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A Few Pics From the Art Show…..

As promised, here are just a few pictures from the art show. As you can see, it was a beautiful day ! (But what the pictures fail to show you was that it was HOT as heck outside!!!!  I believe … Continue reading

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My New Feather Painting! – “Honor” by Brandy Davis

This is just a quick post to let you all know what I have been working on lately. I have titled this painting “Honor.”  I never paint a portrait with a name in mind for the piece – I always … Continue reading

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It’s All in the Details…

I can’t tell you how many times I have looked at a reference photo for a painting I am doing and felt completely overwhelmed by the amount of details contained within the photo, especially because the paintings I do are … Continue reading

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Back to Basics: A Drawing Exercise for All Skill Levels

As we have all heard before, “We must walk before we can run.”  The same goes for drawing or painting. I have mentioned before that I have heard countless times, “I wish I could draw like that! All I can … Continue reading

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Q & A: Brush sizes for feather painting?

I am often asked, “What is the smallest size brush you use for feather painting?” Being that my feather paintings consist of miniature portraits packed with fine details, people often believe it is only a hairs width…which is not too … Continue reading

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The Ease of Easel Use….Do They Really Make Painting Easier?

During my last painting project I was inspired to write a post regarding easels. Not a review, nor recommendation, but rather just my own personal experience and food for thought. It all started when I was sitting at my desk … Continue reading

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Peel-Off Palettes (Review)

(Specifically the Martin Universal Design Mijello Oil and Acrylic Peel-Off Palettes) These palettes are on “My All-Time Favorite Things” list for good reason! I have been using my Peel-Off palette for a few years now, and I absolutely love it. … Continue reading

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What is Gesso?

“Gesso”   “Gesso? What the heck is that?”   Yep, exactly what I said when I first heard about it.   Well, let me tell you – over the years gesso has come to be my best friend. He is … Continue reading

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Tip #2 Paint Upside Down

  No, please do not adjust your screens. This photo is indeed posted upside down. Let me explain:   (And to clarify – when I say, “paint upside down,” I do not mean to literally hang from the rafters by … Continue reading

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Tip #1: Paint with a Purpose

Hi everyone. Well, as you may or may not know by now, I am Brandy Davis. I started this blog primarily because I was getting multiple inquires from people I encountered at my art shows as to whether or not … Continue reading

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