Aquatic Life / Native Life

I had trouble figuring out which way to hang this one. 

I may make it so you can hang it more that just one way.

At this angle it is "Aquatic Life" because we see a huge crab, clown fish, and other aquatic life. We were going to name it "Red Crab"until I started seeing the fish.

I was partial to hanging it this way until I framed it, and got my sons opinion. I see a Native American in a Tipi. Seeing it here on the computer, I Still like it like this better.

"Native Life"

 Tell me what you think.

Sky

Frame Work

Built and burned in the logo on 7 more Oak frames. I will have 2 frames left over after framing the paintings finished.
Im sure I will have paintings to put in them and then some shortly.

Making Frames is a chore compared to painting.

Trying out Polycrylic instead of polyurethane as a finish.

I think it is supposed to be less toxic.

It is a lot thiner than polyurethane. You have to put more coats on, and it is easier to get runs.

Polycrylic seems to dry more clear than Polyurethane. Polyurethane seems to dry a little more red in color.

2 of the frames had runs from putting the polycrylic on too thick. 

Have a couple of paintings that would look better with darker frames anyway.

Sanded them down and applied some ebony stain. 

It was late in the day and in the 50's when I put the stain on. I'm letting them dry over night.  I will check them tomorrow to see if they are ready for the polycrylic.

Cut out dust covers for all the finished paintings. 

I was able to frame 3 paintings and put the hangers on.

Hopefully it will be another sonny day tomorrow so I can get some good pictures of the framed paintings.

The Element

Look for the beauty in everything. Working on the dryer and found a bad heating element.

The Element

 

Meteorite

Meteorite