there, but the rest of me leaves. So I had an accident and Grandmother got really mad and made me cry and cry. Rachel is going to start a chart for wet and dry days, and she is going to make grandmother stop yelling and hating on me. That might help some, but Sage will never like me. If she ever knows any of this stuff ,she will never be my friend. I just wish I could be different because then Sage and I . . . I don’t know; I just know the painting I did today; it was her, and I haven’t even seen her yet.


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New paintings now on view at Summer Winter Studios. Happy hour reception Friday, September 23, 5-7pm. More info here.
November 12th, 2016 at SooVAC
December 3rd, 2016, Open Studio 20th Anniversary bash.
Ed Charbonneau and I are excited to announce the completion of a large mural at the new U.S. Bank Stadium.
More info about the mural and our other work is available here: www.charbonneauandszopinski.com.
Visit our new studio website: Rock-Nine.com


Easy DIY School Supplies Painted Pencils
It’s back to school time ya’ll! DIY marble painted pencils are a fun and easy project that the kids or teens can do to spruce up their school supplies.
We tried a few different techniques on the pencils from ombre to marbling. You’ll only need a few supplies that you can easily snag while back to school shopping.
DIY Marble Painted Pencil Supplies
- Foam paint brushes or small paint brushes We usually use the paint brushes to add paint directly on the pencils and the foam brushes for the modge podge top coat. But you can use either brushes for both paint and the topcoat.
- Modge Podge – we used the gloss finish topcoat
- Acrylic Paint – these can be found at stores like Walmart, Target, and craft stores. We used the matte finish.
- Masking tape or painter’s tape
- Dropcloth or something to cover your workspace
- Tin foil
- Paper towels
- Paper plates
- Clothespins (can be found at the dollar store, Walmart, Target etc) to clip on the eraser as a stand when the paint is drying. You could also use something like a cereal box or small shoe box to rest one end of the wet pencils on the top edge of the box so the paint can dry
Painting Your Pencils
Make sure to cover your workspace before you begin. Using masking or painter’s tape, cover over the erasers of each of the pencils.
Enlist your little helpers. If the pencils come pre-sharpened, you might want to cover the sharpened tips with tape as well.
My 6 year old daughter could have painted the entire box of pencils herself. She loved creating different patterns of her own. If they choose to paint their own designs a small paint brush might work better.
These little hands loved working with the foam brushes. You might need to let the pencil dry and add a second coat of paint if you are hand painting them.
We used paper plates we had around the house to paint on. The are great for painting craft projects because you can add the colors you want to use directly to the plate as your palette. It makes mixing colors a lot easier when creating different colors or an ombre effect.
Creating The Marbled Look
To create a marbled look we spread out a sheet of tin foil and added splatters of at least two different colors of paint.
Make sure that the “pool” of paint is as long as the pencil so when you roll the pencil it covers from the tip of the pencil to the eraser.
Use a new sheet of tin foil for each of the different color combinations.
Place the pencil down and gently roll it across your color combination to cover all of the pencil in a thin coat of paint.
Let the pencils dry. You can clip the eraser end of the pencil with a clothespin and stand up the wet pencils to dry or try leaning the erasers against a slightly raised surface like the lip of an old cookie sheet or even a small box out of the recycling. Something to rest one of the edges of the pencil to keep it slightly elevated and not sitting flat when it’s drying.
Adding The Top Coat
Once the paint is dry it’s time to add the top coat. Apply a thin layer of modge podge to each pencil and let it dry. Gently remove the masking or painter’s tape and marvel at your craftiness.
We had fun creating all of the different looks. Sharpen those beauties up and they are ready to roll.


Brand: Angela Bond Art
Details: "All American Sweetheart", This is a limited edition print of one of my pop art paintings. Angela Bond @ 2019
- This is one of my most recent Boston prints...There are several more to choose from as I have been painting dog breeds since 1998. Check them out...)
- mat size - 11" X 14" (white mat/ standard size) print size - 7" X 7"
- High quality print using professional Epson heavy weight matte paper
- Signed, titled and numbered
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MEDIUMS FOR OIL COLOUR
The purpose of a medium is to influence one or more properties of the paint and to make the paint suitable for a certain application. Examples include consistency, gloss, flow, drying time, transparency and durability of a paint film. As an underlying (lean) layer absorbs oil from a subsequent layer, a subsequent layer has to contain relatively more oil. Think of the rule, fat over lean.
