Painting

Painting https://www.dailykos.com/tags/Painting News Community Action Copyright - Kos Media, LLC Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:14 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:42:14 +0000 rsshelp@dailykos.helpscoutapp.com rsshelp@dailykos.helpscoutapp.com ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1072 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/3/7/2371841/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1072?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be with the painting of me and the black C8 Corvette. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1071a.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1530105/large/paint1071a.jpg?1771965469" title="paint1071a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 11x5 inch wooden panel. It's actually one of those inspirational wall plaques that I found at a thrift shop. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-xl"><img alt="paint1071b.jpg" class="width-xl" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1530107/large/paint1071b.jpg?1771965554" title="paint1071b.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've now started to fill in the elements of the painting with some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1072.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1532774/large/paint1072.jpg?1772744139" title="paint1072.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more to show you next week. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2371841 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:00:05 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1071-Self Portrait Edition https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/2/28/2370262/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1071-Self-Portrait-Edition?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting.scene. It's of me at a recent track day in Monticello, New York. I drove the black C8 Corvette in the photo. Very slowly. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below.   <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1071a.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1530105/large/paint1071a.jpg?1771965469" title="paint1071a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 11x5 inch wooden panel. It's actually one of those inspirational wall plaques that I found at a thrift shop. I started with a grid and put down some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen directly below.   <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="paint1071b.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1530107/large/paint1071b.jpg?1771965553" title="paint1071b.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more to show you next week. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2370262 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 14:00:04 +0000 Street Prophets Friday: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam (Part II) https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/2/20/2369264/-Street-Prophets-Friday-Rijksmuseum-Amsterdam-Part-II?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Greetings and welcome to— what? Another open-threaded bit of community fluff, of course. This week I'm getting right to it with a second selection of photos from my visit to Amsterdam last Autumn. Here's <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/2/13/2368603/-Street-Prophets-Friday-Rijksmuseum-Amsterdam-photo-diary-open-thread" target="_blank" title="">a link to the first part</a> for your convenience. rss@dailykos.com (Marko the Werelynx) Art Community Museums Netherlands OpenThread Painting Photography StreetProphets _2369264 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 21:07:17 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1070 Happy Accident Edition https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/2/21/2369019/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1070-Happy-Accident-Edition?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Cape May, New Jersey scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1067.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1522474/large/paint1067.jpg?1769733144" title="paint1067.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1069.jpeg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1526190/large/paint1069.jpeg?1770842276" title="paint1069.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. Well, this week's installment is the result of a happy accident. I had added some paint and then tried to wipe it off. The result was a ghostly image. After that, I made a few small revisions and left it as it was. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. It is now done. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1070.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1527752/large/paint1070.jpg?1771274728" title="paint1070.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new painting to show you next week. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2369019 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:00:06 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1069 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/2/14/2368308/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1069?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Cape May, New Jersey scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1067.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1522474/large/paint1067.jpg?1769733144" title="paint1067.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1068.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1524099/large/paint1068.jpg?1770244137" title="paint1068.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now revised the image for more accuracy. Note that the color is not quite accurate as to the actual canvas. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1069.jpeg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1526190/large/paint1069.jpeg?1770842275" title="paint1069.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2368308 Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:00:23 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1068 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/2/7/2367219/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1068?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Cape May, New Jersey scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1067.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1522474/large/paint1067.jpg?1769733144" title="paint1067.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1067a.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1522476/large/paint1067a.jpg?1769733201" title="paint1067a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have made a quantum leap for this week. See below. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1068.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1524099/large/paint1068.jpg?1770244136" title="paint1068.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos CO Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2367219 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:00:06 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1067 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/1/31/2366235/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1067?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. It is a Cape May, New Jersey scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1067.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1522474/large/paint1067.jpg?1769733143" title="paint1067.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grind, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1067a.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1522476/large/paint1067a.jpg?1769733200" title="paint1067a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2366235 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:00:04 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1066 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/1/24/2364722/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1066?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Flagstaff, Arizona scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintgc.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504359/large/paintgc.jpg?1764723123" title="paintgc.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1065.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1517308/large/paint1065.jpg?1768333306" title="paint1065.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since last time I have revised the scene once again. This time it's for the completion of the painting. The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1066.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1519913/large/paint1066.jpg?1769042524" title="paint1066.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2364722 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 14:00:06 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1063 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2026/1/3/2360711/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1063?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Grand Canyon scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintgc.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504359/large/paintgc.jpg?1764723123" title="paintgc.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1062.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1511138/large/paint1062.jpg?1766676661" title="paint1062.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've now moved on to the remaining portion of the buttes. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1063.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1512759/large/paint1063.jpg?1767128807" title="paint1063.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2360711 Sat, 03 Jan 2026 14:00:05 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1062 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/12/27/2360030/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1062?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Grand Canyon scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintgc.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504359/large/paintgc.jpg?1764723123" title="paintgc.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1061.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1508660/large/paint1061.jpg?1765999362" title="paint1061.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've now further refined the butte to the left. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1062.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1511138/large/paint1062.jpg?1766676660" title="paint1062.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2360030 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 14:00:21 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol. 1061 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/12/20/2358866/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1061?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Grand Canyon scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintgc.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504359/large/paintgc.jpg?1764723123" title="paintgc.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1060.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1506074/large/paint1060.jpg?1765231359" title="paint1060.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've continued to work on the buttes. They have now been darkened and shadowed areas. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1061.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1508660/large/paint1061.jpg?1765999361" title="paint1061.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2358866 Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:00:06 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1060 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/12/13/2357501/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1060?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the Grand Canyon scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintgc.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504359/large/paintgc.jpg?1764723123" title="paintgc.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1059.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504360/large/paint1059.jpg?1764723168" title="paint1059.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've continued to work on the buttes. They have now been filled in with some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1060.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1506074/large/paint1060.jpg?1765231358" title="paint1060.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2357501 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 14:00:13 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1059 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/12/6/2356586/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1059?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. It is a Grand Canyon scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintgc.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504359/large/paintgc.jpg?1764723122" title="paintgc.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grind, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1059.