Ask Me Help Desk - The Artist in you!

Hey there FB!! So, you have been busy creating wonderful gift baskets! It was so fun seeing your post. I am glad you have not abandoned us! I know you have just been a busy bee but how refreshing to see you post once again! More please!! :)

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Originally Posted by cal823

and here, is seany! :)
gunna take a camera into art tomorrow, which is when i will be doing the majority of my work on my studio (coz i have 2 lessons of art, with recess in between, then form class which i can usually get allowed to go do art, then lunch which i can do art in, then clubs which i chose art club)
so 4 lessons, recess and lunch im gunna work thru (fun fun!)
then i will have fridays art lessons, then that will be my last TEE art lesson, coz next year im doing art and design (which is art without the essays/exams)

Looking forward to seeing your art in progress!!

I see both Didi and Jan checking things out on the site right now! :)

Didi, where have you been? You have been missed! :(

Hiya, Craig! (and everyone else). It has been mostly family commitments that have kept me away, topped up with a dash of responsibilities. :) The months of November, December and the first few weeks of January are very, very busy ones for me at the best of times! My adopted daughter is going through some very difficult times right now so it has been important to be as available and supportive as I am able. I continue to job hunt, have been working on my book a bit, had a few other family issues that I was busy with, too. Then there is shopping for birthdays and Christmas on a very tight budget. Let me explain my dilemma...

In November I have 4 family birthdays - my brother, his wife, my mom's 'boyfriend', and my youngest grandson. In December... (oh my!) my sister, my nephew (her eldest child), my mom, my dad, my twin grandsons, my step-daughter... let's see... have I forgotten any?? - all have birthdays... so I am now up to 11. Then in January I have my granddaughter, step-grandson and my other nephew all celebrating birthdays. I am sure I have forgotten someone! Oh, and my Bernese Mountain Dog - Thunder will be 3 years old in January as well. Add all that to Christmas shopping for my parents, kids, grandkids... it's a lot! I also do up donation gifts for a boy and a girl of 3 different age groups - young, preteen, and teen as well as food for the food bank. This year I am also making some gift baskets for our local hospice to raffle off, too. So, as you can see I am VERY busy!

I am going to try to take some time off tomorrow night as I need a break! Actually, I just want to play! Hahaha!

I will also post some angels made with milkweed pods in the next day or two.

Talk to you all later...

Hugs, Didi

Wow! That's a lot of birthdays, Didi! Sounds like a lot of fun, though! :)

I am glad that you use your creative abilities to help others in need! :)

I look forward to your angels that you have made with the Milkweed pods! :)

So good to see you on the thread Didi! I will say goodnight and sweet dreams to you, Craig and all others. :) So many birthdays! We just celebrated my brother's this evening. We have several in November also but not so many in Dec. or January. You are going to be one busy gal. Just don't forget to stop and have fun, of course, that includes being on the thread!! :)

Jan, the night is young yet! :)

But, I suppose that you need your rest in order to get over the nasty experience that you had last night! :D

Are other members of your family as artistically inclined as you, Didi?

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Originally Posted by Clough
Doesn't sealing affect the boldness and/or depth of the original drawing?

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Originally Posted by jrebel7

It is a spray flat sealer... has no effect whatsoever on the piece, other than protecting it. There is one sealer for canvas that takes longer to dry and one for paper that takes less time.

So, are these sealers lacquer based, water based or, something else?

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Originally Posted by cal823

and here, is seany! :)
gunna take a camera into art tomorrow, which is when i will be doing the majority of my work on my studio (coz i have 2 lessons of art, with recess in between, then form class which i can usually get allowed to go do art, then lunch which i can do art in, then clubs which i chose art club)
so 4 lessons, recess and lunch im gunna work thru (fun fun!)
then i will have fridays art lessons, then that will be my last TEE art lesson, coz next year im doing art and design (which is art without the essays/exams)

I'm glad that you are getting to spend so much time at your art Sean, because it is so vital and important to you!

What other classes are that you are taking concerning other subjects?

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Originally Posted by Proudmama

Hi Firm, how are you doing? Those are really nice. I have not got anything ready yet, I have been so busy, but I would like to try to get back into my art. I will try soon. I have not even got caught up on all the pages yet. lol

Proud

Hey proud,
Thank you...
We are hoping you will post some of your work soon(when you have the time, is the right time to do it:)).

