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Graphite: what is it? It isn’t lower back pain
2020-03-18 22:48:50 UTCLike activated almonds served on a bed of brown rice, my blog topics arise organically. Occasionally there’s a rhyme and reason to what I write about, other times, I divulge absurdities that are best left for a therapist. Today I bring you both rhyme and reason. Somebody recently told me…
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How to be a professional artist - the day I became a selfie star
2020-02-12 02:59:38 UTCI thought I’d amuse myself and share my latest art studio escapades Having only recently moved into this house, my studio is still looking a little barren. I don’t have use for easels, drop cloths, trestle tables, racks of canvases and the like, so everything is fairly minimal and compact.…
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Artwork feature: When is a Roman soldier not a Roman soldier?
2020-02-05 23:42:31 UTCHere is my piece ‘Do you have change for a denarius?’ What would you say is depicted here? Roman centurions or Roman Legionnaires ‘Do you have change for a denarius?’ by Candace Slager Surprisingly, it’s neither of those. The secret lies in which century you live. These are actually fake…
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7 Tips for looking after your artwork
2020-01-16 22:00:00 UTCAs a fair skinned gal living in a part of Australia where it is hot and humid, with most days reaching a UV index of 13 (Extreme), I can appreciate good weather protection. I wear SPF50 sunscreen 363 days, and a light jacket the other two. Artwork is an investment…
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“How do you do that?”
2020-01-09 22:00:00 UTC“How do you do that?”. Sometimes people ask me this when they see my drawings. I have no doubt they are being complimentary and see something great in what I do. My response? I shrug and say “Thanks. I don’t know. I just kind of…do it”. Yep. Real helpful I…