We are very excited to advertise Dalerie Patterson's blog to our loyal customers.  Dalerie is a great exponent of Genesis Heat Set Oils and provides a very informative and personal perspective on using Genesis Heat Set Oils.  A great read for those beginning with Genesis and those who would like to improve their knowledge of the product.    

Special message from Dalerie Patterson (artist-tutor)

During the length of time I have been writing features for Artists' Palette magazine hundreds of readers have contacted me by email, letter or even personally on the phone.  Most want clarification with painting problems, some have queries and others just want to discuss their journey in art.  It was time consuming but I enjoyed interacting with the artists here and some from overseas.  Even though I am no longer contributing to Artists' Palette it will be beneficial to continue the dialogue.  Many artists tell me that they feel isolated, distanced from other artists and unable to obtain support from an experienced tutor.  So I have decided to set up a blog where artists can visit to ask questions, read my answers or post their “Handy Hints”.  This blog will continue to be both helpful and a source of instruction to both the contributors and those who log on to “catch the comments”.  Just press control and click on the link with your mouse:

http://daleriepatterson.wordpress.com/

 
BRUSH CARE 

When using Genesis paints you don't need to constantly wash your brushes.  The container featured below is an easy way to store the brushes you are using for your current project so they don't touch each other and 'muddy' your colours.  

Thanks Dalerie Patterson for letting us photograph this great idea.

They are easy to make - just get any plastic container and cut as many slots as you wish.  You need to make sure you leave enough space around each one so the brushes don't touch.  Then put some gravel or sand or pebbles in the container and you are ready to go!  Dalerie drilled four small holes at the end of each slot before cutting the slots to prevent the lid from tearing.