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Originally Posted by jrebel7

Hey there FB!!! So, you have been busy creating wonderful gift baskets! It was so fun seeing your post. I am glad you have not abandoned us! I know you have just been a busy bee but how refreshing to see you post once again! More please!!! :)

Hi Jan,
;)
I will try to post some more soon,as soon as I get another one done:D .
These past few days I seem to have a burst of creativity, so I am taking advantage of it and getting things done before it goes dormant again:rolleyes:

Hugs to all, just wanted to drop by and say hello!

Hugs and hello to you too, Erica! Are you doing okay?

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Origianlly Posted by firmbelieverHi Jan,

I will try to post some more soon,as soon as I get another one done .
These past few days I seem to have a burst of creativity, so I am taking advantage of it and getting things done before it goes dormant again

I definitely know how things can go dormant for awhile concerning doing anything artistic.

Dear firm,

Your baskets are really nice! Are these types of things that you also might want to sell in order to make some profit for yourself?

Craig

Hi Erica,
Hugs to you too.Hope things are OK with you.

Clough,
Thank you.
This was one of the things I had in mind, I am trying out a few gift shops for it.
Online sale is not much of an option as there are so many of these baskets out there,but in my community it is rare yet, which I hope to take advantage of until others start copying the idea;).

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Originally Posted by firmbeliever

Clough,
Thank you.
This was one of the things I had in mind, I am trying out a few gift shops for it.
Online sale is not much of an option as there are so many of these baskets out there,but in my community it is rare yet, which I hope to take advantage of until others start copying the idea;).

That is cool! :) It looks like the market where you are may be just ripe for something like this that you do. Please just let the creative juices flow and get busy with what you want to do! You just may have found your niche!

I know that you like certain types of music, firmbeliever. I am wondering what kind of instruments are involved in the music that you like?

I am into all sorts of music, not just classical and jazz. Someday, I hope to build a folk harp as well as a hammered dulcimer. I also want to be able to play them on a professional level. Those are four of my dreams that I want to accomplish and also live. I just love simple folk music! :)

Things are going good. Just busy lately - Hope all of you are well, and I really hope to get my drawing finished soon to post.

Things have improved with family?

I look forward to you finishing your drawing soon! When I do something like that, I am such a beginner at it that it takes me FOREVER!

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Originally Posted by Clough

Jan, the night is young yet! :)

But, I suppose that you need your rest in order to get over the nasty experience that you had last night! :D

Actually, wouldn't mind an instant replay. :p

Art is so healing to the spirit!

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Originally Posted by Clough

So, are these sealers lacquer based, water based or, something else?

The Liquilam UV (is great because it protects work from effects of exposure to the sun) - liquid laminate is what I use on the canvases. It states that clean up is with mineral spirits, however, I have a line outside where I place my pieces to be sprayed and wear rubber gloves so never have clean up. Drying time is longer with this product. Second coat may be applied 1 hour later. Even though it says clean up is with mineral spirits, it also says wash hands with soap and water.

The SEM Color Coat (which I buy Clear), second coat can be applied in 5 to 10 minutes. I can't find where it says whether lacquer based or water based but I know it is not as heavy as the Liquid Laminate nor the same texture.

I have never used anything except soap and water for clean up for hands or arms if exposed to either but if sprayed heavily and allowed to set, clean up may be different. I know that doesn't fit with the normal formulas we think of as either/or water based/lacquer.

Both remain flexible!

Hope this information is helpful. I use the SEM on the #100 pound Vellum paper and the Liq-UV on the canvases. Avoid breathing either one. Spray outdoors if possible. :)

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Originally Posted by erlobenauer

Things are going good. Just busy lately - Hope all of you are well, and I really hope to get my drawing finished soon to post.

Erica, looking forward to seeing more of your work!! :)

I posted something in marriage, and I would really like a few of you to read it and give me some advice... PLEASE!

Hi Erica, Jan and Didi! :)

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Originally Posted by erlobenauer

I posted something in marriage, and I would really like a few of you to read it and give me some advice....PLEASE!

I'll check it out.

Hi Craig, and Jan & Didi - and anyone else I missed. I guess I sounded kind of rude not saying hi to anyone first, sorry :p

Originally Posted by Clough
So, are these sealers lacquer based, water based or, something else?

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Originally Posted by jrebel7

The Liquilam UV (is great because it protects work from effects of exposure to the sun) - liquid laminate is what I use on the canvases. It states that clean up is with mineral spirits, however, I have a line outside where I place my pieces to be sprayed and wear rubber gloves so never have clean up. Drying time is longer with this product. Second coat may be applied 1 hour later. Even though it says clean up is with mineral spirits, it also says wash hands with soap and water.

The SEM Color Coat (which I buy Clear), second coat can be applied in 5 to 10 minutes. I can't find where it says whether lacquer based or water based but I know it is not as heavy as the Liquid Laminate nor the same texture.

