tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189537119582273560.post6406964594088881304..comments2023-07-31T07:38:11.613-07:00Comments on Lori Anne Boocks: Abstract Paintings, Interviews, and More: I'm Up!Lori Anne Boockshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12589062685206658392noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189537119582273560.post-47533605598650062082009-06-04T04:03:32.604-07:002009-06-04T04:03:32.604-07:00Thank you so much!! Please do try the acrylic shee...Thank you so much!! Please do try the acrylic sheet - I use clear. Sometimes I think about mounting a light behind the piece so when I scratch through the surface, the light would come through. If I paint thin, the sheet stays translucent. <br /><br />A few tips - if the sheet comes with peel-away protection, watch out for static. We have a cat, so I have to make sure the sheet isn't covered in hair before I start painting. Also, when you put the gesso or paint on it, at first it may not feel like it's going to stay on the sheet. It will, just let it dry thoroughly before painting the next layer or scraping in with marks or writing. Unless of course you want to scratch through to the clear (or whatever color) sheet. <br /><br />You can sand the sheet but you'll be releasing all kinds of chemicals when you do so - you'll need to look into the safety hazards of this and take appropriate precautions.<br /><br />Let me know if you have any questions - I'll be glad to share info... and would love to see your work when you get some pieces done!<br /><br />Lori AnneLori Anne Boockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589062685206658392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3189537119582273560.post-89686397532887549842009-06-02T10:05:45.940-07:002009-06-02T10:05:45.940-07:00I saw your work at the show Sunday and was very im...I saw your work at the show Sunday and was very impressed. I "try again" to paint every other year or so. Your work left me inspired. I too am a poet and love to incorporate text into acrylic works. Hope you take it as a compliment if I try my hand on acrylic sheet. I love the effect. Was the sheet dark in color?<br />Keep painting!<br />RHRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724847603792120801noreply@blogger.com