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New Packets

You will find these new packets in the Shop. Please take a moment to browse. More new packets will be added shortly, so please check back.

It has been a difficult year for me creatively. I was painting in oils before I became aware of the decorative painting field. When I started decorative painting we were painting with oil paint. When the acrylic paints came on the market I began using Delta Ceramcoat paint. In fact the first Delta paint I used came in little screw cap jars from the ceramic studio. As many of you know, I have been a diehard Delta paint fan since I started acrylic painting in the 1970's. I have written articles and special color theory booklets for Delta.

I have always considered myself a teacher first. I like my paintings to look real and it is difficult to paint realistically in acrylics. When ever I began the creative process the first question I always asked myself was "how will I paint this design to teach?" Many times I have felt my designs could have used a little more to push them over the edge, but refrained because I never wanted a student to fall off!

Presently, I find it next to impossible to use the new formula Delta paint. This has led to much soul searching about where I want to be with the art form, my own creativity now and in the future.

All of which has led to my decisions to use mainly oil paints, and to paint in my more natural and painterly manner. I will be teaching in oils, encouraging students to use a more natural, less rigid approach, using good art concepts.

I have been using this approach with my Every Other Wednesday (EOW) class and both teacher and students are loving it!

If you are interested in classes locally or for travel teaching please call or email and we can talk more about it.

Christmas in July Sale

For a short time only all acrylic packets are 40% off!

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