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If you have ever wondered what all the fuss is about when it comes to art, this is the post for you!   While some people would say art is not necessary.  I disagree!  The main reason I disagree is that without art, life would be frankly boring.  And only slightly less important is the fact that I believe art uplifts humanity and separates us from mere beasts.   Okay, I am getting a bit deep here.  I will try to stay fun and playful. So let's stick to the first reason, kicking boring in the you-know-what.  Art is so important for expression, story-telling, and interest.  While I don't like all kinds of art, I do immediately realize when I...

Everyone loves to ride in the tractor.  There are actually two dogs in this tractor.  Max, the corgi, is in his spot behind Sammy, the border collie. First baby of the season is a twin!  She gets a ride to the warm barn for a bottle of milk, while her mom tends to her twin sibling.  

It's time to prepare more wood panels for art. To prepare wood panels, first they are cut to size; second, a notch in put in one side for hanging; third, they are sanded on all sides.  Finally, each panel is gessoed and sanded three or four times with a 24-hour dry time between each layer of gesso drying.  Then they are ready for the first layer of paint.  :D