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This week I am showing you all the things I am doing in the studio. I am starting a new painting and making hard choices about style and color, then we prepare the canvas for painting and we get to work on painting. This one I decided to make with no words just a peaceful visit into my studio this week.
In this video, I walk you through my complete step-by-step process for preparing and shipping an original oil painting internationally — from my studio to its new home.
You'll learn how I:
Photograph my artwork using an iPhone
Color correct images for print and digital use
Apply a final non-toxic cold wax varnish
Frame the artwork and secure the backing
Wire and crimp for professional hanging
Work with an international shipping broker
Prepare a thoughtful certificate of authenticity
Add a marketing touch with a personal note and packaging details
Whether you're an artist shipping your first piece or curious about what goes into preparing fine art for a collector, this video is full of tips and insights from my own experience.
I am taking you step by step on how to build a self-sustaining terrarium which is almost care free. I will show you how to forage for moss, how to store your moss, and then how to build it. I use plant light bulbs in my terrarium lamps which means they can survive anywhere all you need is a plug. I will teach you the secret to gaining a balance ecosphere where your terrarium will thrive and not need any attention except admiration. I am also sharing my simple no fuss cloche terrariums which are the perfect green accessory to any room in your house.
Doing the workshop this weekend I realized the true magic happens when you interact with your students and give them feedback about how they can improve and to see the growth and the ah ha moments from them was truly gratifying.
This week I am bringing in new inspiration into the studio. I am revamping my wall of inspiration and add some inspiration photos from John Singer Sargent one of my favorite painters. I am sharing with you my very raw and unscripted thoughts on my break though I had this week while painting Amanda this week's backward beauty. I am still processing everything that happened and I will share more in upcoming videos about how this one painting changed me. If you need some new inspiration into you space or art practice I encourage you to study someone you know or someone new to you and find out about there creative process and let their journey inspire you to think differently and most of all give yourself the permission to look at your work with fresh eyes. Please leave me a comment if you have any painters or artists that inspire you and that I should check out. Until next week I am wishing you find serenity thru creativity.