More Pebeo Hand Painted Earrings

These 3” pretties are just the Rx I needed to let my mind float away to another galaxy with soothing organic patterns.

Cosmic Galaxy Earrings

These earrings are made using the same paint I’ve done on mugs previously. On a whim, I tried it one day, and the effects have been addicting. So far, enjoying the discoveries each piece brings me!

How I Stretch Canvas

A series of pictures showing how I put together stretcher bars and stretch my own canvas. My favorite part is at the end of the process when I soak the stretched canvas with water from my outside well spigot. The water gives the canvas a nice final stretch. I love doing my own canvases for oil painting, especially with larger pieces. I buy pre-cut stretcher bars from an online company, and they also offer wood supports that criss-cross the frame. Putting together my own stretcher bars gives better protection against warping, and I always have peace of mind that my painting bones are solidly constructed.

Canvas stretcher bars: https://www.stretcherbarwarehouse.com/best-canvas-stretcher-bar-p/1-1-4-stretcher-bars.htm

Canvas: Right now since I don’t go through a lot, I buy large pre-gessoed rolls from the local Hobby Lobby. Be sure to use your 40% coupon on the app!