Early this morning my friend moved through the doorway of this life and into the realm of whatever lies beyond. And because making paint is meditative to me, that’s what I did for most of my time today.
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Blood of the Ozarks- a new Paleo Paints Driftwood Palette
There is one precious source for a certain color I don’t use often or in large quantities. My new Driftwood Palette collection I’m calling ‘Blood of the Ozarks’ contains some paints with some of this color.
Unadulterated with other pigments, … Read the rest “Blood of the Ozarks- a new Paleo Paints Driftwood Palette”
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Our Heritage Through the Arts at 1894 Gallery in Texarkana
I’m pleased to announce that three of my Paleo Paintings using Ozark Pigments and handmade watercolors are invited to hang at 1894 Gallery for the Heritage Heart and Arts exhibit in Texarkana, AR. Dates are October 26 through November 30.… Read the rest “Our Heritage Through the Arts at 1894 Gallery in Texarkana”
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Wilson Springs Preserve – A Communion With Nature and Art
The truck is loaded with market tent and supplies. IMMERSE is happening tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Fayetteville, AR. It’s the grand opening celebration for Wilson Springs Preserve, a 121-acre prairie wetland purchased by the Arkansas Land Trust several years ago. … Read the rest “Wilson Springs Preserve – A Communion With Nature and Art”
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Certificate of Authenticity for Artwork… Is There One I Can Get for Myself?
Little details can boost buyer confidence. A certificate of authenticity is an inexpensive, meaningful perk that packs a lot of visual punch. I decided to make one for my prints and originals, because I thought it would look nice with … Read the rest “Certificate of Authenticity for Artwork… Is There One I Can Get for Myself?”
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Nature Fantasy Paintings? Click through to see the start of my new series.
Ordinarily I paint real things that have a photograph backing them up to give me some guidance. But in between those paintings, I like to deviate a bit and paint nature fantasy. I get to indulge in my love of … Read the rest “Nature Fantasy Paintings? Click through to see the start of my new series.”
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Wild Mountain Mint – Whiteleaf Mountain Mint
Wild mountain mint grows in abundance here at Wild Ozark. This particular variety is called White-leaf Mountain Mint. While this post was originally created in 2016, I still enjoying seeing and using these aromatic plants. My own use of them … Read the rest “Wild Mountain Mint – Whiteleaf Mountain Mint”
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New Campground in the Upper Buffalo River Area
The Upper Buffalo River area draws in lots of nature lovers. Communities in the area include Ponca and Boxley Valley. These are popular destinations for canoers and hikers. Several well-known trails are in the area (Whitaker Point is one of … Read the rest “New Campground in the Upper Buffalo River Area”