WHAT IS PAINTING PASTE AND WHEN AND HOW IS THIS MEDIUM USED?
Painting paste is an unpigmented (colourless) oil paint. The medium can be mixed with oil paint in any proportion without the paint losing its colour and consistency. This allows more paint to be made from very expensive colours.
Painting paste can also be used to prevent certain colours from wrinkling on the surface when applied in thick layers. A mixture combination in the ratio 1:1 is sufficient for this.
Painting paste does not yellow and increases the durability of the paint layer. The paint becomes a little more matt and the drying time decreases a little.
DOES A MEDIUM HAVE TO BE USED WHEN PAINTING WITH OIL COLOURS?
Whether a medium is used depends on the chosen technique. With oil colours there are two possible techniques: ‘Allaprima’ and ‘layered painting’.
‘Allaprima’ means that the painting will be painted ‘wet-into-wet’. With this technique the colours are mixed not only on the palette but also on the painting itself, and the paint can be continued to be thinned with the same solvent or medium, or the paint can be used pure.
Layered painting means that the painting is made up of various layers. A subsequent layer can only be applied once the previous layer is dry enough for it to no longer dissolve. Meticulous use of the various solvents is advised in connection with the adherence of the individual layers. Through anchoring, oil colours adhere into a porous ground. If a thick layer of pure oil colour were to be allowed to dry, then this would not be porous enough for a good adherence of the next layer.
Layered painting uses a technique that is called ‘fat-over-lean’, which also can be described as flexible over less flexible. For the first layer the paint is thinned with white spirit or turpentine. Due to the thinning there is relatively little oil on the painted surface. The layer is ‘lean’.
WHAT CAUSES THE RAPID DRYING FROM A QUICK-DRYING PAINTING MEDIUM?
A normal painting medium is a mixture of (linseed) oil, solvent (white spirit and/or turpentine) and the resins dissolved in the solvent. The solvent evaporates from the paint, the resins strengthen the paint film and the oil is responsible for the drying time. Linseed oil dries chemically. The oil absorbs oxygen from the air, resulting in the molecules linking to one another in firm chains. This process takes a long time and explains why it takes oil paint so long to dry.
If we want the paint to dry more quickly then we have to add something to the paint to enable it to take up oxygen more quickly. This is done with solutions of certain metal compounds, called siccatives, that can be added directly or via a medium. A quick-drying medium therefore consists of the same ingredients as a normal medium, but with the addition of siccatives. Siccatives can also be bought pure and can cause problems if used in high concentrations. The amount in Talens Painting Medium Quick-drying 084 is safe for the durability of the painting.
Once the first layer is dry enough, the second layer is applied, thinned with Painting Medium. Talens Painting Medium consists of three components: oil, resin and white spirit. The extra added oil feeds the lean first paint layer by filling the pores that are formed by the evaporated solvent. At the same time this second layer can also adhere well to the underlying layer. The evaporation of the white spirit forms new pores which allow for the adherence of a subsequent layer. The third ingredient, resin, makes the paint layer stronger.
If we apply a third layer, we need to use a medium that is fatter still in order to feed and strengthen the underlying layers. If a painting is made of more layers, then the mentioned thinning agents can be mixed proportionately from lean to increasingly fatter.
The last layer to be applied is usually a glazing paint layer. Glazing is the application of a transparent layer of paint. No brush stroke may be seen in a glaze as the brush strokes of the underlying paint are visible. Various glazing mediums can be used, such as Talens Glazing Medium, Alkyd Medium, Venetian Turpentine and Stand Oil. These mediums are fatter than the painting medium and allow the paint to flow without showing any brush stroke.
HOW DO I USE AN ALKYD MEDIUM?
Alkyd Medium can be used as both a glazing medium and painting medium. If used as a painting medium the “fat-over-lean” technique must be used. The medium is fairly ‘fat’ and can be made leaner through the addition of white spirit or turpentine. For the last layer and for glazing techniques Alkyd Medium can be used pure. It yellows somewhat, shortens the drying time and increases the durability of the paint film. It increases the gloss of the paint a little, and decreases the brush stroke.
WHEN IS GLAZING MEDIUM USED?
Talens glazing medium is the modern replacement for traditional glazing mediums such as stand oil and Venetian turpentine. It differs in its non-yellowing paint layer. The medium increases the flow as well as the gloss of the paint, does not affect the drying time and can be thinned with white spirit or turpentine. Only to be used in the final layers.
