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Copper Oxide Ink

I love the color blue in all its varieties. Blueberries and black beans can make nice blue inks and dyes but are fugitive and the color fades when in the light for a long period of time. I have read about the indigo plant and I plan to try making ink from the dry pigment. Since I adore the aqua color of patinas I found … Continue reading Copper Oxide Ink

Leah MccloskeyFebruary 2, 2021February 2, 20217 Comments

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Spark Joy Sale

These are mostly pieces that I held onto because they “Sparked Joy” ©Marie Kondo. Now I hope to spark joy in somebody else’s life. Continue reading Spark Joy Sale

Leah MccloskeyFebruary 23, 2019May 12, 2020Leave a comment

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A few hours at the Met Breuer

Today I had a mission to go see the “Obsession: Nudes by Klimt, Scheile,and Picasso” at the Met Breuer. It’s up till October 8th. Going to the Breuer in the morning midweek is always a great way to see an exhibition like this. There weren’t many people there so I could take my time and get up-close to all these lovely works on paper. If … Continue reading A few hours at the Met Breuer

Leah MccloskeySeptember 26, 2018September 26, 2018Leave a comment