Jaana asked: What is india ink and gesso? India ink is a certain type of ink that can be easily added on almost any surface. But you do not have to have any particular ink here, you can use any ink or replace it with a thin layer of acrylics. Gesso is a sealer that is often used for the first layer. I use gesso on any layer, it makes a great background. You can buy inks and gesso from art supplies stores.

Jaana also asked if I could arrange an exhibition of my art. I have never had my work in galleries, other than online galleries. There’s a couple of reason for that. First, I love internet and have always preferred to show my work for the world instead of locally. And second: at the moment I have a day job and I do not have enough time to make larger size artwork. Third, I do not have a lot of artwork myself, many have been sold. But I intend to make videos from my art, have an online exhibition that way. Some of my artwork is for sale at Etsy http://peonyandparakeet.etsy.com

Jaana asked if I teach courses and I do. The dates for the spring are not confirmed yet.

I will also reply to Jaana in Finnish by email. For the Finnish readers: I am in the process of making a page dedicated for you where you can get the information on local events and such in a nutshell. (Suomalaisille siis tekeillä oma sivu, joka on tiivistelmä paikallisista jutuista kuten kursseista Suomessa)

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