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Welcome to the FLOAT-YOUR-PIGMENT Newsletter #157, Deckled Edge
In the last couple of week's I have noticed that a lot of people are busy with graduations, weddings, trips, Mother's Day, and this coming week Memorial Day will be upon us and I know
this keeps many of my students away from there painting. When you are busy don't forget you have that smartphone that has a camera in it and it is probably with you everywhere you go, so when you are at an event remember that your next painting could possibly be right in front of you so snap away and try to be creative with your shots and what you take pictures of. Still pay attention to the event you are at, but also be the artist that you are, there is always time for thinking creatively. Be
The Artist!
Coming up this Sunday the 27th of May, I will be demonstrating at the Dillman's Spring Open House in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Then in 3 weeks, I will be back up there to teach my spring workshop at Dillman's, along with my spring BeckerArt Paint Party. We still have spaces available for the workshop, but only have a waiting list for the paint party. For more information or to register for the workshop GO HERE
Yes to Class at the Civic Center Libertyville, Thursday, May 24th, 1pm to 3:30 Yes to Class at the Antioch Fine Arts Foundation, Thursday, May 24th, 6:30pm to 9pm Yes to Class at the BeckerArt Gallery in McHenry, Saturday, May 26th
9am to 11:30am
TIP: Ripping Watercolor Paper and Getting a Deckled Edge |
Today I bring you a wonderful video tip on how to rip your watercolor paper to get a beautiful deckled edge.
I picked up this tip from the artist and instructor Bob Burridge while taking one of his classes at the Vermont Art Event.
I no longer cut my watercolor paper with a knife or scissor once I learned this method
of ripping the watercolor paper. It is so much better than cutting the paper because you get that deckled edge and not a straight cut. There are deckled edge rulers you can
buy for over $30.00 dollars that will give you a deckled edge look but why use a ruler when this method works so easy without one.
One of the reasons you want a deckled edge all the way around your paper is for when you want to float your painting in a frame where all the sides of the painting show. If it is covered by a mat when framed then it isn't important to have deckled edges all the way around. I mat my pieces but I still use this method because it is so easy and
I can never find my scissors or utility knife anyways.
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My BeckerArt Workshops and Demos in 2018
DEMO, Dillman's Festival of Artists, Lac du Flambeau, WI. May 27th For Information Click Here
Le Mars Arts Council Workshop, Le Mars, IA. June 5th -7th, For Information Click Here
Dillman's Spring Workshop, Wisconsin, June 10-15th, For
information Click Here
Vermont Art Event Classes. Burlington VT, July 23rd -27th, Information to come
Dillman's Fall Workshop, Wisconsin, September 9-14th, For information Click Here
Artisan Materials Expo Classes, Santa Fe, September 27th-30th, For Information Click Here
Perquimans Arts League, Hertford NC, October 15th and 16th, For Information Click Here
Jacksonville Watercolor Society Workshop, Jacksonville FL, October 24, 25, 26 For Information Click Here
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Kristina Knowski is probably one of the best painter of birds I have ever
known.
I recently started feeding birds this last winter and I have come to see how wonderful these creatures are and it made me see how wonderful Kristina's work is!
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6 BeckerArt Brushes
Thanks to all of you that have sent me your great reviews on my brushes,
I am so happy you all like them!
I now have 2 sets of BeckerArt Brushes... they are the original set which includes the 1 1/4" flat, the #16 round and the #4 rigger. My NEW brush set includes the 1/2" flat, the 1/4" flat and the #8 round Click Here to Purchase BeckerArt Brushes |
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For any other info please email me at david@davidrbecker.com
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