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24280086 TALENS GLAZING MEDIUM 75ML
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24060096 TALENS PAINTING PASTE 60ML


You might have heard of milk paint for furniture, but milk paint for walls or plaster? You can definitely use it. If you’d like a soft, velvety, unusual look on your walls, consider milk paint.
In this video I’ll show you how to paint walls with milk paint. If you’d rather read, I’ve written it all out just below the video. Thanks so much for watching or reading.
What Is Milk Paint?
Milk paint is one of the, if not the oldest way of making paint known to man. Casein is a milk protein and that’s what’s in there that makes the paint bind to things. Lime makes it strong. It actually gets harder as it ages. And then pigments give it beautiful colors.
The first paintings ever, on those cave walls, were painted with milk paint. When they opened King Tutankhamen’s tomb in Egypt, all of the paintings were done in milk paint, and the colors were still vibrant.
You can find this and more fascinating details about milk paint at the Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company’s website.
In recent years it’s gotten prominent with a lot of DIY bloggers as a way to paint and distress furniture to make it look antique. But it has a lot it has other applications, as well.
Why Use Milk Paint?
When we were thinking about what to do with this room, I was really intrigued as to how it might work on the walls, because underneath all of this gnarly old wallpaper, the walls were old lime plaster, and they had never been painted. I had read that – and I know, from using milk paint, that it sinks into raw wood. It – it behaves like a stain.
And I had read somewhere, too, that because it’s got limestone in it, over time it gets harder. It’s almost like stone. So instead of just sitting on top of whatever you’ve painted, it like really becomes part of the wall.
An added benefit is that the paint is breathable – since there’s no synthetic barrier of plastic, any moisture that gets into the wall can evaporate through the milk paint instead of getting stuck behind synthetic paint and causing mold.
I thought that sounded really cool, and also our house is quite old, and so it is conceivable that they might have used milk paint in here somewhere and it would be in that way historically accurate.
Do You Need a Special Kind of Milk Paint?
What I did was, I researched different kinds of milk paint, and I found that the Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company actually makes a special finish. They call it their Farmhouse Finishes. It’s actually specially formulated for walls, which means that you don’t have to worry about it flaking off the way that traditional milk paint can. It doesn’t always adhere that great to everything.
They’ve done something with this farmhouse finishes so you don’t have to add the extra bond that you would add to traditional milk paint to make sure it stuck to everything, if you didn’t want the chippy look.
Does Milk Paint Need to Be Sealed?
The Old Fashioned Milk Paint Company recommends sealing milk paint on the walls if they’re in a kitchen or bathroom, or somewhere where they will be touched a lot.
If you want to, the company sells something called Safe Bond Acriglaze, a clear coat that you can paint over your milk painted walls. It will make them easier to wash and less likely to get dirty. You could also seal the walls with hemp oil.
The Farmhouse Finishes line is already formulated so you don’t have to do that. I went ahead and I ordered two gallons of this stuff. It comes in a powder form, and it costs $65.75 for a gallon of the farmhouse finishes paint. It comes in in a box. It comes in a powdered form. A gallon covers 288 square feet, according to the box. A quart covers 72 square feet.
What Are the Advantages of Milk Paint?
Another great reason to use milk paint, and this Farmhouse Finishes formula, according to the spec sheets on their website it’s the same as regular milk paint. It’s biodegradable; it’s totally VOC and HAP free, so it has no odor.
When you put it on, it it kind of smells a little bit milky, but then once it’s dry, there’s no smell at all. The milky smell is really kind of cool, just a very natural smell.
If you’re concerned about painting while you’re pregnant, or you just don’t want to breathe in icky paint fumes, this is a great option.
Another advantage is that, as long as you haven’t mixed your milk paint powder, you can store it indefinitely without worrying it will go bad. Once you have mixed it, however, you need to use it within a few days because since it doesn’t have any preservatives in it it will get stinky.
Is Milk Paint Environmentally Friendly?
Milk paint is biodegrabable and is made of only basic ingredients easily found in nature.
What makes milk paint a nontoxic alternative?
I don’t think you should eat it, but milk paint doesn’t have any solvents or preservatives like other paints do. That’s why it’s VOC and HAP free, and nontoxic.
What is the Difference Between Milk Paint and Regular Paint?
Milk paint comes in a powder form and needs to be mixed with an equal part of water.
When I got the two gallons of milk paint powder, I emptied them into this clean plastic container just in case the dye lots were slightly different. I mixed all of the dry pigment together.
