The Hidden Gallery

Mermaid Pond
4 in x 6 in
watercolour, ink, pencils on 140 lbs. paper

OSWOA is short for original small works of art and are sized at 4 in x 6 in.  Visit the official website for more information about this new art movement.

Enjoy.

 

It's too bad that the web images can't pick up all the colours.  I can only imagine how stunning the aceos created by you guys are in real life!  *swoons*

After experimenting with a variety of pens, I've decided to go back to using the old school pens that have nibs. *sigh* None of the other pens worked for me.  I don't like how the line is one width without variation or movement.  It's boring and I am unable to make it interesting or make it come alive.  So, back to simple and affordable dip pens.  How much I love to hate them. 

Well, hate is a really strong word that I try to reserve for things I really do hate, like nazis, racism, homophobia, etc, etc.

The saying "love to hate" is something many of us can quickly understand and sympathize with but they are rather strong words.

I also have a love/hate relationship with religion.  I think in this instance the feelings are penetrating enough to justify using such forceful words.

I love all the inspiration that comes from religion, the incredible art and music, philosophy, poetry, etc, etc.  But I absolutely hate all the wars, perversions, fears, genocide, abuse, etc, etc that also comes from it.

Anyway, back to the pens. 

I'm using Speedball Drawing Nibs


with FW Acrylic Based Artist Inks.

I love all the fine, delicate lines and how they can be used to create different widths.  I don't like the possible ink spillage or mistakes or the scratchiness to the paper.  The problem is that I'm shaky.  It developed a few years ago.  Every single picture I took in Costa Rica is blurry because I am almost always shaky.  At one point it got so shaky that my eyes and vision was shaking so much I couldn't read and navigation started becoming risky.  Going cross-eyed is also becoming a concern.

Fortunately, it has calmed down quite a bit that I am able to make aceos.   I just have to remember to take a lot of breaks!
So that is the compromise I have to make to use this pen.

Oh, and back to the religion thing... I'd like to think it's spirituality that has value.  It isn't a compromise.  It's a choice.  But that's just my opinion.

The scanner really does take away the brilliance of colour.  Enjoy anyway!

More ACEOS

Do you know what it feels like to paint entire walls after painting tiny 2.5 in x 3.5 in cards?

Wonderful.

Finished reading:



Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster
by Svetlana Alexievich (Author), Keith Gessen (Translator)

Need proof that nuclear energy is not a good idea?  Read this book.  Prepare to be saddened and horrified.  Anger at poor government, petty politics and costly bureaucracy that led to such suffering.  It is criminal what happened.

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I don't want to be depressing after that so here is a shot of warm fuzziness (a.k.a. serotonin):

It's that time of the year again when I get all quiet so I have to make an extra effort to post. My bad!

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Here is some new art for you!



"I know a talented crab in town who can cut your hair!” proclaimed the crab.

"You don't say!" The mermaid looked pleased.

"The finest claws in the seven seas! Mermaids travel far and wide to have their hair cut by my friend,” the crab said with pride.

Here for your pleasure:  CLICK ME!

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I hope you enjoy and I will catching up will all of you!

Enjoy!



Have a lookie at Etsy here.



Also here.

The mermaid looked curiously at the strange object.

"I wonder what it is?" she thought.

The fish gathered around to have a look.

Enjoy!

Here too:  click me!

"Come on! We gotta go!" he said to the girl and her unicorn as they found their way through the forest.

The little girl was worried, but the unicorn wasn't.

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Will catch up with you tomorrow.  Just wanted to post this.  Enjoy!