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How I prepare for The Paint Box…

So I read Roberta Cohen’s blog post about how she prepares for her show and I was amazed (and a tad bit jealous). I in no way throw my show together at 11am but I am not that organized. I do layout and try to plan what I do but with the Booga it is … Continue reading →

My Pasty (Pass–tee) Recipe

According to Wikipedia –Pronounced: Pass – Tee “The origins of the pasty are largely unknown, although it is generally accepted that the modern form of the pasty originated in Cornwall. Tradition claims that the pasty was originally made as lunch (‘croust’ or ‘crib’ in the Cornish language) for Cornish tin miners who were unable to … Continue reading →

Homemade Casting Stuff Test Pieces… Pictures

I spent the weekend working with the casting stuff. It made me realize I am too damn impatient for casting stuff and I need to expedite the process somehow. I am going to try Borax I am not sure if it will work but it is worth a try. The things I have learned in … Continue reading →

Mad Scientist Mode… Homemade Plaster Casting Stuff

Every now and then I get into mad scientist mode (insert evil laugh here). I have officially entered Mad Scientist Mode. It started with the Homemade Paper Clay, Homemade Glimmer Mist, the Stamp Pads, the Gesso, I have moved onto alcohol inks (I plan on trying tomorrow) and now plaster casting stuff.I’m not sure why … Continue reading →

My Homemade Gesso Recipe

I love Gesso and usually have Gesso (lots of Gesso) around but for some reason I have depleted my back log of Gesso and found myself in quite a bind. I need Gesso but Gesso is really expensive but a necessary expense in the art world. I have been out of gesso for a while … Continue reading →

Watercolor Basics: Help, I Don’t Have…

Since my first Web TV show last Thursday I have gotten several emails saying, “I think it is great that you are painting with cheap watercolors but I don’t want to or I can’t buy anything new (I completely understand both sides of that statement). Is there anything I can use? I have craft paint, … Continue reading →

Watercolor Basics: Even Wash (from The Paint Box)

I have been waiting for almost a week now to do a show summary from the premiere episode of The Paint Box. I wanted to watch it and then type something out but for some reason the powers that be do not want me or anyone else to see this. Linqto has been trying to … Continue reading →

Wordless Wednesdays

The Booga and Todd My daughter and her “new” B.F.F. Todd My daughter is so proud of this picture, I think she was in shock I let her use the camera. Yes, it is the only photo of the two of us from this trip but I like it even though half my face is … Continue reading →

Cheeseburger Mac–Tasty Tuesday!

A couple years ago I was looking for an easy yummy dinner and we didn’t have a ton of food in the house. I was on a mission I had 3 frozen burgers a can of Cream of Cheddar (because I bought the wrong one) and some elbow noodles. One the back of the Campbell’s … Continue reading →

In the Zone with Cyn and Robi–9pm EST TONIGHT!

Looking for somewhere to be creative, chat, share, relax and (or) laugh? Come and watch In the Zone with Cynthia Gagen and Robert Cohen. Grab your favorite beverage and yes bunny slippers are acceptable and watch the ladies share some awesome projects!