I have never used anything except soap and water for clean up for hands or arms if exposed to either but if sprayed heavily and allowed to set, clean up may be different. I know that doesn't fit with the normal formulas we think of as either/or water based/lacquer.

Both remain flexible!

Hope this information is helpful. I use the SEM on the #100 pound Vellum paper and the Liq-UV on the canvases. Avoid breathing either one. Spray outdoors if possible. :)

It is very helpful information! Sounds like the first one is an oil-based product and the second one is a water-based one.

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Originally Posted by erlobenauer

Hi Craig, and Jan & Didi - and anyone else I missed. I guess I sounded kind of rude not saying hi to anyone first, sorry :p

Hey, that's okay! I just kind of pop in and out of places myself.

Lol glad I'm not the only one!

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Originally Posted by erlobenauer

Hi Craig, and Jan & Didi - and anyone else I missed. I guess I sounded kind of rude not saying hi to anyone first, sorry :p

Hey, that's okay! I just kind of pop in and out of places myself. We "artistically challenged" :p people are known to do things on the spur of the moment lots of times!

++Edit++ Sorry about this additional post. The system was being slow and then I thought of something else to say.

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Originally Posted by Clough

Jan, the night is young yet! :)

But, I suppose that you need your rest in order to get over the nasty experience that you had last night! :D

Hmmm... did I miss something?

Hugs, Didi

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Originally Posted by Clough

Originally Posted by Clough
So, are these sealers lacquer based, water based or, something else?

It is very helpful information! Sounds like the first one is an oil-based product and the second one is a water-based one.

Both are permanent but one is stronger than the other but you may be right. At this time in the morning, I get a little loopy as you know. :p

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Originally Posted by Clough

Are other members of your family as artistically inclined as you, Didi?

My dad enjoyed building and creating when I was young, my mom did arts and crafts with us. My sister is quite 'crafty', as is my eldest child. My grandmother on my dad's side was a dancer, as was her sister. My eldest daughter, her daughter, my son and I all enjoy writing.

My dad, my eldest child and I are avid gardeners and my mom enjoys it too.

I hate to say this, but I really don't feel I am artistically inclined. I dabble at a few things, learn that I don't have much chance at doing each of those things the way I envisioned it, and move on to other things. :P Probably the Gemini in me or something. Hahaha!

Hugs, Didi

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Originally Posted by Clough
Jan, the night is young yet!

But, I suppose that you need your rest in order to get over the nasty experience that you had last night!

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Originally Posted by grammadidi

Hmmm... did I miss something?

Hugs, Didi

I really gave her a hard time on Tuesday night! But, it was nothing really... I hope that she forgives me! :o

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Originally Posted by Clough
Are other members of your family as artistically inclined as you, Didi?

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Originally Posted by grammadidi

My dad enjoyed building and creating when I was young, my mom did arts and crafts with us. My sister is quite 'crafty', as is my eldest child. My grandmother on my dad's side was a dancer, as was her sister. My eldest daughter, her daughter, my son and I all enjoy writing.

My dad, my eldest child and I are avid gardeners and my mom enjoys it too.

I hate to say this, but I really don't feel I am artistically inclined. I dabble at a few things, learn that I don't have much chance at doing each of those things the way I envisioned it, and move on to other things. :P Probably the Gemini in me or something. Hahaha!

Hugs, Didi

So, it would seem that your artistic ability has been passed down to you from one generation to the other.

It is interesting as to how many artists also seem to be avid gardeners. I am and I know that Jan is also.

It seem to me that there is also an art to gardening. Certainly there is with the harvesting and preparation for food of that which has been grown.

Hey there Didi, Craig, Erica and all!
Talk about popping in and out... I popped out and forgot to pop back in for a bit. I was answering some personal e-mails and realized I was still online with the thread! :)

Didi, I don't consider all you do as dabbling!! You are amazing. Your family sounds blessed with talent in all the arts.

Craig, you are forgiven for being such an artist!! LOL :)

Erica, keep posting. Sometimes art is a great way to work through life's issues!

Where is Cal? Am missing FirmBeliever again and so many others that have not posted in a bit.

I am getting a little unable to process my thoughts so better say good night. So... goodnight and sweet dreams to all! :) Hope to catch each of you on the thread tomorrow perhaps??

I too, am missing the others!

Thank you for for forgiving me! I just can't help myself, sometimes! :o

Craig - thank you so so so much for all of your help. Everything I've ever needed advice on, or just a listening ear, you've totally been there. I really appreciate it deeply!