“Naive Painting is not a free gift, but always a kind of obsession which requires sacrifices…”
-Jakovsky
Keli Jo
All About Art
Just Finished
“Margarita Time”
by Keli Jo
Acrylic on Canvas
2′ x 1′
The Solids & Stripes Collection
A collection focused on Color, Texture and Movement.
“Solids & Stripes Three”
by Keli Jo
2012
Acrylic on Canvas
Two 1′ x 1′ Squares
”Solids & Stripes Two”
by Keli Jo
2011
Acrylic on Canvas
3′ x 2′
“Solids & Stripes”
by Keli Jo
2011
Acrylic on Canvas
1′ x 2′
Quote
“A man who works with is hands is a labourer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands, brain, and heart is an artist…”
-Louis Nizer
American lawyer, author, artist and lecturer
(1902-1994)
Best Paintbrush Award
I’ve been using these bad-boys for two years now. Worth the investment.
One thing a painter should never compromise on is a good quality paintbrush. My choice is the 6600 Series Paintbrushes by the Princeton Art & Brush Company. They’re made of synthetic mongoose hair. Unlike some of the other brands I’ve tried, these brushes have endurance. While I’ve had to replace some of the other, less expensive brushes I had, these still look and work like they did the day I bought them. They work best with acrylic and oil paints, but I have only used them with acrylics.
They aren’t available just anywhere so call around. I found mine at the Artist & Craftsman Supply in the University District of Seattle.
www.princetonbrush.com/6600-acrylic.html
Christmas Is Only Twelve Months Away
“Christmas in Seattle”
by Keli Jo
Acrylic and Glitter on Canvas – 2011
Twelve days into 2012 and I’m already starting to plan for next Christmas. What is wrong with me?! Anyhow, last year I painted and designed my own Christmas card for my family and friends and I’ve already got my idea for next years card. I can’t wait to get started!
