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The Dino Whisperer: Fiesta has a way with giant—and gentle--beasts from past and present. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephanie Finnegan   
Thursday, 17 May 2012 07:36

With Mother’s Day just behind us, I’m sure all of the moms, godmothers, aunts, and caregivers can agree that being fêted is a lot of fun, and a lot of work! On Sunday, Mother’s Day, I attended a small gathering with friends—which was absolutely delightful--but earlier that morning, I hosted a brunch for a bunch of moms; and the night before, I served a “mother of all buffets.” Like I said, it was hard work, but the love that we all shared was worth the efforts.

 

 
Editing images for the web PDF Print E-mail
Written by Helen Gleeson   
Friday, 11 May 2012 12:48

AnArtistsInsightHeaderHow to add watermarks, titles and frames to your images

 

Here are the steps needed to take one of your art images and make it ready to be uploaded online, using the free image editing tools available at PicMonkey. Ensure that all your images on your website and blog are saved the same way to create a similar look and feel.

 

 
An Artist's Insight: Sinew & Waxed Polyester PDF Print E-mail
Written by Helen Gleeson   
Friday, 04 May 2012 12:45

AnArtistsInsightHeaderSinew is another term for tendon, which is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue, joining muscles to bones. It has a gristle-like appearance and has been used for many things since ancient time, because sinew is strong and will not stretch.

 

 
Feeling Good About the Tatty Teddy Phenomenon PDF Print E-mail
Written by Stephanie Finnegan   
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 10:24

stuffedhorseIt stinks being sick, doesn’t it? When I was a kid, I would sometimes pray to pass for being ill. I didn’t want to be truly suffering from a stomachache or a high fever, but if I could convince my mother that I was “under the weather,” I could stay in bed and cut out paper dolls, draw in my “Great Moments in Ballet” coloring book, and snuggle with my panda bear and stuffed horse. What more could an 8-year-old want?

 

 
An Artist's Insight: Appliquéd paw pads PDF Print E-mail
Written by Helen Gleeson   
Thursday, 19 April 2012 10:46

AnArtistsInsightHeaderCreate wonderful character in your next bear by adding these appliquéd paw pads. Take a look at the finished result. This can be achieved on alpaca mohair and even synthetic furs. This is a good way to give a soft look to your bear while adding realistic features. This is also a great way to add color to you work.

 

 
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