Art from the Land of Enchantment

Desert Bouquet has a New Name

Cactus Roses

I've don't think I've ever done this before - changed the title of a painting.  Desert Bouquet was painted in 2010 and, honestly, I've never really liked the title.  So, yesterday, all of sudden, I just decided to rename it Cactus Roses.  I know "cactus rose" can also refer to a type of succulent, but these red blooms on my cactus just remind me of roses, for some reason.  Actually, they look a little like poppies, too, but I'll stick with roses.  So there, I did it.  Cactus Roses is available for purchase here on my website.

My Palette

Artists' palettes are as unique as the artwork they create.  Lori McNee shared a great article today on her Fine Art Tips blog called Show Me Your Palette.

I missed my opportunity to share mine, but I had taken this picture of mine a few months ago.  Someone mentioned that it looked like spring and actually, it was the result of a painting of tulips.

I have no real method for laying out my paints.  I paint in acrylics, which dry quickly, so I just place small amounts on the palette, as needed.  I use a clear glass table top palette from Paragona.  I love how it cleans up easily with a little water and a glass scraper.  I've tried all kinds - disposable paper palettes, plastic, wooden, but the glass ones are my favorite.  I love it when I find something that works for me.

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