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1504360/large/paint1059.jpg?1764723166" title="paint1059.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2356586 Sat, 06 Dec 2025 14:00:10 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1058 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/29/2355851/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1058?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Cape May second empire house. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054a.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493603/large/paint1054a.jpg?1761690987" title="paint1054a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1057.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1500315/large/paint1057.jpg?1763589935" title="paint1057.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now completed the left side and added the building to the right side. The painting is now done. The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1058.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1502924/large/paint1058.jpg?1764277629" title="paint1058.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2355851 Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:13 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1057 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/22/2354646/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1057?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Cape May second empire house. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054a.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493603/large/paint1054a.jpg?1761690987" title="paint1054a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1056.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1497785/large/paint1056.jpg?1762815709" title="paint1056.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I've now jumped several steps ahead. I've painted the siding and roof of the house. The shadowed areas will wait until next week. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1057.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1500315/large/paint1057.jpg?1763589934" title="paint1057.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2354646 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 14:00:03 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1056 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/15/2353161/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1056?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of the Cape May second empire house. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054a.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493603/large/paint1054a.jpg?1761690987" title="paint1054a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1055.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1495839/large/paint1055.jpg?1762290005" title="paint1055.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now moved on to a brown outline, moving closer to the color I'll be using. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1056.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1497785/large/paint1056.jpg?1762815708" title="paint1056.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2353161 Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:03 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1055 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/8/2352089/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1055?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Wilderstein, the Hudson Valley home of FDR cousin Daisy Suckley. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054a.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493603/large/paint1054a.jpg?1761690987" title="paint1054a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 9x9 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493604/large/paint1054.jpg?1761691039" title="paint1054.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now painted over my pencil sketch.  Above paint has been added to the sky and green to the sides and below.  More to come next week. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1055.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1495839/large/paint1055.jpg?1762290003" title="paint1055.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2352089 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:00:13 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1054 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/11/1/2350951/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1054?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. It is a Cape May, New Jersey scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a mrecent visit.) is seen directly below. I have attempted this before to no great result. I'm going to try once again. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054a.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493603/large/paint1054a.jpg?1761690986" title="paint1054a.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 6x6 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grind, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1054.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1493604/large/paint1054.jpg?1761691038" title="paint1054.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2350951 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:10 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1053 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/10/25/2349559/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1053?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1052.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1488300/large/paint1052.jpg?1760555456" title="paint1052.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. Since last time I have revised the driveway and added some yellow to the shrubs. The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1053.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1490858/large/paint1053.jpg?1760992233" title="paint1053.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2349559 Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:00:01 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1052 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/10/18/2348747/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1052?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1051.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1485199/large/paint1051.jpg?1759693858" title="paint1051.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now revised the centra circle and the bushes along the driveway. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1052.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1488300/large/paint1052.jpg?1760555455" title="paint1052.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2348747 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 13:00:05 +0000 Top Comments: A Visit to the Getty Center https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/10/12/2348181/-Top-Comments-A-Visit-to-the-Getty-Center?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="top_comments_header.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1335826/large/top_comments_header.jpg?1724012551" title="top_comments_header.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> <blockquote> Here at Top Comments we strive to nourish community by rounding up some of the site's best, funniest, most mojo'd & most informative commentary, and we depend on your help!! If you see a comment by another Kossack that deserves wider recognition, please send it either to topcomments at gmail or to the <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/newthread/Top%20Comments" target="_blank">Top Comments group mailbox</a> by 9:30pm Eastern. Please please please include a few words about why you sent it in as well as your user name (even if you think we know it already :-)), so we can credit you with the find! </blockquote> Hubby had a birthday last week, and to celebrate, we decided to visit the Getty Center in Los Angeles.  While I had visited the Getty Museum that resides in an Italian villa in Malibu 35 years ago, I had never been to the “new” museum, which opened in 1997.  It took us more than three hours to wrestle through rush-hour traffic (we visited on a weekday), but the visit was definitely worth it. Interestingly, while you have to pay for parking, visiting the museum itself is free.  I suspect there’s some kind of public transportation to get there, but this being Los Angeles, most people pay to park. <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at12.25.00AM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487244/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at12.25.00AM.png?1760253933" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at12.25.00AM.png"> <figcaption>Lievan van Latham (Flemish, 15th Century) Gracienne Taking Leave of Her Father the SultanL</figcaption> </figure> We started with Medieval art, as we usually do.  There was a special exhibit on travel in Medieval times, which consisted mostly of illuminated manuscripts.  To the right is an image of one of the manuscripts we saw, showing the European prince leaving the palace of his bride’s father to take her to his home in Europe, where she would become a Christian.  Most of the travel depicted in these books was associated with Pilgrimages, though there were some examples of travel for business. Because most of the Medieval paintings are religious, we play “spot that saint” by trying to recognize their attributes, which usually have something to do with how they were martyred.  St. Peter holds the keys to Heaven, St. Paul carries a sword, and St. Catherine of Alexandria usually carries a pice of the torture wheel that broke when she was on it.  We learned that the attribute for St. Stephen is rocks, which are depicted on his head.  (He was martyred by stoning.)  Take a close look at the head of the figure on the right in the painting below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at6.16.50PM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487520/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at6.16.50PM.png?1760318251" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at6.16.50PM.png"> <figcaption>Mariotto di Nardo (Italian, 1408) Saints Laurence and Stephen</figcaption> </figure> </div> As we proceeded on into the Renaissance, the paintings became less stylized and more natural.  Below is one of the paintings we saw, a depiction of David receiving Goliath’s sword after their battle.   <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at12.58.01AM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487250/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at12.58.01AM.png?1760255922" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at12.58.01AM.png"> <figcaption>Aert de Gelder (Dutch, 1680s) Ahimelech Giving the Sword of Goliath to David</figcaption> </figure> </div> There were still quite a few paintings of events in the Bible, but there is also quite a bit more portraiture, as well as scenes from classical myth.  I was surprised to discover a very famous painting by Titian, “Venus and Adonis,” in the gallery.  Adonis is called to the hunt, but Venus begs him not to go because, being immortal, she knows that he will die.  And this is why an immortal should never date a mortal. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at1.11.03AM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487253/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at1.11.03AM.png?1760256738" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at1.11.03AM.png"> <figcaption>Titian (Italian, 1555-1560) Venus and Adonis</figcaption> </figure> </div> Progressing through time, the subject matter of painting diversified further to include landscapes, still life, and genre paintings.  An example of a landscape (sort of) that I liked a lot was Canaletto’s “The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola.”  I thought the view of the canal was lovely, and the effects of the reflections in the water were exceptional. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at1.22.24AM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487255/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at1.22.24AM.png?1760257651" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at1.22.24AM.png"> <figcaption>Canaletto (Italian, 1738) The Grand Canal in Venice from Palazzo Flangini to Campo San Marcuola</figcaption> </figure> </div> I took this next photo myself, a bust of Pope Paul V, sculpted by Bernini.  What struck me about it is how thoroughly natural this depiction is, how I’ve met people who look just like him.  The detail was exceptional. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="IMG_1930.JPG" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487371/large/IMG_1930.JPG?1760288598" title="IMG_1930.JPG"> <figcaption>Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Italian, 1622) Bust of Pope Paul V</figcaption> </figure> </div> I was heartened that the Getty has paintings by women artists, some going back to the Renaissance.  Below is an example by the painter Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun, a portrait of an aristocrat.  She mainly made portraits of women aristocrats in France.  