Post #520598 by TikiDaye on Sun, Mar 28, 2010 1:56 PM

Ken,

I can't tell you enough how inspiring you are! I have been going back to page 1 and working through this topic (it's taking me days) and all I can say is AMAZING! What an incredible way to catalog and share with us lesser folks your progression over the past few years.... insane.

I'm really digging this last piece... I enjoy putting some color down and coming back and looking/listening for what is about to be birthed... I find it a very fluid adventure! Great stuff.... did I mention how inspiring you are? :)

A couple quick questions for an inspired wannabe like me: I see you mention sealant often... what type of sealant do you use? is it the same regardless of what media you are using (ink, wc, acrylic, paint pens, etc?)? is it the same regardless of what surface you are painting (wood, masonite, wc paper, whatever else you find, etc)?

also, do you suggest a particular way to prepare a found wood piece before painting it? I keep bumping into pieces that scream "paint me" at my local thrifts... I pick them up and have just been hanging onto them, but I see pictures in them :) Also, what type of paints do you suggest for these?

Here's an example of a piece I picked up for $1... can't you see those little tiki faces wanting to get out?

If this isn't the 'right' place to ask these questions, just let me knew. I'm new here to TC and wasn't sure if this was ok to ask here or not...

Thanks, Ken! You rock...

Oh, one final question: when are you coming to Scottsdale to share your art? I would love to meet you and be able to pick up a little something like you do at the parking lot shows out there... :) Let me know if you are ever coming this way...

Peace,
Jason <