Author: Lynette Hensley
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My Warm Palette
Oh, I love warm colors, and it shows. I have made plans for blue paintings, or cool color paintings, or paintings with a grayed-out overall feel, but more often than […]
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What paint can do
Discovering the joy of painting is like learning a new song. You learn the notes, the tempo, rhythm, where to breathe, where to be fast or slow, to pause and […]
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Learning new ways
Part of this summer I have spent learning some new ways to make art. Recent viewing of DVD workshops by Anne Bagby and Carla O’Connor led to some of my […]
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Artists in Action
This is where I will be on my birthday this year, to demonstrate some of the things I do for my artwork. I’ll be making custom stencils and hand cutting […]
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I’m at Avanti Art & Design for artwalk on Friday
I’ll have my Altered Ancestors at the Phinneywood art walk on Friday April 12 from 6 to 9. 7601 Greenwood Ave N. After the reception, they will still be at […]
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Art Talk at Artist’s Connect: She’s Got Plans
“She’s Got Plans” Concept I have a background in theater costume design, so my paintings often have stories behind them, like a scene from a play. I’ve thought a lot […]
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The Wedding Season
This is the wedding season. Katherine and Evan’s wedding is September 30, 2011, long awaited, and anticipated. I am making the dress. This section of my blog will be used […]
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Altered Ancestors
We begin with fine photographic portraiture, the late 19th century cabinet card, a visual record of the stiff Victorian era. Oh these people! How can I get inside and find […]
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The Column Before the Storm
“The Column Before the Storm”, collage and acrylic painting on gallery wrap canvas, 15″ x 30″ x 1″, 2012 Juxtaposing architecture and costume, this piece explores the feminine nature of […]
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Brilliant Affirmations
I’ve been working on affirmations lately with Alyson Stanfield, at artbizcoach.I’ve worked with Alyson before, taken classes and gotten LOTS of good information. I really appreciate her support and the […]