I have decided to, instead compromising, carry in my catalog only which I deem to be reasonable or the very best.  The kind of material I would select for my own work.

 In acrylics you will now find the complete line of "Traditions" paints, mediums, primer, book and brushes in my catalogue.

In oils. I will continue to carry "Goya" Artists Oils, one of my favorites for my personal work.  As well as the materials required to make oil glaze and painting mediums, such as Linseed and Japan Drier which are manufactured by Martin/F. Weber.

I delayed writing on the matter of having been elected a Board Member at Large of the SDP.  Certainly it was elating being congratulated for "winning" ( a term which I despise ) in this context.  All the Candidates were well qualified, some surely as good as I.. and better.  It is really much the luck of the draw, the day, the dice or the position of the moon.  To be honest, I find nothing good and glorious in being elected.

After the election, one person who voted for me because she thought it was cute, me having fumbled my speach.  A good reason to elect someone.  Just look at some of our US Presidents.  Don't vote for Cute.

Another said to be glad that a "Man" got onto the Board.
I answered that to no one that should matter and that for me personally it was far more important that I will still be a man after my term expires. Don't vote for "Man", or in that matter for "Woman".

A third person told me what influence the vote for me was the fact that I appeared as if I did not really care to get the job. Now THAT is likely the best reason to vote for someone.
And it hit the nail right on the head.  

From the beginning, when first asked to be a nominee and accepted, to the two minute "campaign" speech ( I did it in one ), I knew that I had a big hole for brains or was in the early stage of idiocy.  Anyone, volunteering to take up
such a responsibility and challenge, has got to have very noble or ambitious motives, or, must be bloody Nuts.
Shoot, I'm in trouble already, likely, as my webmaster suggested,  because I do interpret the term "at Large" much too literally.

As I, those who know me certainly are not surprised about my getting into the compost.  Some of you may have voted for me for just that very reason.

Yes, I was fully conscious and  knew what I was getting into and will devote myself to the job.  This includes doing my part in helping ensure the fiscal health of our fine organization.  Equally important, to representing all SDP
Members,  national and foreign, business and individual.
If you have a issue, a recommendation.  You know how to reach me and where I live.

Vikki Leslie - Milton Ontario Canada.

Dear Vikki,

Naturally you can paint on various types fabrics with any number of paints. Fabric Paint should come to mind first, but any reasonable medium will do. Personally, I likely would choose oils since they are rich in pigments and thus can be thinned or made into glazes which provide strong natural colors, also penetrate deep into the fabric. Choosing a heavy fabric only to guarantee that you can block out light may not be of primary importance since the paint itself will serve this purpose.

However; you may consider another, perhaps more practical and esthetic solution. Remember those roll-down blinds which were popular around the 60's, 70's? Those were eagerly replaced with so called Venetian and other more modern window treatments? These are still available, reasonably priced, and come in a variety of fabrics. They provide a smooth surface which fits perfectly into a window frame and best of all is very suitable for painting (no prep required). Again my recommendation would be the use of traditional artist oil paint.

The Faux Meister

If you have a question you would like answered, please feel free send me an e-mail....

Painting Holiday
2005

A 10 - 14 day Painting Holiday in the Bavarian Forest is in the early planning stages for 2005.

The emphasis of instruction will be on Mural Painting. Visits to, among others Scloss Schwanstein will be part of this "wunderbar " sabbatical.

 

DACA Exhibition and Competition It is official now that my three entries were judged into the DACA Exhibition. Faux Finish Panel (Panels 1 & 2 are shown in the Gallery Section) This is panel # 3 (approximately 3 X 6.5' oil on wood) of 105 different faux finishes; making it a total of 315 techniques. It began a few years ago with the idea of having a quick reference for my atelier students and to illustrate a few possibilities. It has turned into an exercise of futility as well as a test of skill, endurance and not last of patience. Now, having panel four well on its way . . . I am planing on panel number five.

"S" Nude