tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377354324257001178.post1012126038610801087..comments2023-07-04T05:24:49.049-07:00Comments on Adriana Meiss - Pastels: The Green Gate, 12x9Adriana Meisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03912385705440810912noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377354324257001178.post-45507354141280712212013-09-12T08:09:24.210-07:002013-09-12T08:09:24.210-07:00Thank you Donna. Next time though, I'll try to...Thank you Donna. Next time though, I'll try to get the masonite sheet that is smooth on both sides (at Lowes for $9- wish I had known). The one I got has a smooth and a rough (like cardboard) side which requires more gesso to cover. I was also told that one can ask at Lowes or Home Depot for any leftovers. The main advantage of using boards is that it makes it easier to frame without a mat, and you do not need any extra backing.Adriana Meisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912385705440810912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-377354324257001178.post-38131184784766540722013-09-11T04:57:23.331-07:002013-09-11T04:57:23.331-07:00Such beautiful light in your painting, Adriana! I...Such beautiful light in your painting, Adriana! I'm glad the workshop was a good one. I've never made boards like that but it's something I'd like to try. Paintings on boards must fit nicely into plein air frames!Donna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17129186863757507990noreply@blogger.com