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Bovine 20x15 Daniel Smith Watercolors

Better Days 15x22 Watercolor

Texas Long Horn 15x22 Daniel Smith Watercolors

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Here is a sneak peek of my new art studio. Not complete, but very close!

I'm so grateful to jurors Katherine Chang Liu, Dean Mitchell, and John Salminen for selecting my painting "Venice Laundry VI" for the 100th International Open Exhibition of the NATIONAL WATERCOLOR SOCIETY. My thanks also to Penny Hill and everyone at NWS for all the hard work it takes to make this happen and for all they do for the arts community. I tickled rainbow.

My piece 'Burano Italy in the Shade' has been juried into Artists of Northwest Arkansas show Fayetteville, Arkansas, September 5th through Sept. 28th, 2019.
All updates on my art will only be available on https://www.facebook.com/AntonioLDarden you can friend me or follow me, it is a public site

Venice Laundry V 22x15

Venice Laundry 15x22

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Lost Boy of Venice, inspired by this amazing little boy who was exhausted from being dragged everywhere, I saw him being haunted from the faces in Venice. 22x15

A few Italy paintings this month.

[02/15/19]   I now have openings for three new color and cut clients. Please call 660-1689 to book a consultation.

I know I don’t post on this site as much. So on with the update. WFWS has juried my piece Ghost Ranch and it has Mede it in. It is in San Diego CA now and will be at the San Diego Watercolor Society hanging in May.

ABQ Journal write up on my Cuba work.

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Hombre style flame color

[11/27/16]   Please go to this link to follow salon https://www.facebook.com/AntonioLDarden
I will be closing this page in 10 days.

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Remember a post from last Nov. This is the out growth. Decided to soften the stark outgrowth by using the original formula listed in last post, but this time foiling the out growth only. When this has processed for half the time required, I then went in-between the foils using an hombre method I foiled in more highlights lifting to a pale blonde. Now there will be more damage towards the bottom from this process,but hair is still in great shape.

Sorry about the last pic, not sure why it came out a little blurry, but you get the idea.

Two barber shops and one salon in Cuba that I came across.

Madison Reed Hair Dye Review | I Read Labels For You

I have been preaching for years that no one is looking out for our health when it comes to chemicals on our head! Fortunately Irina Webb has been doing this. A great resource site to see what your using on your scalp.


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[02/04/16]   There are times of the year when the scalp is drier and slight sensitivity may be experienced while processing any haircolor. This usually occurs during the winter months (drier scalps from the cold and furnace) or during the summer months when we experience sunburns. There are a few measures that can be taken to prevent this from occurring:

• when applying color, gently lay the color on the scalp without being rough with the brush

• after the color application is complete, lift the hair with a rat tail comb, (especially is the hair is long) to allow the ammonia vapors to escape

I have started using Sweet'n Low, two packets in the color mixture to help with the itching. There is nothing that proves this works except the clients who say they are not itching.

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Four levels of color to create this look. Revive your grey!

Fall highlights and lowlights.

Two reds yesterday, showing the difference between warm red and cool red.

Take someone with natural level 2 (one shade from black) using formula 6NP 15cc 6NC 15cc 40 Vol, virgin process. First set of highlights to create a little more lift with dimension with D-Color-B 40 vol, followed by second set of highlights spread out for a pop affect using Ice 40 vol. This will allow for a natural warmth with out over processing the hair with pre- bleaching.

Until spring! I hope all the garden creatures stay safe and warm.

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Add some highlights for men to create dimension

Add some highlights for men to create dimension

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Don't cover up your grey, give it back some life with this formula for two diminsional low lights.
Framesi 2001 5NP 20cc 6SD 5cc 5W 10cc 15 Vol
Second color 7NP 20cc 7W 10cc 20Vol
Process for 30 minutes