20130822 - Hitting the books

As I start working on the mat for the Ashworth Drugs painting, I need to hit the books. Alto's EZ Mat cutters include (at an extra, but reasonable cost) three different books to help you understand how to create complex mats. I am essentially doing a single mat version of what they call a Photo Insert. And you can see why. It's a great way to frame both a group and individual photograph.


Of course, I hope to insert a poem and my "chop". The poem is a simple Haiku that helps express the ideas behind the painting. My "chop" is the combination of my three initials.

Sometime in the future, I hope to have a "chop" block made from that design. For this painting I will use my calligraphy nibs and create both the sheet for the poem and my chop. I need to finish this sometime during the weekend, since I want to submit this painting to the Fine Arts League of Cary's 11th Annual Senior Show. They will accept up to 55 pieces on a first come, first serve basis. They will accept a maximum of two pieces per person. With a little luck I will submit both the Ashworth Drugs and the Butterfly on Sunflower paintings.

20130820 - Redid calculations on the Ashworth Drugs mat

It's not exciting, but it's important. Measure twice (or twenty times!) and cut once. Getting the measurements on for the Ashworth Drugs mat correct is important for me. So, I spent time redoing all of the calculations and measurements on the mat. Since I will be occupied with other activities this afternoon, tomorrow will be time to start working on cutting the mat.

Wish me luck!