Here at Make Studio, we have love and appreciation for many types of crafters and artists. Individually, we have our own favorites. We sometimes need to take pause and work to understand eachothers favorites. When it comes to the art created by Lisa Congnon, there is no pause. Everyone here agrees...she is awesome. A self taught artist who started her career originally in a law office. Lisa came to art in her 30s realizing her true passions and ultimately her talents were in

NAME OF THE TOOL Paintbrush for painting with oil, acrylic, watercolor (and gouache, ink and tempura) USES A paintbrush is a brush used to apply paint or sometimes ink to various surfaces. A paintbrush is usually made by clamping the bristles to a handle with a ferrule. ANATOMY OF A PAINT BRUSH Brushes vary by fiber, by medium, by name, and by shape. It's important to understand the basic anatomy of a brush before selecting the right one for the task at hand. ________________

photo credit: Flora Grubb | Gingersnap Blog April is an important month for us here in the Bay. It's the time when the rains are finishing their work, the soil around us is rich and fertile and all around us life begins to bloom. It seems only fitting that as plants and flowers begin to emerge, we also take a moment to celebrate where they come from — which is why we are reminding everyone that Friday, April 22 is Earth Day. Art is everywhere — earth, moon and sky. Take time