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This was originally published in 2012:
As mentioned, most of my art is made while on-the-run. In Paris, I ran around with a heavy bag full of markers. Ridiculous!
At home, my supplies changed a wee bit. The first change was the size of my colors. Here is a quickie on how I made my current favorite watercolor paint set (otherwise known as palette). It is so small, it fits easily into my jeans or shirt pockets. It weighs almost nothing at all. The colors are juicy. If the case breaks, clear tape works fine to hold it together until I find another nicely sized eye shadow color set.
As mentioned, most of my art is made while on-the-run. In Paris, I ran around with a heavy bag full of markers. Ridiculous!
At home, my supplies changed a wee bit. The first change was the size of my colors. Here is a quickie on how I made my current favorite watercolor paint set (otherwise known as palette). It is so small, it fits easily into my jeans or shirt pockets. It weighs almost nothing at all. The colors are juicy. If the case breaks, clear tape works fine to hold it together until I find another nicely sized eye shadow color set.
The Dollar Tree is a wonderful place. Score!
Step 1: Find a nice eyeshadow set. This is super when you want to recycle...let me have your old sets, please!!!!
Step 2: Soak in water, overnight.
Step 3: Dig out eyeshadow with any handle tool such as a paper clip, fork, etc. May need to repeat step 2.
Step 4: When all spaces are clean, pour from the tube of watercolor into the place wanted for that color. Do under fill.
Step 5: Allow to completely dry.
Step 6: Enjoy while on the run!!!!!
Step 2: Soak in water, overnight.
Step 3: Dig out eyeshadow with any handle tool such as a paper clip, fork, etc. May need to repeat step 2.
Step 4: When all spaces are clean, pour from the tube of watercolor into the place wanted for that color. Do under fill.
Step 5: Allow to completely dry.
Step 6: Enjoy while on the run!!!!!
Thin, light case, places for 12 colors. Perfect!
Soaking in water.
If you wish to know how to make an "official" watercolor palette for yourself, this is a great source: Artists' Journal Workshop: Making Your Own Pan Paints: 'via Blog this'. Cathy Johnson also mentions why manufacturing companies of watercolor tube paints dislike artists making these palettes. I agree with Cathy - the paint works wonderfully when re-wet. The re-wet paint works better than the stay- dry-until-use paint, to me!
Feel free to let me know what you did for colors on the go! Would love to know what your favorite on-the-run creative tools you use for drawing, writing, etc. Please share with a comment or an email to me: angeline@angelinemarie.net
Feel free to let me know what you did for colors on the go! Would love to know what your favorite on-the-run creative tools you use for drawing, writing, etc. Please share with a comment or an email to me: angeline@angelinemarie.net
The well loved travel paints on the right with a recently filled sketchbook.
2021 update:
I still love using this travel paint set. I still love this size sketchbook. The major change is that I use a Pilot Decimo fountain pen instead of the fine line pen and pencil shown in this last photo. I’ve lost track how many times I’ve refilled the set. It now has clear tape on the lid to help hold the crack from spreading. Overall, yep, still works for me!
Also, Cathy Johson mentioned here can still be found sketching and painting!
I still love using this travel paint set. I still love this size sketchbook. The major change is that I use a Pilot Decimo fountain pen instead of the fine line pen and pencil shown in this last photo. I’ve lost track how many times I’ve refilled the set. It now has clear tape on the lid to help hold the crack from spreading. Overall, yep, still works for me!
Also, Cathy Johson mentioned here can still be found sketching and painting!
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These whales were caught by my camera at the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, on July 27, 2018. This image is NFS ©Angeline Marie Martinez
Whoever says public art installments are useless need to have this article sent to them ASAP.
This whale tail sculpture saved a train from running off a “cliff.” The tail caught the train and kept it from continuing over into the ground. Read more about it by clicking here.
The photo is from our trip to Alaska, 2018. The boat tour happened on a pod. The captain was kind and we observed these whales for the maximum time allowed by the fishing and park industries. Andy and I were fascinated...shivering and cold, but happy to witness!
Alaska was absolutely inspiring: wildlife, climate, floral and fauna. I did a little art installation while there: I left Palm Tree prints behind to find. There is an active group of artists that leave and find artworks on Facebook, search for Alaska Free Art Friday.
If you’d like to see other abstract palm tree paintings for sale, please go to https://www.angelinemarie.net/store/c2/Abstract_Palm_Tree_Paintings.html
This whale tail sculpture saved a train from running off a “cliff.” The tail caught the train and kept it from continuing over into the ground. Read more about it by clicking here.
