No Mail Posts 7-10-2022 to 7-23-2022

When I was transferring files from Patreon to Ghost, did not want to fill up peoples inbox, wanted a complete record... I had all sorts of reasons for not emailing but it resulted in things being hidden.

Miniatures - rbcdartThese are mostly art cards, 2.5 x 3.5 inches, some other pieces around that size range. Below 4x6 anyway. Fred Marinello got me into doing these. Very easy to store and show. I am no longer trading but willing to sell...rbcdart Took this picture in

Nod to Japanese anime with the white glasses…

This one reached the point of no return. I peeled the underprint and all the work done on top leaving a wonderful damaged paper surface to work on.

I think I ended up hiding the nipples, ah well, these things just happen sometimes.

Love this couple and how they look at each other. 4x4″ on primed panel, archival acrylics, micron pens, white gel-pen, underprint on 300 lb Hot Press Natural (Epson). 1 coat final varnish front, sides, and back, Liquitex Gloss Varnish.

Ended up sandpapering off the two calves and feet. Seemed to balance the piece. Fun to shoot and work on. 4x4″ on primed panel, archival acrylics, micron pens, white gel-pen, underprint on 300 lb Hot Press Natural (Epson). 1 coat final varnish front, sides, and back, Liquitex Gloss Varnish.

Maria and I developed the idea, gave it a try in Hillcrest and then put it up at Art of Pride 2022. People wrote notes, took pennys, and then posted on the tree. Money (and notes) flowed on and off the tree for two days leaving about $25 extra.