The Old-Fashioned Milk Paint Company has a lot of colors. These are all available in their regular milk paint, or also in their Farmhouse Finishes, if you’re interested in the walls. I am going to use this color Federal Blue on my walls. I think the Providence color and the Summer Cottage color are also really beautiful.
The company was founded in the 1970s by Charles Thibeau. He wanted to recreate the formula of the type of paint people would have used in colonial times. He was inspired by the colors he saw at Colonial Williamsburg and a couple other of those old historic villages on the East Coast.
These are all colors that are pulled from actual historic villages, and they’re colors that people would have been using back in the day.
How Do You Mix Milk Paint?
If you’re considering using milk paint on any walls in your home, I hope this video helps you make a decision about whether it would be a the right fit for you. Let’s get started.
Measuring cup here. Four and a half cups, 36 ounces is what it holds. I’m gonna scoop that out and I’m gonna take it and I’m gonna put it in this bucket. And then I’m gonna go fill this up with water.
I’ve got my pigment in the bucket. It’s a color called Federal Blue. And here is my equal parts of water. I’m just – I’m going to pour that in. I’m going to stir it around with a paint stir stick.
With milk paint you can tend to get these little clumps. It – it’s hard to get out every single little clump, kind of like pancake batter. Sometimes you get these, like, you know, you see how those dry clumps are.
It’s going – it would take forever to to sit here and do that with the stir stick. I have this old immersion blender. So I’m going to use – I’m going to turn this into my paint mixer just because it’s lightweight and that way I don’t have to get out the drill bit and all the rest of that.
I have mixed up this blue Farmhouse Finishes Milk Paint Federal Blue in a ratio of one part water to one part paint. I used this beat up old immersion blender, and now I’m gonna get started painting the wall.
How Do You Apply Milk Paint?
This paint is really watery and splatters a lot, as you see. I’ve already got it all over my face and hands. I am actually a very neat painter with latex. It’s got a thin consistency and handles totally differently from regular paint.
It’s tricky to keep it off the baseboards so I have been keeping a damp cloth or baby wipes handy so I can wipe it off right away. I don’t want to tape my baseboards because I hate taping. I think that taping gives you a false sense of security, because paint can always get, like, underneath the tape. Then you take the tape off and you have these nasty surprises. So I’d rather just see what I’m doing.
You know, I just cut in just like I would with regular paint, but I start up here because it does tend to drip down. See, and right there I’ve got a splash already. But I just wiped it up with my rag and then I just keep on.
Okay, and then once I’ve cut in, I’ll take this block brush, and you definitely want to – I’ve just – I’ve been pressing it against the sides of the bucket to get as much water off as I can. I hold it like this, and I just go every which way, and you can see it covers really quickly and it’s actually quite a bit of fun.
To edge in with the milk paint I just used a regular angled trim brush. But then I did not want to roll the paint, because it is so watery and splotchy. So what I did was, I bought this bristle brush from amazon. I can’t remember offhand exactly the brand. It is I think called a block brush, and it’s about six inches wide and maybe an inch and a half thick.
And I just used this to cover the walls, and it’s actually great fun and it goes really quickly. You can see how drippy the paint is, but you can catch your drips better and easier than with a roller and you just go in every which direction and you can see it goes really quickly. Honestly I think it goes just as fast, if not faster than a roller would.
I’m going to show you my technique with this brush just up close. And then let me show you, since I wasn’t paying very much attention – I wasn’t being as careful because I was trying to film it, look what happened. This is definitely a drawback to this paint. It’s much easier to control for that happening, or not happening, with latex, but I’ve just been wiping it off and I do – I am going to paint the trim last.
Usually I paint it first, but because of how messy this paint is, I decided to do the walls first. And then again here, um, as you’re painting, just be very mindful that you’re gonna have drips and be mindful to catch them before they start dripping down.
How Many Coats of Milk Paint Will You Need?
This is what the walls are looking like after one coat of milk paint. Obviously they need another coat, but the coverage is pretty good.
And then over here this wall with the two lights on it, and you can see, compare the – contrast. This wall is done. It has two coats already. You can see there’s variegation in the color. Slubs and marks up close. And it’s just sunk into the wall like a stain.
And then here’s by contrast one coat over there. One coat on the chimney breast and two coats on the wall over there to its left.