Despite the glorification of the aristocracy, it’s nice to see women artists getting their due. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at10.11.16AM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487374/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at10.11.16AM.png?1760289461" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at10.11.16AM.png"> <figcaption>Elisabeth Vigée-Lebrun (France, 1797-1800) The Viscomtesse de Vaudreuil</figcaption> </figure> </div> I could go on this way for a very long time, but let’s fast-forward to the 19th Century and bring this diary to a close.  After seeing the wealth of artwork from previous centuries, it was surprising to me how little there appeared to be of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art—just a couple of gallery rooms.  There may have been more in other rooms, but it was the end of the day, and our feet were sore.   However, the art we saw was of very high quality.  For instance, here is a painting by Edouard Manet (NOT Monet!) which shows both poignance and savage social commentary. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at5.00.57PM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487504/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at5.00.57PM.png?1760313798" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at5.00.57PM.png"> <figcaption>Edouard Manet (French, 1878) The Rue Mosnier with Flags</figcaption> </figure> </div> For me, however, the high point was van Gogh’s Irises.  This is the painting at the top of the diary, but I’ll repeat it here. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned"><img alt="Screenshot2025-10-12at5.29.46PM.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1487510/large/Screenshot2025-10-12at5.29.46PM.png?1760315441" title="Screenshot2025-10-12at5.29.46PM.png"> <figcaption>Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1889) Irises</figcaption> </figure> </div> When I came upon this painting, any number of tourists were having their pictures taken in front of it.  It is clearly a prize possession of the museum.  I managed to get a good spot where I could contemplate the painting for a few minutes, and it felt like I was having a spiritual experience.  I’ve seen photos and prints of this painting before, but there was something about seeing the real thing, seeing the paint as van Gogh himself brushed it on the canvas.  This is one of the first paintings he finished while at the asylum at Saint-Rémy.  I look at the white iris on the left, the one that doesn’t fit in with the rest, and I have to wonder if van Gogh identified with it.  I love art, but it’s rare for a work of art to have such a profound effect on me. Again, I could go on, but this diary is already long.  We didn’t see any art from the 20th Century, and if they had any, it wasn’t clear where it was located.  We’ll have to come back at some point to see what we missed. Comments are below the fold. rss@dailykos.com (gizmo59) Art Community GettyCenter Painting Rescued TopComments _2348181 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:00:06 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1051 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/10/11/2347093/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1051?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1050.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1483451/large/paint1050.jpg?1759258205" title="paint1050.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have made considerable changes to the driveway and greenery. The surface has been revised with some texture. The circular lawn and shrubs have been repainted and faded with watery white paint. I'm hoping to show distance with the fading of various elements. Let me know what you see. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1051.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1485199/large/paint1051.jpg?1759693857" title="paint1051.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2347093 Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:00:04 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1050 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/10/4/2346243/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1050?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1049.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1480982/large/paint1049.jpg?1758584960" title="paint1049.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now begun further work on the driveway. Much more to come. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1050.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1483451/large/paint1050.jpg?1759258204" title="paint1050.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2346243 Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:08:58 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1049 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/9/27/2344947/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1049?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1048.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1476384/large/paint1048.jpg?1757456387" title="paint1048.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now begun the driveway and circle of grass. Much more to come. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1049.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1480982/large/paint1049.jpg?1758584959" title="paint1049.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2344947 Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:00:18 +0000 Saturday Painting Palooza Bentley Edition https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/9/20/2344392/-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Bentley-Edition?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= <figure class="image-captioned width-xl align-right"><img alt="IMG_1198.jpeg" class="width-xl" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1479715/large/IMG_1198.jpeg?1758289101" title="IMG_1198.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> I’m out of town for a couple of days. Here’s a nice Bentley I saw at the Tanger Outlets. No doubt that the owner of this $300,000 Bentley was out hunting for bargains.     Feel free to post photos of your work.    See you next week. Thanks  rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Community Painting _2344392 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 13:00:12 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1048 Experimental Edition https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/9/13/2342654/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1048-Experimental-Edition?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1047.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1474432/large/paint1047.jpg?1756947593" title="paint1047.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time, I have continued to work on the painting. I have worked toward the experimental part. I'm attempting to show distance by fading the house. The first time I had heard of aerial perspective was in my college art history course. (That was circa AD 1902.) We'll see how it goes. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1048.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1476384/large/paint1048.jpg?1757456386" title="paint1048.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2342654 Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:12 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1047 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/9/6/2341730/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1047?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1046.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1472433/large/paint1046.jpg?1756420765" title="paint1046.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have added some further paint to the mansion and the surrounding grounds. It's always nice to see the white of the canvas disappear. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1047.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1474432/large/paint1047.jpg?1756947592" title="paint1047.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2341730 Sat, 06 Sep 2025 13:00:15 +0000 Support Katalogue Members https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/9/29/2341333/-Support-Katalogue-Members?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= All vendors are active members on DKos.  The listings start with their DKos name.  If ya know ‘em please support ‘em!  Please be aware — shipping charges are going up on 10/1.  Get some holiday gifts now!  Thanks!!!!   <h3 class="AlignCenter">Please bookmark this diary for later gift giving! </h3> <hr> <h3>Arts and Crafts</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="ak.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405222/large/ak.jpg?1741127064" title="ak.jpg"> <figcaption>Asterkitty</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/asterkitty" target="_blank">asterkitty</a> —  <a href="https://www.alexalev.com/shop.html" target="_blank">Alexandria Levin</a> - has a site colorful oils and watercolors. Beautiful, strange, and colorful magical realist oil paintings. Plus newer watercolors. She also creates one-of-a kind-<a href="https://www.alexalev.com/beaded-jewelry-2.html" target="_blank">beaded glass and stone jewelry.</a>  Her <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/AlexandriaLevin/shop?asc=u" target="_blank">Redbubble site </a>has over 200 designs on clothing, stickers, magnets, and more.  Along with her published books — <a href="https://paintedjay.com/" target="_blank">here.  </a>  <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="sw1.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1404457/large/sw1.jpg?1740947505" title="sw1.jpg"> <figcaption>Quilts!</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/BeadLady" target="_blank">Beadlady</a> has top quality homemade quilts in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuiltsUniquebyLaura?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1290071283" target="_blank">Quilts Unique Etsy Store</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuiltsUniquebyLaura?ref=profile_header" target="_blank">.</a>  Handmade from start to finish with top grade cottons. Hopefully there won’t be tariffs on cotton!  Free shipping.  </li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="dm.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1404462/large/dm.jpg?1740947699" title="dm.jpg"> <figcaption>rcbowman work</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/CathyM" target="_blank">CathyM</a><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/CathyM" target="_blank">'s</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cathymcguire" target="_blank">E</a><a>tsy</a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cathymcguire" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/cathymcguire" target="_blank">shop</a> has handmade jewelry, Xmas patchwork stockings in season.  Cat, dog and chicken themed items, vintage patterns, aprons, t-shirts, and tote bags, some using her own designed fabric - which you can find over at <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/cathymcg" target="_blank">Spoonflower</a>.  She has also written many books. Newest one “The Dream Hunt” can be found <a href="https://www.cathymcguire.com/" target="_blank">here at her website.</a>   </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/rcbowman" target="_blank">rcbowman</a> and <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/dabug" target="_blank">dabu</a> has a shop for patinaed brass metalwork -- candlesticks, Menorahs, vases, clocks, jewelry and more...this is a father/son family business.  <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/dmbstudio/?etsrc=sdt" target="_blank">There Etsy site here.</a>   </li> <li> *<a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Murphoney" target="_blank">Murphoney</a>. Go to Great Panes <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/goto" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>  for small gift items.  (Closed for now.)    </li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="catcopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1408844/large/catcopy.jpg?1741982152" title="catcopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Cat mat</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/strawbale" target="_blank">strawbale</a>.  <a href="https://blessedearth4.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">CatMats</a> are little quilts with catnip strewn all through the batting.  Large size is about 15x21. Medium about 9×13.  Small mats are variable in size, intended for playing.  If your cat likes catnip, they will love their CatMat! Scroll down her webpage to order.   </li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="dont.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1408846/large/dont.jpg?1741982243" title="dont.jpg"> <figcaption>Rumproaster</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Rump%20Roaster" target="_blank">Rump Roaster</a> offers protest-legal sign posts, as well as political, humorous, and motivational buttons. “I am very pleased with my latest sign post design, and hope more people will like it. It is much easier to use than the standard duct-tape to a mailing tube variety,and accepts standard 22 x 28" posterboard.”  