There are many oil painting mediums on the market, which can feel overwhelming. To keep things simple, here are two I found especially useful early on—both readily available from Winsor & Newton:

• Liquin Light Gel – Speeds up drying time and makes working with multiple layers easier.

• Linseed Oil – Available as cold-pressed or refined. Cold-pressed linseed oil makes paint “fatter” and dries slightly faster. Both improve paint flow and transparency.

Making my own moisturizer is something I will continue to do. Controlling the ingredients I want to use on my skin is satisfying, cost effective, free of artificial fragrances and keeps my skin moisturized all day.

Creating Yule Logs for Christmas!

It all begins with an idea.

It all begins with an idea.