Here is what the room looks like with two coats of Farmhouse Finishes from Old-Fashioned Milk Paint
Federal Blue. This is two coats all the way around.
Is It A Good Idea To Use Milk Paint On Walls?
The milk paint finish has got a lot of texture both from being brushed on, and the fact that the plaster underneath is rough. It’s gone on like I hoped it would. It’s, like, really sunk into the plaster instead of just sitting on top the way a latex would. I had been thinking of perhaps sealing it with hemp oil to bring out the richness and luster of the blue, but I think, actually, I’m happy with it as is.
As I said in a previous video, these plaster walls are rough; they needed a lot of repair, and we did not make them perfectly smooth, but I think that the sort of natural and raw quality of the paint enhances the rough walls and it works, it works. I like it; I’m pleased with it. There’s a little spot here where I’m gonna have to sand because there’s some drip marks. But, you know, that happens even with latex paint at times.
I do like the fact that it’s a little mottled looking. I did put on two coats and it’s not uniform; there’s a mottled appearance to it. It’s streaky, chalky, and in places looks like two different colors. The painted wall has a matte finish that is far and away more interesting and old fashioned looking than flat latex paint.
If you’re interested in this kind of natural look for your walls, I would say, go for it. If you have previously painted walls, milk paint in this Farmhouse Finishes formulation should work just fine, with no concerns about peeling. In fact, Farmhouse Finishes is especially formulated for these types of surfaces.
If you want the paint to behave even more like a latex paint, you can add Extra Bond, the bonding agent Old Fashioned Milk Paint sells. According to their website, it makes the paint more flexible and less prone to cracking.
If you have a porous surface, like a bare plaster wall or newly applied joint compound, the paint will work very, very well and really sink into the surface. In fact, traditional milk paint would also work very well. I chose the Farmhouse Finishes just to be extra cautious. I didn’t want any peeling or cracking on the walls.
Once you’re finished painting, Old Fashioned Milk Paint recommends sealing the paint with their Safecoat Acriglaze to protect against stains, dirt, and marks. This topcoat also increases washability. I haven’t done this, and I’m not sure I will. If I had painted a kitchen or bathroom, I definitely would, but I’m not sure if it will be necessary in my boys room.
It’s a little harder to handle than just a latex paint, and you have to mix it up and you definitely want to mix it up with something like a paint mixer on a drill or a little immersion blender, because it does tend to clump and you don’t want that. But i it’s not that much harder to use. I say that if you like the look, or you have your heart set on a particular color, then go for it. I like it very much as a wall paint, and I would use it again.
Other Natural, Breathable Paints
If you want to keep looking at other kinds of natural paint, breathable stains and paints, Limeworks.us carries lime wash in powdered form. From what I understand it handles very similarly to milk paint. The one difference is because of the nature of lime, the colors are all very pale pastels or earth tones, so if you have your heart set on a bright color, limewash won’t work.
Pure and Original offers a fresco lime paint in a traditional paint bucket, ready mixed, that you apply over their special primer. It works on any surface.
JH Wall Paints is a newer paint company out of California that also does a lime paint in a gallon bucket. The picture on their website are stunning. I think they even say you can get a Venetian plaster look with their paint. Again, the colors are all pretty pale, but the velvety texture and slubs and variations are like what you can get with milk paint.
I think if you’re’ looking at price, buying the milk paint in powder form or the lime wash in powder form is going to be a lot cheaper than buying gallons of ready mixed lime paint.
These paints offer a unique look you won’t see elsewhere. They’ve go the added benefits of being historic, low or no VOCs, and breathable. A fun, interesting alternative to standard latex paints.


Dennis Farris has painted all over the western United States, but he had never painted Montana. When he finally came to Glacier National Park to paint, he found his inspiration.
Professional artist Dennis Farris experiences the local hospitality of surrounding communities.
He starts exploring Glacier National Park to find inspiration for his next painting.
He plans his adventure hoping to find his inspiration in the mountains.
He found his spot. Now, it’s time to capture the majesty of Glacier National Park on the canvas.
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He returns to his cabin to paint his last brushstrokes.
Dennis takes one more drive through the park on the iconic Going-to-the-Sun road.
Dennis dreams about his next trip. The opportunities are endless.


- Earth & Mineral Pigments
- Corn starch
Step 1: Earth & Mineral Pigment
Scoop one tablespoon of Earth & Mineral Pigment into a small container.
