This week I’m experimenting with canvas prep for the next series of floorcloths: roller vs. brush for gesso application, sewn hem vs. carpet tape, gesso straight out of the can vs. thinned a bit, sewing the hem before putting gesso on the back vs lots of gesso before hemming. I may discover a few things.

I had a section of lighter weight canvas left over from an earlier project and I’m in the process of turning it into 4 placemats. Tomorrow I’m going to buy some paint (the leftover paint I thought I had is empty!) and get serious.

Our local Allied Arts group is having a members show this month. I have a painting ready for that. We’ll frame it tomorrow, too-just painted lath strips. I’ve decided I’m willing to sell the painting I’m going to submit so I’m figuring out a reasonable (as in rational, not inexpensive) price.

And, a friend of mine is working on a “Stations of the Cross” installation for Holy Week. I have a painting ready for that too. She’s coming to look at it tomorrow, I hope. As soon as I have both these paintings framed I’ll post photos.

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