Check out his Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/IridescentFeather" target="_blank">Iridescent Feather</a>.</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Fine Art — Painting, Drawing, Digital Art, Photography, Sculpture</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="mw.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405196/large/mw.jpg?1741124882" title="mw.jpg"> <figcaption>michelwin</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/michelewln" target="_blank">michelewln</a>'   <a href="http://artbymichelewilson.com/art.htm" target="_blank">Art by Michele Wilson</a> is where you will find imaginative fantasy art.  Find something romantic for your wall here!  Don't miss Michele's extraordinary photos -- you will find them <a href="http://artbymichelewilson.com/photography.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. Great prices on beautiful art!</li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="how.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405197/large/how.jpg?1741125003" title="how.jpg"> <figcaption>Boran</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/boran2" target="_blank">boran2</a> has fine art paintings in acrylic -- visit his <a href="https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702385753&ref=bookmarks&_rdr#_=_" target="_blank">gallery </a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027702385753&ref=bookmarks&_rdr#_=_" target="_blank">on Facebook </a>and find something special for your walls! <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="catcopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405192/large/catcopy.jpg?1741124613" title="catcopy.jpg"> <figcaption>DavidW</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/DavidW" target="_blank">DavidW</a>  is the artist at the  <a href="http://www.davidwoodwardgallery.com/" target="_blank">David Woodward Gallery</a>  The place for watercolor fine art -- landscapes, custom portraits, and pet portraits are available.   </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/elenacarlena" target="_blank">elenacarlena</a> draws designs to order! For wall art or to be placed on shirts, mugs, calendars, or any other items available at either her <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/elenacarlena" target="_blank">Teepublic</a> or <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/lesbeastiables" target="_blank">Zazzle</a> shop.  You can ask her to design a cartoon just for you, caricatures of you, your family, friends, or pets! <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/newthread/elenacarlena" target="_blank"> C</a><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/newthread/elenacarlena" target="_blank">ontact her here</a> with a KosMessage.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Msongs" target="_blank">Msongs</a>.    <a href="http://www.hawaiilovesart.com/" target="_blank">Hawaii Loves Art</a> is a shop with lovely, tropical batik and digital art inspired by the islands of Hawaii. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="hib.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405204/large/hib.jpg?1741125685" title="hib.jpg"> <figcaption>Hawaii art</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/jtg" target="_blank">jtg</a> offers fine art <a href="https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-james-green" target="_blank">James Thomas Green Art.</a>  From cats to golfers, the art is varied and colorful. He  is also a Freelancer Graphic Design; contact him through <a href="https://www.freelancer.com/u/Otternaut" target="_blank">JamesG.</a>   <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="ipcopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405206/large/ipcopy.jpg?1741125773" title="ipcopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Inner Planet</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Wino" target="_blank">wino</a>   <a href="http://www.innerplanetartworks.com/" target="_blank">Inner Planet Artworks</a> is where you can find the imaginative pen and ink drawings of amazing work! <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="jc.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405209/large/jc.jpg?1741125951" title="jc.jpg"> <figcaption>JC photo</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/qua" target="_blank">qua</a>.   <a href="http://jamescraigphotography.com/" target="_blank">James Craig Photography</a> has fine art B&W Photography with a book coming out "The Moon has been Eaten" – Images from a Year on Easter Island.  This is a perfect gift for lovers of exotic locales and fine art photography, and <a href="http://www.jamescraigphotography.com/books/index.html" target="_blank">other</a> <a href="http://www.jamescraigphotography.com/books/index.html" target="_blank"> books</a> are also available.  </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/quarkstomper" target="_blank">quarkstomper</a>   <a href="http://www.kurtoonsonline.com/" target="_blank">Kurtoons Online</a> -- Send him a photograph and he will turn it into a cartoon for you! <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="drag.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405210/large/drag.jpg?1741126035" title="drag.jpg"> <figcaption>Liv Rainey</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/maxomai" target="_blank">maxomai</a>   <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/raineysmith" target="_blank">Liv Rainey Smith</a> is his wife and makes art with a Lovecraft theme, ](Shop on a break right now.). </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/dot%20farmer" target="_blank">dot farmer</a>   <a href="http://www.lyneart.com/" target="_blank">Lyne Art</a> is where you can find the fine art by dot farmer and his wife. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="la.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1408395/large/la.jpg?1741884755" title="la.jpg"> <figcaption>Lyne</figcaption> </figure>  Contact them through the website to enquire about purchasing their lovely work. </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/mamajo2k" target="_blank">mamajo2k</a> runs The Heritage Photo Shoppe: where family history & photos meet digital scrapbooking. Turning old family photos into Heritage Photos, identifying relatives and ancestors for yourself and preserving family history for the next <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="jok.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1408399/large/jok.jpg?1741884974" title="jok.jpg"> <figcaption>mamajok</figcaption> </figure> generation, and generations to come. Kosmail her for more information. <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/11/12/2063390/-Welcome-to-my-Shoppe" target="_blank">More information in this diary.</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/morgansmom" target="_blank">morgansmom</a> and her son do gorgeous digital art.  Website on<a href="https://ko-fi.com/s/c1d2f254a6" target="_blank"> Ko-fi</a>. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="mamacopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1408397/large/mamacopy.jpg?1741884865" title="mamacopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Morgans</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/cv%20lurking%20gf" target="_blank">Naomi Duffey</a> makes porcelain and porcelain/mixed media sculptures, up to 22 inches in size. You can see a sampling of her work <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVCJuKC2CMU" target="_blank">in this video</a>. She'd be glad to discuss her work with you <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/newthread/cv%20lurking%20gf" target="_blank">by kosmail</a>, or at her email, <a href="mailto:naomi@naomiduffey.com" target="_blank">naomi@naomiduffey.com</a>. (If you email her, please use “Artwork” for your subject line so you don't get thrown out with the spam!)</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/John%20M%20Webb" target="_blank">John M Webb</a> has on <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/worldwidewebb/shop" target="_blank">W</a><a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/worldwidewebb/shop" target="_blank">orldWideWebb</a> — you can order prints, or put them on coffee mugs, clocks, journals, and more! <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="jw.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405215/large/jw.jpg?1741126592" title="jw.jpg"> <figcaption>WWwebb</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://wingssilverwork.com/" target="_blank">Wings: NDN Silver</a>  Exquisite Native American silver jewelry by Kossack <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Aji" target="_blank">Aji</a>’s husband, Wings -- the beautiful spirit in this jewelry is palpable.  Treat yourself or someone you love! <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/11/25/1039809/-Wings:-Hands-on-Silver-Native-Art-%28Kos-Katalogue-Member%29?via=recent" target="_blank">THIS IS OUR STORY</a>.  NDN Silver s not just for jewelry -- Wings also is an art photographer! Use the Contact for on Wings’ website to inquire about purchase. Must see Native American workmanship!!!!!</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Books and other writings</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/akmk" target="_blank">akmk</a> Crystal Images Photography and Publishing, <a href="https://www.akmk.com/" target="_blank">www.akmk.com</a> carries Alaska/Yukon/Arctic photo books. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="ayalcover200.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405094/large/ayalcover200.jpg?1741114793" title="ayalcover200.jpg"> <figcaption>Akmk</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/BMScott" target="_blank">BMScott</a> translated and published Dirk van den Boom’s German-language science fiction mystery Eobal into English.  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Eobal-Dirk-van-den-Boom-ebook/dp/B0713VMF37" target="_blank">Amazon as ebook and trade paperback</a> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="bm.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1404466/large/bm.jpg?1740948049" title="bm.jpg"> <figcaption>BM Scott book</figcaption> </figure>  </li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="cmcopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1474104/large/cmcopy.jpg?1756859542" title="cmcopy.jpg"> <figcaption>CathyM </figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/CathyM" target="_blank">CathyM</a><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/CathyM" target="_blank">'s</a>  has six books of poetry, a science fiction novel, Lifeline and science fiction short stores. <a href="https://www.cathymcguire.com/" target="_blank">“The Dream Hunt” </a>can be found<a href="https://www.cathymcguire.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.cathymcguire.com/" target="_blank">www.cathymcquire.com</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/chloris%20creator" target="_blank">C</a><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/chloris%20creator" target="_blank">hloris Creator</a> has written several novels; from Jane Austen Fan Fiction (murder mysteries), to novels based on Greek mythology (stories of Jocasta, Antigone, Clytemnestra and Niobe), and even a book about writing fiction.  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Victoria-Grossack/author/B004GSZ0RK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true" target="_blank" title="">Her Amazon listings. </a>    </li> <li>  <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/DebtorsPrison" target="_blank">DebtorsPrison</a> posts regularly about books on Daily KOS: Nonfiction Views book review diary runs every Tuesday evening at 10pm EDT, 7pm PDT (9pm EST when the clocks fall back.) He posts a weekly curated list of new books of interest to BIPOC readers, as a comment in Tuesday afternoon’s Black Kos diary. He also runs a brick and mortar bookshop in Sedona, AZ and an online shop:  <a href="https://theliteratelizard.com/" target="_blank">The Literate Lizard Online Bookstore</a><a href="https://theliteratelizard.com/" target="_blank">. </a> 15%Off discount to Kossacks; just use the coupon code DAILYKOS in checkout. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="liz.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405097/large/liz.jpg?1741115095" title="liz.jpg"> <figcaption>Literate Lizard</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/comments/1335604/54704437#c2" target="_blank">Ellid</a>'s writing has been published a number of times.  Click the link to find details on her scholarly work about Medieval clothing and antique quilts -- and, under another name, some erotica!  Kossack <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Ellid" target="_blank">Ellid</a>   <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="eric.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405095/large/eric.jpg?1741115012" title="eric.jpg"> <figcaption>Garbage flowers</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/ericlewis0" target="_blank">ericlewis0</a> has a book out, <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Garbage-Flowers/Eric-Lewis/Green-Groovy/9781935703167" target="_blank">Garbage Flowers</a>, which shows you how to recycle "trash" into flowers and bouquets.  