Step 2: Corn Starch & Water
Add one tablespoon of cornstarch to container with the pigment. Then add six tablespoons of water to your mixture and stir well.
Step 3: Paint away!
Find a nice spot outside to paint. We used the children’s Natural Paint Brushes to paint with, but feel free to experiment with a variety of painting tools for different effects.
More of a visual learner? Check out our video tutorial!


Wesley Tongson: The Journey, curated by renowned Asian art scholar and curator Catherine Maudsley, features approximately 23 works from the Tongson Family’s collection, some never before exhibited.
Trained in traditional ink painting, Tongson began to explore and teach himself splash ink painting, a technique that relies on the chance interplay of water and ink on rice paper. His artistic practice increasingly focused on non-brush techniques, including ink rubbing and marbling, and ultimately, in his later years, when he had retreated from the art world and was primarily working in solitude, he abandoned the brush altogether, working with just his hands, fingers, and fingernails.
“While not unprecedented, finger painting in ink is rare and involves considerable skill to do well, especially on the scale at which Tongson was working, some pieces as large as 8 feet,” says Maudsley. “Full of sweeping, energetic lines and dots, Tongson’s ability to maintain momentum and cohesiveness over a large-size surface is outstanding.”
Considered major achievements in the field, Tongson’s paintings have now been collected by the Hong Kong Museum of Art and are held in many private collections internationally. This will be the first U.S. showing of several of the mature finger-painted works.
Together with notable examples of his earlier paintings, the pieces on display reveal Tongson’s journey to master and then transcend not only the various techniques of ink painting, but the conventions of landscape painting as well. Throughout his career, Tongson considered landscape painting to be the most difficult and highest accomplishment of Chinese art, and devoted most of his energies to the form, in particular mountainscapes. Several of the works included in the exhibition highlight his uncanny ability to convey vast mountain ranges, floating clouds, and rising mist with the simple, luminous washes of color in his splashed ink paintings or in the spontaneous, rock-like textures of his marbled works. In the 1990s, he began to refer to his pieces as Mountains of Heaven Zen paintings and, in his later years, signed them with the sobriquet “Mountain Taoist.”
Tongson was diagnosed with schizophrenia at the age of 15, a condition that, together with a fervent commitment to Zen philosophy, shaped his singular artistic vision and life. Transcending the bounds of landscape painting was akin to transcending oneself. He wrote, probably around 2004, “All these years, I have never stopped creating, working every day and dedicating myself to the arts and study of Zen so I can create landscapes from a pure, unified state of mind. ‘Flowing from a world beyond’ best describes the origin of my landscape and Zen paintings.”
The exhibition also includes several examples of Tongson’s paintings of plum blossoms, pines, and other botanical studies, as well as calligraphy, an art form in which he was also highly skilled.


These paint color trends will inspire homeowners and interior designers alike when refreshing home interiors this year
— Crescencia Nga Che
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Every year globally renowned color expert, Pantone Color Institute, and interior paint brands define the colour trends that will influence the design world in home and interiors, fashion and retail. With that in mind, By Crescence founder, Crescencia Nga Che, takes a look at the top interior paint color trends for 2024, as predicted by industry experts.
The first paint trend for 2024 is blue shades. Blue paint colors of all hues and tones are making a comeback, as we see homeowners continuing to focus on their health and well-being post-pandemic channeled through meditative and serene blues. Sherwin-Williams Colour of the Year 2024, Upward, is a light, blissful soft blue with silver undertones that invites people to slow down, clear their mind, and reconnect with themselves. Stardew and Misty, both by Sherwin-Williams are other popular calming blues with soft gray undertones that are gaining homeowners’ attention at the moment.
We will also see the blue trend translated into more playful and vivid hues that promote positivity, inspiration, growth and a little bit of adventure. Benjamin Moore Colour of the Year 2024, Blue Nova, is a distinctive medium blue shade with a unique balance of warm and cool undertones that is evocative of such spirit. This can be a great colour for a feature wall or to create accents in a room.
The second paint color trend that is gaining momentum in 2024 is dark and moody shades. This trend focuses on dark, rich colors, from deep blacks, dark forest greens, to deep chocolate browns. Some interesting paint shades that embody this trend include Regent Green by Benjamin Moore, a deep pine green that verges on black, Bears Cracked Pepper from Sherwin-Williams, a deep almost black charcoal color that feels both dramatic and organic. Ironside by Dutch Boy, a deep olive that is grounding but also statement making, and Seal Skin by Sherwin-Williams, a deep brown with muted undertones, are two additional paint trends that encapsulate the dark and moody shades trend.
