tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969001226305246.post254847941619464800..comments2024-03-10T06:19:52.547-04:00Comments on to go into the world : the artwork of mae chevrette: today, inspiration, and a work in progressMae Chevrettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01789275008355482139noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969001226305246.post-54139775687579778772011-07-19T20:20:51.621-04:002011-07-19T20:20:51.621-04:00Kelly- thank you so much! I'd be honored to be...Kelly- thank you so much! I'd be honored to be on your blog anytime!<br />Caroline- I feel the same way about gesso... I never used it on my canvases when I'd paint with only acrylics, but I love using it as a layer or texturizer on mixed media peices!! I've never thought of using cement... Do you use industrial/Home Depot grade, or a craft store brand?<br />Esther- I totally agree about using materials rather than saving them... I'm almost the opposite of a saver, I'd use everything right away if I could but sometimes I can tell a scrap or material just doesn't look "right" and I don't want it to look forced, you know?Mae Chevrettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01789275008355482139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969001226305246.post-39097019156838465712011-07-19T19:55:53.341-04:002011-07-19T19:55:53.341-04:00I love to use rusty bits... washers, nails, metal ...I love to use rusty bits... washers, nails, metal screen, doorplates, etc... And I used to do the same thing, save my finds to use on "the perfect piece", but I realized there is no perfect piece (but sometimes I still have to remind myself of this). Just use it... get it out of that drawer and let it see the light of day and use it. You will ALWAYS find more stuff so you might as well stop hoarding and start using... it's so freeing and so much fun!<br />I really like your art and can't wait to see what comes from this wonderful pile of inspiration that you're showing us. Enjoy.<br /><br />xoEstherE Makes Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173318966278001811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969001226305246.post-57714133275330391532011-07-19T17:27:13.507-04:002011-07-19T17:27:13.507-04:00I do love using gesso as a painting medium (rather...I do love using gesso as a painting medium (rather than just a primer) as its chalky texture is like nothing else... but I've also done a couple of paintings with cement! <br /><br />If you decide to try it, don't forget to wear protective gloves as cement suddenly gets very hot while setting.Caroline Underwoodhttp://www.carolineunderwood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2969001226305246.post-8411894172801403152011-07-19T16:38:39.321-04:002011-07-19T16:38:39.321-04:00Ooooh!
I am so excited to follow you, Mae!
I love ...Ooooh!<br />I am so excited to follow you, Mae!<br />I love your heart and you provide such <br />inspiration to me!<br /><br />One day, (when I have more readers!) I would love<br />to feature you on my blog! Would you like that? <br />But I want to wait until my readership grows so that it would be more effective!<br /><br />http://CassiasKitchen.blogspot.com<br /><br />(It's a little tattered in there; currently working with a graphic designer to bring together some element to make it more cohesive...)Kelly Ann Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124671892527719020noreply@blogger.com