Create beauty from the contents of your junk drawer!</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/gchaucer2" target="_blank">gchaucer2</a> wrote <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Stilled-Lives-Murders-Anna-Burdette/dp/1514675889/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" target="_blank">Stilled Lives: The T-Town Murders</a>.  Not for the faint of heart!  </li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="andy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1404480/large/andy.jpg?1740948724" title="andy.jpg"> <figcaption>Andy!!</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/qua" target="_blank">qua</a>.   <a href="http://www.jamescraigphotography.com/books/the-moon-has-been-eaten--se-comi-la-luna.html" target="_blank" title="">James Craig Photography</a> offers a limited edition book of fine, B&W photos taken on Easter Island during a year's sojourn there, "The Moon has been Eaten".  This is a perfect gift for lovers of exotic locales and fine art photography, and <a href="http://www.jamescraigphotography.com/books/index.html" target="_blank">other books</a> are also available.    </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Horsefeathers" target="_blank">Horsefeathers</a> has published a compilation of Andy adventures in an e-book called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Big-Book-Andy-More-Aliens-ebook/dp/B076Q3ZT9K/" target="_blank">The Big Book of Andy – Now With More Aliens</a>. You can read more about it in this <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/10/27/1710222/-The-ANDY-book-is-IN-THE-HOUSE" target="_blank" title="">Dkos Diary.</a> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="jdcopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1404469/large/jdcopy.jpg?1740948307" title="jdcopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Jeffersonian</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Jeffersonian%20Democrat" target="_blank">J</a><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Jeffersonian%20Democrat" target="_blank" title="">effersonian Democrat</a> has a book coming out at end of year. If you’re a Tolkien fan: Germanic Heroes, Courage, and Fate: Northern Narratives J.R.R. Tolkien’s Legendarium.  You’ll find it at <a href="http://www.walking-tree.org/" target="_blank">Walking Tree Publishers.  </a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://kellymccullough.com/bookstore/" target="_blank">Kelly McCullough</a> (kossack <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/KMc" target="_blank">KMc</a>) writes science fiction and fantasy for adults and children. Two series from ACE (Penguin Random House) books WebMage and Fallen Blade are aimed at adult readers. And School For Sidekicks and Magic, Madness and Mischief are middle grade published by Feiwel and Friends (Macmillan). <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="km2.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405156/large/km2.jpg?1741121134" title="km2.jpg"> <figcaption>Kelly’s book</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Kevvboy" target="_blank">Kevvboy</a>  In <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Georgia-Bottoms-Novel-Mark-Childress/dp/0316033049" target="_blank" title="">Georgia Bottoms</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Georgia-Bottoms-Novel-Mark-Childress/dp/0316033049" target="_blank">,</a> Mark Childress proves once again his unmistakable skill for combining the hilarious and the absurd to reveal the inner workings of the rebellious human heart. His newest is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/One-Mississippi-Novel-Mark-Childress/dp/0316012114/ref=pd_bxgy_img_d_sccl_1/147-7074508-3017232?pd_rd_w=pRdOj&content-id=amzn1.sym.839d7715-b862-4989-8f65-c6f9502d15f9&pf_rd_p=839d7715-b862-4989-8f65-c6f9502d15f9&pf_rd_r=H5H85VX04PFA3VFJ6ZMX&pd_rd_wg=eFlZT&pd_rd_r=07c6a390-2986-4c5b-ab2b-728dde5dda44&pd_rd_i=0316012114&psc=1" target="_blank">One Missisippi.</a>   </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Matt%20Z" target="_blank" title="">Matt Z</a> (Matt Zimmer) has a Free Online Comic on his website "Gilda And Meek And The Un-Iverse".  It costs nothing but time well spent: <a href="https://gildaandmeekandtheuniverse.blogspot.com/2020/02/welcome-to-gilda-and-meek-and-un-iverse.html" target="_blank" title="">gildaandmeekandtheuniverse.blogspot.com/…</a> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="mercycopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1474022/large/mercycopy.jpg?1756831432" title="mercycopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Mercy Ormont</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/users/mercy%20ormont" target="_blank" title="">Mercy Ormont</a> has a new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Sky-Daughters-Kingdom-Book-ebook/dp/B0FNQKGFDH?ref_=ast_author_dp" target="_blank" title="">The Broken Sky</a> out on Amazon. It’s the second book in the Daughters of the Kingdom series. It’s a cross between Fantasy, Science Fiction, and a family saga, and has a mystery to be solved if the reader is so inclined. </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/mHainds" target="_blank" title="">mHainds</a> has a 5 star rated book out, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Border-Walk-Mark-J-Hainds/dp/0578201704/" target="_blank" title="">Border Walk</a>, about a journey along the Mexico border. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="bw.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405220/large/bw.jpg?1741126940" title="bw.jpg"> <figcaption>mHainds</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Naseweiss396" target="_blank" title="">Naseweiss396</a> writes historical fiction for middle grade and young adult readers, some children's picture books, and more. You can read about her work on her website <a href="https://www.malvevonhassell.com/" target="_blank" title="">https://www.malvevonhassell.com</a> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="ac.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405160/large/ac.jpg?1741121490" title="ac.jpg"> <figcaption>Naseweiss396</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/RASalvatore" target="_blank" title="">RASalvatore</a> writes Sci-Fi/Fantasy. <a href="http://rasalvatore.com/bookstore/default.aspx" target="_blank" title="">Pinquickle’s Folly and Lolth’s Warrior</a>  </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/users/Rick%20from%20Stevens%20Point" target="_blank" title="">Rick from Stevens Point</a>  has written <a href="https://thebumblepoint.com/" target="_blank" title="">The Freakin Destination</a>. A tale of mirth & mayhem on the Ice Age Trail.   <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="rick.jpg" class="width-sm" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1523179/large/rick.jpg?1769965698" title="rick.jpg"> <figcaption>Rick’s book. </figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/old%2060s%20radical" target="_blank">old 60’s radical</a> (Thomas D’Alessio) is an author!  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-D-DAlessio/author/B0BNC3WBQK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true" target="_blank">T</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thomas-D-DAlessio/author/B0BNC3WBQK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true" target="_blank" title="">wo books on Amazon.</a> Integral Quadrants and Moral Quandaries: an integration of the work of Robert Pirsig and Ken Wilber toward an ecology of morals, and An ABCdium for Irritated Times.   <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="old.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405158/large/old.jpg?1741121272" title="old.jpg"> <figcaption>Old 60’s book</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/SensibleShoes" target="_blank">SensibleShoes</a> writes fantasy novels appropriate for ages 8 and up as author <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sage-Blackwood/e/B00BJ6IWWW/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1497125431&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Sage Blackwood</a>.  In fantasy, her most recent book is Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded, which came out this year from HarperCollins; there's also the JINX trilogy. Also writes historical YA as author <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Karen-Schwabach/e/B001HCXXT0/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1497125616&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Karen Schwabach</a>.  In historical, most recent book is The Storm Before Atlanta. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="bs.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405162/large/bs.jpg?1741121591" title="bs.jpg"> <figcaption>Sensible Shoes</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Tara%20the%20Antisocial%20Social%20Worker" target="_blank">Tara the Antisocial Social Worker's</a> novel <a href="https://www.powells.com/book/the-cosmic-turkey-9781951471057" target="_blank">The Cosmic Turkey</a> is a science fiction comedy. Her new book: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Crossed-Pelican-Cosmic-Turkey/dp/B0CM7Z7GG1/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2KTMMAL76OU32&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.p4uKvbE9IhT6rJ2AVLD7ZjlGGPm11I1b-KlJJUVdQW7qLW9PkdGPonvtcCFJmMt5YGGApdgLvHWrZ6NuM8bKYrN7olk95VSUBkM_oaV0VVY.zukWmOcuzV4vtUHW-Y-i8aS6SqAYjrK_lG4gX1NHjFQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=laura+ruth+loomis&qid=1717882649&s=books&sprefix=laura+ruth+loomis%2Cstripbooks%2C146&sr=1-2." target="_blank">The Star Crossed Pelican</a> is out following along the Cosmic Turkey science fiction comedy genre. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="715uKeLGzyL._SL1500_.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1309795/large/715uKeLGzyL._SL1500_.jpg?1718043428" title="715uKeLGzyL._SL1500_.jpg"> <figcaption>Tara’s new book</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/teresahill" target="_blank">terestahill</a> writes romantic suspense, women's fiction and romance; Here is a list of her 16 books on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Teresa-Hill/e/B001H6P8YE" target="_blank">her Amazon page</a>.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/users/tombradleyjr" target="_blank">tombradleyjr</a> has eight mystery novels based on the Big Island of Hawaii.  You can find them at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Bradley-Jr/e/B00CEAUMPM/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1" target="_blank">Amazon</a> and <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Tom%20Bradley%20Jr.%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a>.</li> </ul> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="tbcopy.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/1229281/large/tbcopy.jpg?1695075338" title="tbcopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Tbradley</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/users/lostintheozarks" target="_blank">lostintheozarks</a>  <a href="https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/jelmazudy" target="_blank">Judith Ulrich</a> has published her own and others’ books.  One of her books is about <a href="https://www.lulu.com/shop/judith-ulrich/gentryville-my-corner-of-the-ozarks/paperback/product-1z9jk67d.html?page=1&pageSize=4" target="_blank">Gentryville: my corner of the Ozarks,</a> a pictorial review of daily walks through the Ozarks.    </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/winifred3" target="_blank">winifred3</a> is an author of speculative fiction books. Her latest series is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-OLearys-Boarding-House-Aliens-ebook/dp/B00JNK03N2" target="_blank">Mrs. O'Leary's Boarding House: Aliens Only available at </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-OLearys-Boarding-House-Aliens-ebook/dp/B00JNK03N2" target="_blank">Amazon</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mrs-OLearys-Boarding-House-Aliens-ebook/dp/B00JNK03N2" target="_blank">. </a> Plus a few new ones: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Earths-Guardian-Witches-Grail-Talisman-ebook/dp/B07V5B8RHZ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2CJ2XX933F2KJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JpUquu89Ra3gOuqmGrsnzovG03UQkDvU10eySvTXatCWHpmCjl9p6BNijvOmz49sschhphwgZYlt--reMBTLkDFmavl-FZrCwvA-_NzygRPwdKwHor9kd-JxOiuqGdzdlwXSQZQYhaXWJu4b-pkwCFV8nF27bGJ0WchhppncLmcJcTF0y0Q_usNu4EvmLG9H-w6Muaml8OQNxTJq6VCu_iDv5ma1XCGPdueCBWEpius.oyyQph4wvYbfbzYdcH09YB_vjYXmgUBUBjEW_FDs9FM&dib_tag=se&keywords=w.+f.+halsey&qid=1715653487&sprefix=w.+f.+halsey%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-5" target="_blank">Earths Guardian Witches: The Grail Talisman.</a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pixies-Passages-Possibilities-Collection-Science-ebook/dp/B013ZUHWY8/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2CJ2XX933F2KJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JpUquu89Ra3gOuqmGrsnzovG03UQkDvU10eySvTXatCWHpmCjl9p6BNijvOmz49sschhphwgZYlt--reMBTLkDFmavl-FZrCwvA-_NzygRPwdKwHor9kd-JxOiuqGdzdlwXSQZQYhaXWJu4b-pkwCFV8nF27bGJ0WchhppncLmcJcTF0y0Q_usNu4EvmLG9H-w6Muaml8OQNxTJq6VCu_iDv5ma1XCGPdueCBWEpius.oyyQph4wvYbfbzYdcH09YB_vjYXmgUBUBjEW_FDs9FM&dib_tag=se&keywords=w.+f.