As the third paint trend for 2024, warm neutrals and soft pastels continue to remain prominent in home interiors. They add warmth and make a space feel brighter and larger. Glidden 2024 Color of the Year, Limitless, a warm creamy champagne shade in beige neutral, Honeybee from Benjamin Moore, a sweet and versatile soft yellow, and Eathen Jug by Sherwin-Williams, an earthy shade that lends itself well to optimistic layered spaces, are some of the prominent paint shades that epitomise the warm neutrals and soft pastels trend.
The fourth paint trend that is emerging is soft and radiant reds. The momentum around this gained ground when a few prestigious fashion brands started showcasing vibrant reds on runaways, as Pantone announced Peach Fuzz as its 2024 Color of the Year. This is a light and delicate shade that sits between orange and pink and autumnal shades. Paint brand Dulux Color of the Year 2024, Sweet Embrace, a soft blossom pink with hints of grey, draws inspiration from this trend. In the radiant reds trend are Benjamin Moore’s paint color Topaz, a warm earthy terracotta color, and Teacup Rose, a pinky coral pastel that is quaint and cherry. Sherwin-Williams’ Pimon paint shade, a warm and sunny orangey peach, together with Fire Weed, a warm red with rusty undertones, are two more paint shades worth considering.
Rounding out these 2024 paint trends is the fifth trend, mindful modern. This trend is all about calming colors that promote restful restorative spaces by using soft, nuanced shades. As great alternatives to neutrals, Farrow & Ball 2024 clay tones such as Jitney, Stirabout, Oxford Stone, and Tanner’s Brown, courtesy of their earthy, pale gray shades, will help create reassuring and balanced interiors. Canvas Tan by Sherwin-Williams and Balboa Mist by Benjamin Moore, with their soft gray tones, are great starting points for a home paint palette that includes other mindful colors like warm neutrals and timeless whites.
As we look towards the year ahead in the design world, these top interior paint colors for 2024 will hopefully inspire and elevate many living spaces.


If you have never painted a room before… bravo to you! But there may come a time when you need to paint and knowing where to begin is essential in producing a good quality product that will leave you feeling accomplished.
To begin, you must prepare your walls. This means filling in any holes, removing any peeling paint, and priming. Use a good quality spackling compound that you can pick up from your local home goods store to fill in any nail holes. Let the spackle dry and then give it a good sanding to get the wall surface nice and smooth. If you have any peeling paint you need to use a scraper to remove it and then you can sand down the wall to even out the surface. Finally, you must prime. There are paints available that have primer in them but they are often thick and you will need to do two coats anyway. If you are going to use a dark color you can purchase a tinted primer. Either way, primer evens out the surface of the wall giving you a nice crisp starting point and allows the true color of the paint to show. Primer gives the paint a clean surface to adhere giving you better coverage and even distribution, making your painted surface look its best.
Before beginning to paint, put down a dropcloth to cover your floors. Drips and splatters are inevitable so it’s better to protect your floor instead of trying to clean up later. Use painter’s tape to tape off the room. This is especially important around moldings and door knobs. You should also remove faceplates from switches and outlets so you get a nice even finish around them when you put them back on. When cutting in use an angled brush and take your time. A smooth cut in line will make all the difference when you are finished.
Use a roller when applying the paint. Rollers are usually labeled as to what type of surface they are best suited for, so choose the one that corresponds with the surface you are painting. Using a roller will also expedite painting and eliminate lines. Make sure when painting you use a v-technique and overlap as you paint so you do not get lines between sections. You can find tutorials on how to paint on the DIY Network website as well.
Anytime you are starting a painting project, make sure you have all of your supplies before you begin. You don’t want to get started and need to stop to run to the store… this is how unfinished projects happen! Also, make sure you prepare your surface so you give your paint job the best possible application. You can also consult your local hardware store for help. Paint pros there and at paint stores can assist you in choosing the correct products for your job.


Artist Antonia A. Perez will teach a weekly class in drawing and watercolor painting for seniors. Each session, students will create one or more drawings or paintings. Learn how to use a variety of drawing materials and watercolor painting technique. The program will culminate in an exhibition of work selected by the participants.
No experience necessary. All materials provided free of charge.
Upcoming dates for this continuing class: May 12, 2pm; May 19, 2pm; May 26, 1pm.


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