The photo is from our trip to Alaska, 2018. The boat tour happened on a pod. The captain was kind and we observed these whales for the maximum time allowed by the fishing and park industries. Andy and I were fascinated...shivering and cold, but happy to witness!
Alaska was absolutely inspiring: wildlife, climate, floral and fauna. I did a little art installation while there: I left Palm Tree prints behind to find. There is an active group of artists that leave and find artworks on Facebook, search for Alaska Free Art Friday.
If you’d like to see other abstract palm tree paintings for sale, please go to https://www.angelinemarie.net/store/c2/Abstract_Palm_Tree_Paintings.html
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"Spilt Oil with Sheen," 2010, encaustic techniques on board, ~8 x 8 inches. Art inspired by photos of the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Crisis. $105
This post was originally published on May 9th, 2011
From today's news on National Public Radio's website:
"...The task [of plugging the oil leak] became increasingly urgent as toxic oil crept deeper into the bays and marshes of the Mississippi Delta.
A sheen of oil began arriving on land last week, and crews have been laying booms, spraying chemical dispersants and setting fire to the slick to try to keep it from coming ashore. But now the thicker, stickier goo — arrayed in vivid, brick-colored ribbons — is drawing ever closer to Louisiana's coastal communities.
The Coast Guard and BP said Saturday about 2.1 million gallons of an oil-water mix had been collected, with about 10 percent being oil and the rest water. More than 160 miles of boom to contain the oil has been put out and crews have used nearly 275,000 gallons of chemicals to break up the oil on the water's surface."
Andy and I enjoyed the beach yesterday. The whole day was beautiful and sad because I kept thinking about how this summer and the years to come are ruined for so many. Pray. Praying hard while the photos from the entire ordeal have me riveted.
Two interesting websites about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, besides NPR: They are
Update for 2021:
It was 10 years ago that the oil spill happened...and I still think of 2011 with a lot of joy and stress, lol. That was a year of exploring the art medium of encaustics, which I stopped using after moving homes and getting married to Andy. When I picked up encaustics again in September, 2012, I found I lost my “touch” with it. The last encaustic painting I did is now hanging in Isabel’s home. My encaustic supplies are mostly sold away. I’m super happy using acrylic paints, but using encaustics was a really good experience.
If you’d like this piece, please email me at angeline@angelinemarie.net
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White Birds in Colored Clouds, ~8 by 8 inches each, ~23 by 8 inches together, acrylics on paper, $120 each, by Angeline Marie Martinez. If you’d like each mounted on a gallery wrapped canvas and read to hang, it’s $150 each. You can add it to your home by emailing me Angeline @ angelinemarie.net
Today is my Dad’s Birthday.
It’s also 98 Days from the Summer Solstice, the Longest Day of the Year.
I had planned (you do know what they say about plans, yes?) to post birds throughout the 100 Days to the Longest Day for Alzheimer’s Association...but hey, I’ll begin on mi Papa’s birthday.
Mi Papa had Alzheimer’s.
Mi Papa and I shared a special love for birds. I’ll share some bird paintings as well as some stories about Papa and I between now and June 20, 2021. That’s the Longest Day in 2021.
Every bird sold will have a contribution made towards the Alzheimer’s Association.
If you love these birds, please consider these paintings for your art collection. Please email or message me...because as I write this, I know I’ve not the time to add these to my website (yet!) lol….
It’s also 98 Days from the Summer Solstice, the Longest Day of the Year.
I had planned (you do know what they say about plans, yes?) to post birds throughout the 100 Days to the Longest Day for Alzheimer’s Association...but hey, I’ll begin on mi Papa’s birthday.
Mi Papa had Alzheimer’s.
Mi Papa and I shared a special love for birds. I’ll share some bird paintings as well as some stories about Papa and I between now and June 20, 2021. That’s the Longest Day in 2021.
Every bird sold will have a contribution made towards the Alzheimer’s Association.
If you love these birds, please consider these paintings for your art collection. Please email or message me...because as I write this, I know I’ve not the time to add these to my website (yet!) lol….
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Astronomers and others have listened to the skies for decades. Radio frequencies are measured, mapped, and studied. Is it ET trying to call us?
Sadly, scientists have figured out that the radio bursts from the Milky Way Galaxy are from a burping dead star.