+halsey&qid=1715653684&sprefix=w.+f.+halsey%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-6" target="_blank">Pixies Passages and Possiblities.</a>  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Last-Princess-Atlantis-W-Halsey-ebook/dp/B0070O29NU/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2CJ2XX933F2KJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JpUquu89Ra3gOuqmGrsnzovG03UQkDvU10eySvTXatCWHpmCjl9p6BNijvOmz49sschhphwgZYlt--reMBTLkDFmavl-FZrCwvA-_NzygRPwdKwHor9kd-JxOiuqGdzdlwXSQZQYhaXWJu4b-pkwCFV8nF27bGJ0WchhppncLmcJcTF0y0Q_usNu4EvmLG9H-w6Muaml8OQNxTJq6VCu_iDv5ma1XCGPdueCBWEpius.oyyQph4wvYbfbzYdcH09YB_vjYXmgUBUBjEW_FDs9FM&dib_tag=se&keywords=w.+f.+halsey&qid=1715653684&sprefix=w.+f.+halsey%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-7" target="_blank">The Last Princess of Atlantis. </a> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="book2.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/1229284/large/book2.jpg?1695075699" title="book2.jpg"> <figcaption>Winifreds book</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/wruckusgroink" target="_blank">wruckusgroink </a> has written a new 5 star book! <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Claude-Monet-Designs-Yankee-Stadium/dp/1685132057" target="_blank">Claude Money Designs Yankee Stadium: A Love Story! </a>   Plus six other books in Amazon under <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/stores/R.-Lee-Procter/author/B08NTXL969?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true" target="_blank">R. Lee Proctor.</a>  Check out <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Million-Dollar-Sticky-Note-Words-Change/dp/1600251854" target="_blank">The Million-Dollar Sticky Note</a>. </li> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/xajaxsingerx" target="_blank">xajaxsingerx</a> just had his first book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Days-Constantine-J-Singer/dp/1524740241/ref=zg_bsnr_10368513011_9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=CY0N4FEKCBFBW3CYCZ3X" target="_blank">Strange Days</a>, published.  “Contemporary fiction with a sci-fi edge, perfect for fans of Ernest Cline and Marie Lu.”  </li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Book Publisher</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="pp.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405185/large/pp.jpg?1741124032" title="pp.jpg"> <figcaption>Pisgah Press</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/users/nc%20doug" target="_blank">NC Doug</a>   <a href="https://pisgahpress.com/" target="_blank">Pisgah Press</a>  Fiction, nonfiction, poetry,  memoir, mystery (including the new "Bob & Marcus" gay  detective series by H.N. Hirsch), and some youth and kid lit. </li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Childrens Department  </h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="dr.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405187/large/dr.jpg?1741124189" title="dr.jpg"> <figcaption>Dr. Arch</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/ArchTeryx" target="_blank">ArchTeryx</a>    <a href="https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/dr.-arch-s-mutations" target="_blank">Dr. Arch's Mutations: Get Cultured!</a> is a microbiology teaching game -- ages 12+</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/michelewln" target="_blank">michelewln</a>  makes <a href="http://artbymichelewilson.com/uniquesockmonkeysbymichele.htm" target="_blank">Sock Monkeys</a> and <a href="http://artbymichelewilson.com/uniqueyarnoctopusbymichele.htm" target="_blank">Yarn Octupi</a>.  Charming and unique toys for children of all ages at very affordable prices! <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="sock.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405186/large/sock.jpg?1741124126" title="sock.jpg"> <figcaption>Sock Monkey</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.pittsborotoys.com/" target="_blank">Pittsboro Toys</a> in Pittsboro, NC, is run by <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/FishOutofWater" target="_blank">FishOutofWater</a>'s daughter -- pay them a visit!</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://dailykos.com/user/quarkstomper" target="_blank">quarkstomper</a> illustrated Kathy Stemke's children's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936021366/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=educationtips-20&camp=213381&creative=390973&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=1936021366&adid=1P6QNMZQSE875K4QG3XN&" target="_blank">Trouble on Earth Da</a>  and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sh-Let-Baby-Sleep/dp/1616331569?ref_=ast_author_dp" target="_blank">Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep. </a> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="tr.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405189/large/tr.jpg?1741124262" title="tr.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/SensibleShoes" target="_blank">SensibleShoes</a> writes fantasy novels appropriate for ages 8 & up as author <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sage-Blackwood/e/B00BJ6IWWW/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1497125431&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Sage Blackwood</a>.  In fantasy, her most recent book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HM22H7C/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0" target="_blank">Miss Ellicott's School for the Magically Minded,</a> which came out this year  from HarperCollins; there's also the JINX trilogy. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="ms.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405190/large/ms.jpg?1741124391" title="ms.jpg"> <figcaption>Miss Ellicott’s</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Shakludanto" target="_blank">Shakludanto</a>  <a href="https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/twelve-days-of-christmas" target="_blank">Twelve Days of Christmas</a> is a Christmas-themed card strategy game suitable for kids 12+.  What a stocking stuffer!  "It's simple enough for family fun, but game geek tested!"</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Clothing</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="psychedelic_donut_woven_throw_pillow.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/1198431/large/psychedelic_donut_woven_throw_pillow.jpg?1686596807" title="psychedelic_donut_woven_throw_pillow.jpg"> <figcaption>ACA Pillow!  </figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Brainwrap" target="_blank">Brainwrap</a> has <a href="https://www.cafepress.com/acasignups" target="_blank">ACA Signup Swag</a> available for the healthcare nerd in your life.  TShirts, Sweatshirts, Onesies, Blankets, and more! <a href="https://brainwrap.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://brainwrap.com/" target="_blank">Brainwrap also has a Web Design</a><a href="https://brainwrap.com/" target="_blank"> site</a> has been designing, developing, hosting and maintaining websites for businesses throughout Michigan and beyond since 1999.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/elenacarlena" target="_blank">elenacarlena</a> Check out her <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/elenacarlena" target="_blank">Teepublic Shop</a>, and her <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/lesbeastiables" target="_blank">Zazzle Shop</a>. She also does designs to order! For wall art or to be placed on any items available at either shop. Just <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/newthread/elenacarlena" target="_blank">contact her here</a> with a Message <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="ec.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405191/large/ec.jpg?1741124519" title="ec.jpg"> <figcaption>Tea cup!</figcaption> </figure> </li> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/ericlewis0" target="_blank">Ericlewis0</a> has Animal Nuz t-shirts!  Email animalnuz@gmail.com with your specific order. Supplies are limited. $20 + $4.75 shipping. add $5 for sizes XXL and XXXL.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Tara%20the%20Antisocial%20Social%20Worker" target="_blank">Tara the Antisocial Social Worker</a> has an assortment of <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/84638636?ref=studio-promote" target="_blank">t-shirts, mugs, and other swag at Redbubble</a> with the book's tag line: "Give us chocolate or give us death!"</li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Jewelry</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="octo.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1473675/large/octo.png?1756746392" title="octo.png"> <figcaption>Octopunx</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/KaliDava" target="_blank">KaliDava </a>has a cosplay jewelry Etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/octopunx" target="_blank">Octopunx</a>. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="leia.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1474025/large/leia.jpg?1756833203" title="leia.jpg"> <figcaption>Satine</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/users/Satine" target="_blank">Satine</a> makes handmade replicas (her own design) of Princess Leia's necklace that she wears in the final "medal ceremony" scene of Star Wars: A New Hope. Her Etsy website is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/lapinkrouge?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=844038389" target="_blank">lapinkrouge</a>. </li> </ul> <hr> <h3>Miscellaneous</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="bikecopy.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405177/large/bikecopy.jpg?1741123635" title="bikecopy.jpg"> <figcaption>Mt. Airy Bikes</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Lujane" target="_blank">Lujane</a>. <a href="http://www.bike123.com/" target="_blank">College Park Bicycles and Mt. Airy Bicycles</a>, two bicycle stores in Maryland, Mt. Airy Bicycles specializes in tandems and recumbent bikes and trikes.  Healthy transportation! </li> </ul> <hr> <h3></h3> <h3>Music, CDs, DVDs</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/beverlywoods" target="_blank">beverlywoods</a> plays hammered dulcimer.  <a href="https://beverlywoods.net/recordings/" target="_blank">Click this link</a><a href="https://beverlywoods.net/recordings/" target="_blank"> </a>to buy her lovely recordings of Irish, Shetland, English, and original music!</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Crashing%20Vor" target="_blank">Crashing Vor</a>'s music is available <a href="https://www.louisianamusicfactory.com/?s=Louie+Ludwig&post_type=product" target="_blank">HERE</a> at the Lousiana Music Factor.   <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="igot.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405180/large/igot.jpg?1741123808" title="igot.jpg"> <figcaption>Crashing Vor</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/Joealan" target="_blank">Joealan</a>   has a website <a href="http://crittonhollow.com/cd.html" target="_blank">critton hollow</a><a href="http://crittonhollow.com/cd.html" target="_blank"> </a>selling CDs of both vocal and instrumental traditional American music.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/PianoGuy" target="_blank">PianoGuy</a>,  has a website <a href="http://millionmonkeys.us/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://millionmonkeys.us/" target="_blank">millionmonkeys</a><a href="http://millionmonkeys.us/" target="_blank">.us</a> where you can find music by including a musical in progress, "Iron and Gold", about robber baron Jay Gould and labor leader Martin Irons. <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="vw.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405181/large/vw.jpg?1741123867" title="vw.jpg"> <figcaption>Vetwife album</figcaption> </figure> </li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/Vetwife" target="_blank">Vetwife</a> has an album “Hey” on iTunes and Spotify and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Amanda-Kato/dp/B079H9FZBV" target="_blank">Amazon</a>;  all proceeds go to help needy veterans and their families. Just 99 cents per song. What a talent! Check it out!</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 class="AlignCenter">Services</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="mama.jpg" src="https://images.dailykos.com/images/1278007/large/mama.jpg?1709340535" title="mama.jpg"> <figcaption>Mamjo2k</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/mamajo2k" target="_blank">mamajo2k</a> runs The Heritage PhotoShoppe. Where Family History & Photos meet digital scrapbooking. Turning old family photos into Heritage Photos, identifying relatives and ancestors, for yourself and preserving family history for the next generation, and generations to come. Kosmail her for more information. <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/11/12/2063390/-Welcome-to-my-Shoppe" target="_blank">More information in this diary.</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/VeganPlanet" target="_blank">VeganPlanet</a>  <a href="https://www.sharonkaplantherapy.com/" target="_blank">SharonKaplanTherapy.com</a> A Dkos member who has been a Marriage, Family Therapist for 27 years. She lives in Santa Cruz, CA, but can do virtual appointments or phone calls. </li> </ul> <hr> <h3 class="AlignCenter">Software and Webdesign</h3> <figure class="image-captioned width-sm align-right"><img alt="dd.