Ripples

'Ripples'

Mixed Media on Paper. 8 x 10 inches.

Inspired by the interesting water movements seen in the Chicago Lakefront this week. Relive the playfulness of throwing pebbles on the water and seeing the ripples it make.

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DIY Paper Luminaries Tutorial

Finally, here it is!

My long overdue tutorial on how to make your own Paper Luminaries.

Materials:  

plain paper lantern (battery operated, for portability)

colored tissue paper (used ones will do)

round disk template (I used a CD cover)

scissors

permanent double sided tape (or glue gun if you prefer).

I like the tape, less messy and safe for little fingers (for little ones).

Step 1:

Using your round disk template, trace and cut circles from the paper tissues.

Short-cut Tip:

Fold the papers together for multiple cut-outs.

Step 2:

Fold each circle in half then glue or tape the middle in the paper lantern randomly.

Step 3:

Keep going until all circles are folded and taped/ glued to the lantern.

 Here, I'm halfway through.

Step 5:

Turn it on (make sure your batteries are new) and admire your luminary.

Step 6:

Make some more!  And have fun. 

Paper Garland

If you have stash of paper piling up and wondering what to use it for, here's an idea. Make paper garlands. So easy to make. Punch holes or shapes, then sew the thread to connect each using your sewing machine.

Our toddler enjoyed helping in both punching the holes and handing the paper to me for sewing. Not only was it delightful to see these delicate garlands adorn our windows, but seeing the delight in my boy's eyes from doing such a simple project was priceless.

We used regular copy paper and sewn two together. If you use scrapbook paper or construction paper, one each will be enough. These will be perfect as party decorations or just to bring cheers to any space. Mix different colored papers for a bright palette.

Hope you like it! If you happen to recreate this project, share the photos. I'd love to see it.

Birds of Paradise - New Work

The Making of a Painting

From top to bottom, left to right (please click photo to zoom):  

-  Value Study (HB pencil)

-  Color Study (colored pencils)

-  Color Sketch (watercolor pencils)

-  Color Sketch (watercolor pencils)

-  The Palette (new refined Holbein watercolors and pure sable brushes)

-  First Washes and Underpainting

-  Painting, Final Phase

-  Finished Painting

Birds of Paradise

Watercolor on Canvas, 16 x 20. SOLD.

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