Bright Life Studio

VARNISHING! I find varnishing to be a lot of work. There's the streaks, the bubbles, the puddles and dry patches, the pet hair and the tiny fibers. So many hairs and fibers! If you miss them and don't remove them, they're there forever as part of your art. So you pick them out of the varnish as best you can, finish the varnish job, make a little sigh and take a rest. But then new pet hairs and little fibers floating along the air currents make their way onto the wet varnish and you have to pick those off too. I once got the idea to make a piece of art with a bunch of my pets' hair purposely included, just for a laugh.

I've had some heartbreaking moments from bad varnishing jobs. I've learned things the hard way. Fortunately I've learned those lessons and it's easier now, but still a lot of work. Artists - what are your tips for a flawless varnish job, or at least to make things a little easier?

How awesome to have been invited to collaborate in this exhibition - a perfect fit for my art. (And how awesome that 'Full Bloom' is being used as the cover graphic!) This looks like a really interesting show. At cSpace Marda Loop March 24th to 28th.

My art is at Cold Garden Beverage Company until the end of May. Great local company, super fun vibe, all about supporting local artists 🩷🩷🩷.

Thank you Cold Garden Beverage Company for showing so much love to local artists with your art launch party. Met some wonderful artists and art lovers and felt a lot of love 💞 !! I'll have my art up at Cold Garden until end of May.

'Peace Lily 2'
acrylic on canvas 20" X 20 in"
$300 brightlifeart.net

Detail from 'The Hidden Temple'

'The Hidden Temple' - acrylic on canvas 14"x 18". Yes, it has been officially named. Now to decide whether it goes to Cold Garden Brewery or Ranchmen's Club emerging artist show.