Author Archives: Andrea
New Site is Up at Collage Art Emporium
In any case, Collage Art Emporium is a division of Engrave Today, since its primary products are created with my laser engraver. Continue reading
To add to the video…
Andrea’s Oasis There was a bit more narration of the tour that was not included, and I wanted to show more of my products, but my producer and director and upload limits confined me a bit. For instance, I have … Continue reading
January’s resolutions. Really.
I will use the Acryl-a-Miser the way it’s supposed to be used, and not have 15 different palettes and jars and containers all over the place “in case I might need them later.”
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Christmas reminds me
My favorite Christmas gifts as a child were pens and paper or colorbooks with a new set of sharp crayons. Those things still please me, but not so much today. There are unfortunately some teachers who should never be allowed … Continue reading
Mixed Media Experiments
I am only now attempting to add collage to my paintings, although it has happened “accidentally” in the past. I have all the proper accoutrements… it’s just that I have never seen it as an art form as I do … Continue reading
Winding up the summer
I am getting ready to go out of town for awhile, and have a few pieces to finish before I go for the show in October. I will be the featured artist at Art to Go, I-30 and Broadway, and … Continue reading
Interactive Acrylic Paint
Some time back I purchased some Atelier Interactive Acrylic — sounded like a good product, you could work with it longer. Well, it turns out that I didn’t interact with it quite enough. Started to use it, and it was … Continue reading
Photographing Your Art
Your paintings should be photographed in natural light, always with a camera on a tripod. Do your photography before your paintings are framed, so as not to detract from your art! Check here often for other little tips and tricks. … Continue reading
Painting in a Heat Wave
There has been a real incentive to stay with my usual hot colors this summer! With temperatures topping at 109 here in Dallas, the cool studio has been not only an oasis, but a reminder that not everybody is so … Continue reading
Cheap Tricks
Dollar stores are great places to find plastic plates to use for throw-away palettes! I bought several packages of (8) 6″ plates, which I use for acrylic colors. If you cannot peel the paint off when it is dry, just … Continue reading
