RESOLVE TO CREATE MORE
January is studio reorganization time here in my Richardson, TX art studio. What better way to increase productivity than with a deep dive of your set up. Try this mantra while you clean, ” Like with Like, and everything has a home.” First, Sort supplies...
How to clean acrylic paint brushes…
Cleaning acrylic paint brushes while conserving water in the art studio is a daily practice for me. I created a FREE download inspired by my virtual students based on info from fellow artist over the past several years. I am no longer helping with face-to-face...
How to Mix a Black and Grey Palette Without Using Black.
As I mix a black and grey palette without using black paint today, I am reminded of my students saying to each other, “..Ms Mucha does not allow us to paint with black”.Here is my reason why: Black flattens the color, while it can make the other colors...
Paintbrush Tips and Tricks:
Here are a some paintbrush tips and tricks based on three commonly used paintbrushes in my art studio. Whether I am painting a cityscape, a snowscape or a portrait I use the following brush style and no.: Painting Brushes: Filberts no. 2, 8, and no. 2 Liner brush...
Conservation Artwork
Color Mixing Tips