Read more about it here: https://www.livescience.com/milky-way-frb-magnetar.html
I’ll keep believing in ET. Will you?
Sadly, scientists have figured out that the radio bursts from the Milky Way Galaxy are from a burping dead star.
Read more about it here: https://www.livescience.com/milky-way-frb-magnetar.html
I’ll keep believing in ET. Will you?
My ET 1982 Stuffed Toy, with Tomasina the mouse puppet, and some studio shells. ET belongs to Universal, but this toy photo was taken by me.
PS: I’m posting this on my dad’s birthday. Papa took me to see ET the first time it was released in movie theatres. Papa fell in love with ET right along with me.
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When I buy a bag, there are a few musts. The bag has to fit my 8x5 inch sketchbook, my pens and watercolor kit, my iPhone, wallet, tissues, now hand sanitizer....bonus if a bottle of water fits, too.
I prefer bags with adjustable straps, so I can wear cross body or at my side. I also love bags that are washable...because I use my bags, not just as arm candy. Arm candy purses work for me or I leave them in the store!
I’m not someone who really likes shopping...so when I spotted this bag at Don Emilió´Coffee Farm in Uvita, Costa Rica, I bought it. The tag says UpTica.
This bag fits all I want plus whatever Andy hands over to me, usually sunglasses in case and car key. It still closes with all this stuff!
Look closely at the zippers of this bag. The back of this purse is that color, ugly beige. I detest beige...unless it’s beach sand. I’ve always wanted to paint a purse so I went for it. Here’s how the front looks now!
It’s not perfect, but it’s a great improvement. I’d add sequins but right now don’t have any. I’d add rhinestones, but the purse liner makes that difficult. So I’ll buy some sequins online and glue them later. I’m also going to add more contrast to the turtle shells, but for now...
I’ll be using it around Costa Rica! I’ll take some fotos and show you later.
If you have a purse you’d like painted, I can help you do that! Email me a photo and I’ll do my best to help you. In the meantime, if you’d like to see some paintings with an ocean theme, please go to my website www.angelinemarie.net/store/c20/seahorses
I prefer bags with adjustable straps, so I can wear cross body or at my side. I also love bags that are washable...because I use my bags, not just as arm candy. Arm candy purses work for me or I leave them in the store!
I’m not someone who really likes shopping...so when I spotted this bag at Don Emilió´Coffee Farm in Uvita, Costa Rica, I bought it. The tag says UpTica.
This bag fits all I want plus whatever Andy hands over to me, usually sunglasses in case and car key. It still closes with all this stuff!
Look closely at the zippers of this bag. The back of this purse is that color, ugly beige. I detest beige...unless it’s beach sand. I’ve always wanted to paint a purse so I went for it. Here’s how the front looks now!
It’s not perfect, but it’s a great improvement. I’d add sequins but right now don’t have any. I’d add rhinestones, but the purse liner makes that difficult. So I’ll buy some sequins online and glue them later. I’m also going to add more contrast to the turtle shells, but for now...
I’ll be using it around Costa Rica! I’ll take some fotos and show you later.
If you have a purse you’d like painted, I can help you do that! Email me a photo and I’ll do my best to help you. In the meantime, if you’d like to see some paintings with an ocean theme, please go to my website www.angelinemarie.net/store/c20/seahorses
Primed and ready for paint! I stenciled some subtle water ripples.
First stencil layer of turtles.
Final painted design.
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I love, love, love pens.
I spent hours at Jaffe’s, a local office supply store, staring at pens.
I love the store Appointments, Carew Tower, Cinncinati and it’s website, 411pens.com
We never think about ballpoint pens as we just take them for granted. We each have our favorite pens, though!
Here’s a super interesting web article about the history of the ballpoint pen:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201028-history-of-the-ballpoint-pen
If you’d like to see paintings that were based on sketches, a great place to see some is my abstract palm tree painting collection at https://www.angelinemarie.net/store/c2/Abstract_Palm_Tree_Paintings.html
I spent hours at Jaffe’s, a local office supply store, staring at pens.
I love the store Appointments, Carew Tower, Cinncinati and it’s website, 411pens.com
We never think about ballpoint pens as we just take them for granted. We each have our favorite pens, though!
