Annabeth / Croc Clip

Just in time to once again hit the road, I have now integrated the new paints which I had been trying out permanently into my studio & travel palettes.

Of course I have note added all of them but that is just matter of color preferences in what I use for my work. I have found that once a thing, be it whisky, paint et al is of a certain quality it is not a matter of which is better but more personal preference.

Certain brand’s colors are better for specific things than others i.e one brand’s red or pink better for base coats in showing skin while another better for showing bruises, capillaries et al.

Now that I know the new paints, i have started experimenting with them on all different types of paper.

Annabeth first time using tan paper w/my new set up. Strathmore Toned Tan Mixed Media Paper 11×14 184 lbs

Croc Clip Talen Art Creations Multi Media pocket Pad 4×4 inches

If interested in what comprises my new paints see previous four posts which give details

Cakettes ’25

It is a little early this year as I am going to be on the road, this year’s Cakettes Cake. As is always the case, musically inspired.

Some info about this year’s cake:

11×11 inches

No Portion of the cake was made with pre fabricated components. 

For instance – homemade raspberry fruit leather hand cut for brick & letters.

Cake: Vanilla thyme sponge, raspberry filling with Drambuie Italian Buttercrem

Quasi: Honeycomb candy with raspberry fruit leather and chocolate accents. 

Last year’s cake & multi-year retrospective:

I forgo candles because I would not want someone blowing on piece cake I was going to eat!