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1405216/large/dd.jpg?1741126683" title="dd.jpg"> <figcaption>Dovetail</figcaption> </figure> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/2thanks" target="_blank">2thanks</a>: William and his wife, Beth, write, edit, create graphic designs, and maintain web pages. Beth creates beautiful logos, banners, restaurant menus, etc. Please kosmail <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/2thanks" target="_blank">2thanks</a> if you need any of these services, or contact Beth directly at <a href="http://dovetail1.weebly.com/index.html" target="_blank">Dovetail Designs</a>.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/beverlywoods" target="_blank">beverlywoods</a> makes affordable websites for musicians and artists, small businesses, and nonprofits. <a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/beverlywoods" target="_blank">Contact through Kos Mail.</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.dailykos.com/user/citisven" target="_blank">citisven</a> specializes in helping small businesses, organizations and individuals set up WordPress websites that are quickly designed, affordable, and easily editable and navigable by the client upon launch.  <a href="http://sveneberlein.com/services/" target="_blank">Contact him and get connected</a>! </li> </ul> Vendor listings are for active members of Dkos. Commented at least once within the last year and/or a subscriber to Dkos.  If you are an active DKos member and wish to be listed as a vendor, please DM your website and DKos profile links to <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/BeadLady" target="_blank">Beadlady</a> or <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/user/CathyM" target="_blank">CathyM</a>.   rss@dailykos.com (BeadLady) Art Books Crafts Jewelry kataloge katalogue katlogue koskatologue Painting Quilts Services vendors _2341333 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:06 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1046 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/8/30/2340749/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1046?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1045.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1469746/large/paint1045.jpg?1755721124" title="paint1045.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have added some paint to the mansion. Note the darkened walls. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1046.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1472433/large/paint1046.jpg?1756420764" title="paint1046.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos communiry Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2340749 Sat, 30 Aug 2025 13:00:09 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1045 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/8/23/2339395/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1045?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1044.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1467488/large/paint1044.jpg?1755207954" title="paint1044.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. Limited progress for this week. I've added some paint to the house. Much more to come. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1045.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1469746/large/paint1045.jpg?1755721123" title="paint1045.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2339395 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:00:08 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1044 Experimental https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/8/16/2338465/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1044-Experimental?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Bleak House, Newport, Rhode Island. The archival photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532097" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1043.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464900/large/paint1043.jpg?1754532210" title="paint1043.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. Since last time I have added paint to the sky, house and driveway. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1044.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1467488/large/paint1044.jpg?1755207954" title="paint1044.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2338465 Sat, 16 Aug 2025 13:00:10 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1043 Experimental Edition https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/8/9/2337194/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1043-Experimental-Edition?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. I'm using an old archival photo of Bleak House at Newport, Rhode Island. I usually use my own photo but here I'm trying an experiment. The photo that I'm using is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="smallbleak.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464899/large/smallbleak.jpg?1754532096" title="smallbleak.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grind, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1043.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1464900/large/paint1043.jpg?1754532209" title="paint1043.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2337194 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 13:00:03 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1042 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/8/2/2335795/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1042?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwalls.jpeg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1452334/large/paintwalls.jpeg?1751580902" title="paintwalls.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1041.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1459493/large/paint1041.jpg?1753232431" title="paint1041.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time, I have continued to work on the painting. A total reversal. I decided to change things a bit, as you can see. The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1042.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1462022/large/paint1042.jpg?1753819679" title="paint1042.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2335795 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:00:03 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1041 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/7/26/2334710/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1041?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwalls.jpeg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1452334/large/paintwalls.jpeg?1751580902" title="paintwalls.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1039.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1457415/large/paint1039.jpg?1752760309" title="paint1039.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time, I have continued to work on the painting. So many shrubs. Well, at least a few more. More good stuff next week. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1041.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1459493/large/paint1041.jpg?1753232430" title="paint1041.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2334710 Sat, 26 Jul 2025 13:00:04 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1040 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/7/19/2333841/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1040?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwallssmall.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1443136/large/paintwallssmall.jpg?1749685388" title="paintwallssmall.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel.  When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1038.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1453703/large/paint1038.jpg?1751918535" title="paint1038.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time, I have continued to work on the painting. More shrubs but things are still not right. More next week. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1039.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1457415/large/paint1039.jpg?1752760308" title="paint1039.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2333841 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:00:02 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1038 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/7/12/2332222/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1038?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwalls.jpeg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1452334/large/paintwalls.jpeg?1751580902" title="paintwalls.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1037.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1452332/large/paint1037.jpg?1751580252" title="paint1037.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've finished the sky (for now). I've added one shrub for now. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1038.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1453703/large/paint1038.jpg?1751918534" title="paint1038.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2332222 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:19 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1037 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/7/5/2331572/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1037?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwalls.jpeg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1452334/large/paintwalls.jpeg?1751580902" title="paintwalls.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the painting appeared as it does in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1036.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1449067/large/paint1036.jpg?1750797680" title="paint1036.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Just some small changes for this week. Some new color and revised sky. More for next week. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1037.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1452332/large/paint1037.jpg?1751580252" title="paint1037.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2331572 Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:00:02 +0000 Trump's Picture of Dorian Gray Portrait https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/7/1/2331194/-Trump-s-Picture-of-Dorian-Gray-Portrait?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Picture_of_Dorian_Gray" target="_blank">The Picture of Dorian Gray</a> is a novella by Oscar Wilde with a character who stays young while his portrait painting ages. I won't spoil the ending for you if you haven't read it. The old <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/3/24/2312201/-Trump-vanity-punctured-by-Colorado-Capitol-portrait" target="_blank">portrait on the left was done by lady</a> named Sarah Boardman. When Trump saw it, he said it was terrible and called her a lousy artist. <a href="https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/4/7/2315178/-Sarah-Boardman-speaks-out-about-the-Trump-Colorado-Portrait" target="_blank">This caused a hit to her business </a>and she spoke out about his unnecessary cruelty. It had been up ot the Colorado State Capitol building for 6 years with no problem. Here's Sarah Boardman: <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="inset.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1451579/large/inset.jpg?1751404336" title="inset.jpg"> <figcaption>Sarah Boardman.</figcaption> </figure> Here's the painting by Sarah: <figure class="image-captioned width-md align-right"><img alt="Colorado_Trump_portrait.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1451580/large/Colorado_Trump_portrait.jpg?1751404383" title="Colorado_Trump_portrait.jpg"> <figcaption>Sarah's painting.</figcaption> </figure> Here's what I said Trump's portrait should be: <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="61rDr6D8MnL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_.jpg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1451581/large/61rDr6D8MnL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_.jpg?1751404412" title="61rDr6D8MnL._AC_UF8941000_QL80_.jpg"> <figcaption>My suggestion.</figcaption> </figure> And this is what Trump wanted: <figure class="image-captioned align-right"><img alt="Screenshot_20250701_134558_Chrome-imageonline.co-merged.jpg.png" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1451582/large/Screenshot_20250701_134558_Chrome-imageonline.co-merged.jpg.png?1751404429" title="Screenshot_20250701_134558_Chrome-imageonline.co-merged.jpg.png"> <figcaption>Uglier than sin and orange.</figcaption> </figure> I think my graphic choice was even better than what Trump made the new artist paint. Basically, she painted this official photo: <figure class="image-captioned width-xl align-right"><img alt="Donald_Trump_portrait_official_2025.jpg" class="width-xl" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1451592/large/Donald_Trump_portrait_official_2025.jpg?1751406705" title="Donald_Trump_portrait_official_2025.jpg"> <figcaption>Official photo.