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1. Graphite: what is it? It isn’t lower back pain

   2020-03-18 22:48:50 UTC

   Like activated almonds served on a bed of brown rice, my blog topics arise organically.  Occasionally there’s a rhyme and reason to what I write about, other times, I divulge absurdities that are best left for a therapist.  Today I bring you both rhyme and reason.  Somebody recently told me…

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2. How to be a professional artist - the day I became a selfie star

   2020-02-12 02:59:38 UTC

   I thought I’d amuse myself and share my latest art studio escapades Having only recently moved into this house, my studio is still looking a little barren. I don’t have use for easels, drop cloths, trestle tables, racks of canvases and the like, so everything is fairly minimal and compact.…

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3. Artwork feature: When is a Roman soldier not a Roman soldier?

   2020-02-05 23:42:31 UTC

   Here is my piece ‘Do you have change for a denarius?’ What would you say is depicted here? Roman centurions or Roman Legionnaires ‘Do you have change for a denarius?’ by Candace Slager Surprisingly, it’s neither of those. The secret lies in which century you live. These are actually fake…

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4. 7 Tips for looking after your artwork

   2020-01-16 22:00:00 UTC

   As a fair skinned gal living in a part of Australia where it is hot and humid, with most days reaching a UV index of 13 (Extreme), I can appreciate good weather protection. I wear SPF50 sunscreen 363 days, and a light jacket the other two.  Artwork is an investment…

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5. “How do you do that?”

   2020-01-09 22:00:00 UTC

   “How do you do that?”. Sometimes people ask me this when they see my drawings. I have no doubt they are being complimentary and see something great in what I do. My response? I shrug and say “Thanks. I don’t know. I just kind of…do it”.  Yep. Real helpful I…

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