Here’s a super interesting web article about the history of the ballpoint pen:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201028-history-of-the-ballpoint-pen
If you’d like to see paintings that were based on sketches, a great place to see some is my abstract palm tree painting collection at https://www.angelinemarie.net/store/c2/Abstract_Palm_Tree_Paintings.html
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Sick Beach - 2010 - 8 x 8 inches - encaustic and mixed media, copyright Angeline-Marie Martinez. Piece includes Florida beach shells and sand. $105
As a little girl, my parents took me to the beach at least once a week. The summers were spent at John U. Lloyd Beach State Park way before all the non-native shade trees were victims of hurricanes. Our favorite thing to do was spend the entire day at the beach until the park rangers kicked us out just around 8 pm. We would enjoy picnics of pan con bistec (steak on Laurenzo's French bread), Pringles, Coca Cola and Budweiser for Mama y Papa. When not in the water on floats, dama chinas (chinese checkers), books, my Walkman, collecting seashells and snoozing were entertainment.
The days it was too cold we go to Howard Johnson's and eat ice cream while on the Hollywood Boardwalk. Mama would insist that I "BREATHE" in the salt air. Of course, for me, being at the beach was ultimate happiness, so I would BREATHE to make sure of another trip another evening.
We would get home, unload the car, and go into our back yard by the side gate. Everything would get hosed, from beach toys to flip flops that never went into the house. We would check our body parts for tar, and rub and pic at the black blotches with mineral spirits and a rag just for that purpose. The brown tar stain would fade while our tans got darker (thanks to Mama, who always kept us in sunblock). If you got some petrolio on your swimsuit, well, trash it especially if it was on your rump (LOL).
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico makes me sick. What did the company not do to prevent this accident? THREE valves cannot close? What? God forbid three valves stayed stuck open at a nuclear power plant, even on a system that is NOT safety related. All heck breaks loose when a door stays open too long at a nuclear plant! The nuclear industry is so tight that the rules are strict, followed, regulated, and if not the plant is shut down. Guess the oil companies don't have to be that strict. Well, somehow, this oil leak is just as horrific as a radiation leak in terms of impact to the environment, people, animals, the world's economy, etc. Only difference between oil and radiation is that most humans will live through this catastrophe. Oil companies, etc. keep insisting oil is the way to the future. Sadly, we are all hostage with just the goods we use daily to oil.
Update for 2021:
Wow.
Laurenzo’s closed in 2019.
The oil has mostly dissipated from the Gulf of Mexico, according to environmental groups.
The USA is still heavily dependent on oil and gas.
The nuclear industry in the USA keeps struggling to run one of the best resources of electricity.
This piece is still available, but please email me at angeline @angelinemarie.net because it’s not on my website..
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Through Prism Abstract Palm Tree, 24 by 24 inches, acrylics on canvas, by Angeline Marie Martinez.
Imagine, if you will, a truly wonderfully safe source of electrical energy that helps the environment.
Imagine, if you will, a power source so simple, that this power source can be found almost everywhere.
Take a look at your plants, your yard, any trees. Yep. The power source is assisted by plants and trees. Just like the palm trees in the painting shown here can be a power source.
Check it out at
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/spanish-startup-bio-makes-soil-microbe-powered-batteries/
PS: Today is Thomas Edison's birthday!
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"Heart on Sleeve," 24 x 20 inches, mixed media on stretched canvas, is available for you to love in your space, $505.
This blog post was originally published in 2010:
Inspired by a box of Valentine's chocolates someone brought to the studio once the candy was shared.
The photo is limited, but when you are up close to the painting, different things show through the paint. All the collage items have to do with a single gal struggling with her life not happening the way she thought. Dragon, watch, fitness, energy, meditation, all types of ideas show when you look carefully at the actual painting.
I was that single gal before Andy came sneaking into my life. Andy and I were friends for over a year, each with different people. The first time we met, I thought "Wow! He's cute! Yeah, well, he's in a totally different life stage than me, so forget it." Well, although there is an age difference, Andy and I still work very well together. So well, that when I mentioned the age difference during my cousin's inquisition (joke), she said that she always knew that I would be with an older man! Andy and I are going on three years...and he's stuck with me (cue the old Huey Lewis song from the 1980s).
Update:
I’m an old married lady by now! Andy and I were married in 2012. We’ve had some CRAZY years, as crazy as 2020 is to all of us now, but we’ve had them between the two of us. Am I still happy? Hell, yeah. Andy is my better half, someone who makes me laugh, spoils me as much as I try to spoil him. He and I are stuck like glue, like the Sugarland song.
Oh, Happy Valentine’s Day, all, since it’s in 4 days!
