by Lindsay | Jan 24, 2022 | inspiration, materials, studio
Why did I want to try oil paint? Curiosity: oil is an important material I’ve never tried at all—which seemed like a major oversight, or gap in my art experience. Frustration: I have lots of great things to say about acrylics, but there are downsides—waste...
by Lindsay | Apr 2, 2021 | inspiration, materials
A few weeks ago, I felt inspired to return to an old favourite—purple. When I was a kid, I was crazy for purple. I had a purple pantsuit and an orange coat with a purple lining. I used to sit and stare at my mother’s irises and “accidentally” break one of the stems....
by Lindsay | Nov 10, 2020 | materials, new work, studio
I’m a new artist and there are lots of things I didn’t know (and many things I’ve yet to learn). Probably the biggest shocker was discovering how much is involved in getting work ready to present to the public. I had no idea. For my new series First Light, which I’m...
by Lindsay | Oct 9, 2020 | inspiration, materials, studio
Making your own charcoal is incredibly easy. All you have to do is find some vines—grape is my vine of choice. Step out on an urban path, or hike through the woods, or maybe even rummage in your own backyard. Slim willow branches work well too. I use wild grape (see...
