RADIANT WINGS

4" x 15" Alcohol Inks on Ceramic Tiles

On display at 

"THE VAULT" Gallery

Cranbrook Photo

 "Ain't no cure for the summer time blues"

Happy New Years! Can we get the groundhog out and get on with

the business of spring now please?

This is a photo of my dog Max retrieving a stick this past summer. 

I like the contrast of his golden fur against the blue/green colours

in the water. My family spends a lot of time along the Kootenay River 

with our dog each summer. I figure if I can't be on a warm beach

right now, I will at least paint a scene from one. Cheers!

 GLASS ETCHING

I thought I would post these photos of

bottles that I etched scenes on. I

photographed the bottle on the window

sill on my deck so that the sunlight would

make it easier to see the etching. I like to

collect colored bottles and bottles that

have unique shapes. I use a clear shelf liner

to adhere to the bottle and then cut my

scene out with a utility knife. I then make

sure that the exposed areas are clean from

any adhesive. If adhesive is left on the glass

then the etching will be compromised. I use

an old brush to apply the Armour Etch.

I try to make sure that my brush strokes

flow in the same direction throughout the

scene. Armour Etch is very strong smelling.

I suggest using a mask, gloves and safety

glasses in a well ventilated area. After a few

minutes the acid can be rinsed off the glass. Remove the liner, wash

the remaining adhesive off the glass and dry. VOILA!

Your etching is revealed!