</figcaption> </figure> But his painting is still butt uglier. More wrinkles and orange, just something that would scare any child. Adults, too. If this is Trump's taste in paintings, I hate to think of what this means for everything from the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery to The Kennedy Center. The man is only a legend in his own mind. rss@dailykos.com (Bill Addis) Colorado DonaldTrump DorianGray officialphoto Officialportrait Painting Presidentialportraits sarahBoardman StateCapitol VanessaHorabueno _2331194 Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:31:51 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1036 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/28/2329884/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1036?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwallssmall.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1443136/large/paintwallssmall.jpg?1749685388" title="paintwallssmall.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel.  When last seen, the painting appeared as it does directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1035.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1446773/large/paint1035.jpg?1750287820" title="paint1035.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> The painting has been transformed but it's too much. Further change is forthcoming. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1036.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1449067/large/paint1036.jpg?1750797679" title="paint1036.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2329884 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:00:02 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1035 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/21/2328866/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1035?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the southwestern scene of old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwallssmall.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1443136/large/paintwallssmall.jpg?1749685388" title="paintwallssmall.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen, the  painting appeared as it does directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1034.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1443137/large/paint1034.jpg?1749685446" title="paint1034.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I've added some paint to the walls themselves and started the sky. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1035.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1446773/large/paint1035.jpg?1750287820" title="paint1035.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2328866 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:00:12 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1034 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/14/2327419/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1034?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. It is a southwestern scene showing old Anasazi walls. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintwallssmall.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1443136/large/paintwallssmall.jpg?1749685387" title="paintwallssmall.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grind, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paint1034.jpg" class="width-md" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1443137/large/paint1034.jpg?1749685445" title="paint1034.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2327419 Sat, 14 Jun 2025 13:00:05 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1033 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/6/7/2326009/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1033?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Lewes, Delaware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528637" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1032.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1437160/large/paint1032.jpg?1748303073" title="paint1032.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I decided to remove the figure to the right side. The central figure has been completed, with further lit areas. The current and final state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1033.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1440116/large/paint1033.jpg?1749067551" title="paint1033.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new painting to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2326009 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:00:03 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1032 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/5/31/2324429/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1032?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Lewes, Delaware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528637" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1031.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1434893/large/paint1031.jpg?1747776317" title="paint1031.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have further refined the central figure and the umbrella to the left. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1032.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1437160/large/paint1032.jpg?1748303072" title="paint1032.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2324429 Sat, 31 May 2025 13:00:09 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1031 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/5/24/2323444/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1031?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Lewes, Delaware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528637" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1030.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1432861/large/paint1030.jpg?1747262334" title="paint1030.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have refined the sunbather as well as the surrounding sand. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1031.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1434893/large/paint1031.jpg?1747776316" title="paint1031.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2323444 Sat, 24 May 2025 13:00:03 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1030 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/5/17/2322375/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1030?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Lewes, Delaware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528637" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1029.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1430451/large/paint1029.jpg?1746652468" title="paint1029.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have refined the sunbather as well as the sand out front. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1030.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1432861/large/paint1030.jpg?1747262333" title="paint1030.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2322375 Sat, 17 May 2025 13:00:05 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1029 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/5/10/2321095/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1029?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Lewes, Delaware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528637" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1028.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1427895/large/paint1028.jpg?1746050137" title="paint1028.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have done further work to the water and sky. Note the changes to the umbrella. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1029.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1430451/large/paint1029.jpg?1746652467" title="paint1029.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2321095 Sat, 10 May 2025 13:00:17 +0000 The journey is the prize https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/5/3/2320281/-The-journey-is-the-prize?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= I have been painting most of my life. Only recently have I quit my full time job and business of 24 years and dedicated myself to my art. I have enough money to reinvent myself once again. This is a pattern for me. I have held so many jobs and careers in my 63 years it’s exhausting to even try to list them. Suffice it to say I am essentially crazy.    But for me the problem solving of creating a piece of art starting with a blank canvas is exciting. Whether it’s from a photo or just some idea percolating in my head, I find the process very fulfilling .  the above shot was the blocking day. I had an idea. A glimpse in my mind of yet another landscape; no where in particular. But I knew I wanted it to be vibrant, thick, rich.  A full week later I finished it. On my personal art scale I give a solid A-. I got out over my skis a few times and had to backtrack. So many layers and textures can cause issues when trying to correct a perceived mistake. But it was the process that made it joyous. If it sells even better. But I have over 50 canvases completed and stacked.    ps….. I did sell 2 paintings this last month so there is hope.  <figure class="image-captioned width-xl align-right"><img alt="IMG_6017.jpeg" class="width-xl" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1428874/large/IMG_6017.jpeg?1746281828" title="IMG_6017.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> rss@dailykos.com (cacaocrazy) Art ArtKos Painting _2320281 Sat, 03 May 2025 14:18:47 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1028 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/5/3/2319793/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1028?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be continuing with the painting of Lewes, Delaware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528637" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. When last seen the painting appeared as it does in the photo seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1027.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425266/large/paint1027.jpg?1745528677" title="paint1027.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> Since that time I have continued to work on the painting. I have now continued down the canvas with the sky as well as the sand below. I've also continued with the umbrellas. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1028.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1427895/large/paint1028.jpg?1746050136" title="paint1028.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2319793 Sat, 03 May 2025 13:00:04 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1027 https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/4/26/2318590/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1027?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. It is a Lewes, Deleware scene. The photo that I'm using (My own from a recent visit.) is seen directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paintbeach.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425265/large/paintbeach.jpg?1745528636" title="paintbeach.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll be using my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grind, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. The current state of the painting is seen in the photo directly below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-lg"><img alt="paint1027.jpg" class="width-lg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1425266/large/paint1027.jpg?1745528675" title="paint1027.jpg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have more progress to show you next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2318590 Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:00:10 +0000 ArtKos: Saturday Painting Palooza Vol.1026 Broken Ribs Edition https://www.dailykos.com/story/2025/4/19/2316466/-ArtKos-Saturday-Painting-Palooza-Vol-1026-Broken-Ribs-Edition?pm_campaign=blog&pm_medium=rss&pm_source= Hello again painting fans. This week I will be starting a new painting. I'm going to attempt something totally original. :::cough::: Actually, this arose when I fell on the ice and broke three ribs. I was stuck in the house and decided to have some fun. I would attempt my take on what is perhaps the world's most famous painting, seen below. <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintmona.jpeg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1421110/large/paintmona.jpeg?1744669436" title="paintmona.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I've used my usual acrylic paints on a 5x7 inch canvas panel. I started my sketch using my usual grid, duplicating the grid I made over a copy of the photo itself.  Over this I added some preliminary paint. And then I kept going. The result is seen directly below. (Don’t laugh too much.) <div class="align-center"> <figure class="image-captioned width-md"><img alt="paintedmona.jpeg" src="https://cdn.prod.dailykos.com/images/1421111/large/paintedmona.jpeg?1744669465" title="paintedmona.jpeg"> <figcaption></figcaption> </figure> </div> I'll have a new one next week. See you then. rss@dailykos.com (boran2) Art ArtKos Community Painting Recommended SaturdayPaintingPalooza _2316466 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:00:10 +0000