April 2009

Hello! Spring 2009 is officially here. In the Pacific Northwest it is a battle to let go of 'ol man winter! The mountain passes are still filled with amazing record snow.



When the cold decides to leave and make way for warmer weather, I will be dusting off the oil paints and getting back to some serious painting. Don't get me wrong, the watercolors are wonderful, but there is nothing as rich and luxurious as the long lasting oils.



Watercolors do last as long as oils with special precautions. Museum quality glass is very important to preserve the integrity of the painting as well as moisture and dust protection. Good framing is very important to the longevity of watercolors.



Drawing is always the most important medium to master. It lays the foundation to every other painting medium. You can paint without knowing how to draw, but great paintings are developed through the understanding gained through the drawing.



Hope to hear from you about the website created to showcase the painting titled: Faces of the World done in mixed media. The "giclee" captures the essence of the original perfectly!



Donna Mack