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  1. socko47

    Oils

    If you want a tube try Kalish Finest Brushes...they have some old W&N oil paint for sale when you buy their brushes. http://www.kalishfinestbrushes.biz/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=KFB&Category_Code=10-WNO
  2. socko47

    Alice

    I am an Alice in Wonderland Fan and always enjoy seeing new interpretations. It has been said in the above comments. Just a fabulous piece. I like the colors, the painting, the balance along with Alice being the larger, central figure. It's got motion, wimsy, humor, and captures the characters...
  3. socko47

    Amour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

    Came across this short video of the collection in Philly's Museum of Art. http://video.whyy.org/video/1519445268/ Here is a link for photos...
  4. socko47

    May 7 & 8 - mfca

    May 7 & 8 - MFCA SHOW AND MART -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes, it is true, we are returning to Valley Forge for the annual MFCA Show and Mart. For the latest news check: http://www.mfcashow.com/ There are two HOTELS attached to...
  5. socko47

    WIP Basterd!!

    Now we know where Brad Pitt disappeared to: he was posing for you sculpture!!! Excellent rendition.
  6. socko47

    Chief 2009 - Szabo Gabor

    Hmmmm, I was expecting the following: Gabor Szabo was one of the most original guitarists to emerge in the 1960s; mixing his Hungarian folk music heritage with a deep love of jazz and crafting a distinctive, largely self-taught sound.
  7. socko47

    Drills for pinning?

    Drilling soft metal can be difficult as the drill tends to get stuck. Traditionally one uses oil as a lubricant, but as noted your glue won't hold. Everyone finds there own solution: small hole first, slower speeds rotationally and vertically( ie. lighter application of pressure on drill), and...
  8. socko47

    Two day brush sale

    Jerry's Artorama is having a big sale: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/Super-Sales/2009-Greatest-Brush-Sale-Ever.htm?utm_source=09-26-09&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Greatest+Brush+Sale+Eve
  9. socko47

    Physical Properties of oil paints

    Here is a web page I posted on a different thread that has a few photos you can enlarge to see some of the variation of different manufacturer's paints side by side. http://artstudiosecrets.com/2009/05/18/what-is-the-best-oil-paint/
  10. socko47

    Rules in colour mixing, are there any?

    Enion, Thanks for the insight.
  11. socko47

    Rules in colour mixing, are there any?

    Enion, I recently came across this article: http://artstudiosecrets.com/2009/05/18/what-is-the-best-oil-paint/ and it raised the following question in my mind - Given recommended color mixes, how much difference in results will there be if different manufacturers are used to make up the mix...
  12. socko47

    Rules in colour mixing, are there any?

    Thanks Enion, I always appreciate your knowledge of color and your willingness to share.
  13. socko47

    Question on Black for Einion or whoever.

    I would hold out for the 3-D version...the colors are so much more vibrant!!
  14. socko47

    Triming brushes ?

    Here is more discussion about brushes, FYI Read about craftmanship at: http://mito0.20megsfree.com/brushes.html A 2003 report on different manufacturers http://www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/brush3.html Joe
  15. socko47

    MFCA Starts tomorrow

    Need I say more? http://www.mfcashow.com/page3/current.html
  16. socko47

    MFCA Announcement

    It has been stated that the HOSPITALITY ROOM will still be held at the Double Tree.
  17. socko47

    MFCA Announcement

    Paul, As I responded on Timelines. The MFCA committee found out that another group took a large block of rooms leaving a few or none with two double beds. There will be roll-a-ways available, but again only a few. The committee is working on this issue and there is a possibilty of using a...
  18. socko47

    MFCA Announcement

    68th ANNUAL MFCA SHOW APRIL 24th & 25th 2009 WILL BE HELD AT THE CHASE CENTER ON THE RIVER FRONT 800 South Madison Street Wilmington, Delaware This link will give you the latest information: http://www.mfcashow.com/page3/current.html
  19. socko47

    Blackfoot Indian sculped by Zlobov Sergey

    HA! That explains it. I just haven't gotten the correct dope slap to get my mind into 2009! I keep getting a glass of V8. Thanks for tuning me up.
  20. socko47

    Blackfoot Indian sculped by Zlobov Sergey

    I don't see any pictures.
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