Apr 23, 2017 | Art Projects, In The Studio, Painting class
You can follow along with me by watching the how-to video as I paint this still life of daffodils Print the images below: The first is a drawing that you can glue or affix to a board using matte medium. The second is a photograph of the still life which might help...
Apr 10, 2017 | Art Projects, In The Studio
Learn how to make a magnetic chalkboard with a smooth, natural slate looking finish. I use a sheet of 2′ x 3′, 22 gauge steel and mount it on 1/2″ MDF using contact cement and then paint it with black chalkboard paint. Here’s the how-to video...
Jan 14, 2017 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Painting class
Hi all, here’s the how -to painting video and two images to download and print and a list of all the materials you’ll need to follow along and paint with me. The most important thing when painting is to just relax and have fun. Painting is like...
Dec 16, 2016 | Design Plans, In The Studio, Special Projects, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to make a wooden piggy bank which is great gift idea. It’s also a great way to practice your woodworking skills and I made my box using dovetails but you can make box joints, butt joints or miter joints. Here’s the video with how-to instructions...
Nov 4, 2016 | In The Studio, Tools & Tips, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
I show you how to repurpose a mid-century modern desk to make it a mobile work table with storage and a rolling base. ...
Oct 16, 2016 | Art Projects, Featured Artwork, In The Studio, Uncategorized
Steve Ramsey and Microjig are teaming up again this year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant wishes to children facing life-threatening medical conditions. To participate, create an animal out of whatever you like and post a pic of it it on the...
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, Framing, In The Studio, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to make a convex frame for a painting I made for a client. I make the frame and show it installed in the client’s house. Learn all of the tools, tips and woodworking techniques you’ll need to make a custom...
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, In The Studio, small painting
This is a tiny oil painting inspired by a walk through Hartshorne Woods. The frame is made from American black walnut and finished with a hand rubbed shellac and wax finish. This painting is at auction. All proceeds from this auction will benefit Make-A-Wish...
Aug 22, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio
This is a short proposal video. It will give the client a good idea of what a painting will look like when it’s scaled up. This is the first step when I work on commissioned paintings: I make a small study to give the client an idea for a full scale painting...
Aug 12, 2016 | Art Projects, In The Studio, Painting class
The painting made in this video is up for auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald house. Click the link to bid http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/122080940715?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT This is a fun and easy way to start painting. The focus is on...
Frame System$150.00
Red Flowers Tray # 1$125.00