artstr

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Apr 6, 2024

After a bit of experimenting, I…

After a bit of experimenting, I…

After a bit of experimenting, I now have a template (3 really) for some of the flowers. Going to figure out how I want a profile flower to look, then start cutting into

Apr 6, 2024

This Archie…. and the sketch I…

This Archie…. and the sketch I…

This Archie…. and the sketch I considered abandoning. But I finished it because this is a sketchbook to be full of drawings and attempts and “mistakes” that aren’t mistakes and stuff I

Apr 6, 2024

I’ve adapted the 2024 Bitcoin…

I’ve adapted the 2024 Bitcoin…

I’ve adapted the 2024 Bitcoin Halving design I did for @Garrett Half Marathon event and put it up in my Threadless shop so you can now get it on tshirts, mugs, notebooks,

Apr 4, 2024

I’ve needed something to help…

I’ve needed something to help…

I’ve needed something to help me see clearly since I was a kid. The improvement in frames and lenses (especially the weight) over the past three decades has been wonderful. This has

Apr 4, 2024

After seeing how well the painted…

After seeing how well the painted…

After seeing how well the painted tissue paper hat and gloves turned out (and how poorly the painted stems turned out (twice)), I’m painting more tissue paper and will use that technique

Apr 3, 2024

Patio chair. Being able to just…

Patio chair. Being able to just…

Patio chair. Being able to just sit and not be at the mercy of others’ priorities is a true luxury; one I am grateful for every day. Daily drawing in a 4” x

Apr 3, 2024

Hat is done. Now waiting for…

Hat is done. Now waiting for…

Hat is done. Now waiting for glue to dry on the garden gloves. Hat and gloves are paint and ink drenched tissue paper glued to copy paper. The hat lines were drawn with

Apr 2, 2024

My mom did cane-based stained…

My mom did cane-based stained…

My mom did cane-based stained glass for many years. Several windows in the house I grew up in were her pieces. Later on, she would go to garage sales and thrift store

Mar 31, 2024

While waiting for paint to dry…

While waiting for paint to dry…

While waiting for paint to dry (literally), I made badges* for @Garrett Halving Half Marathon. There’s a half and an honorary image. They’re designed for 2.5” x 3” business card

Mar 30, 2024

Yes and no. Yes, because somehow…

Yes and no. Yes, because somehow a small page helps me know it’s just a practice drawing instead of something I’d “finish”. No, because there’s not a lot of room

Mar 30, 2024

Been rather dismal at keeping a…

Been rather dismal at keeping a…

Been rather dismal at keeping a daily drawing habit. So decided to go small and try again. This is a 4” x 4” sketchbook. This is the first of many daily sketches. #art

Mar 28, 2024

Birthday All Week: Thursday - bought some…

Birthday All Week: Thursday - bought some…

Birthday All Week: Thursday - bought some jewelry tools and parts to adjust a necklace, found more 10 year old files for upcoming artist collaboration project, and became Purple. #birthday #birthdayallweek #artstr #damus #purple

Mar 28, 2024

Current state of the art board.…

Current state of the art board.…

Current state of the art board. Once this layer dries, I’ll work on the door frame and glass, which will just be a darkish gray to provide contrast with the flowers. Second

Mar 26, 2024

Birthday All Week: Monday - hit up…

Birthday All Week: Monday - hit up…

Birthday All Week: Monday - hit up 2 different quilt stores looking for fabric to use in the artist collaboration I mentioned a few days ago. Found a “layer cake” - the 10” x 10”

Mar 25, 2024

Acrylic paint brushed on and a…

Acrylic paint brushed on and a…

Acrylic paint brushed on and a bit sponged off. One of many layers. Have to be sure to let each layer thoroughly dry, or I can mess up something I like [voice of