art by kayla plosz

Acrylics lend themselves well to bright saturated colors, but it’s tricky to acheive nice tone without risking the “plastic-y” effect, that I dislike most about the medium. To combat that, I like to water mine down, and layer up, instead of the thicker impasto technique I favor for oils. Sandpaper is also my best friend. [...]

I finished framing my little Acrylic/Collage series today! They’ll all be up for sale in my Etsy shop soon–well, all except for the red one with the blue stamp.

“Tiramisu Cupcakes” by Martha Stewart, from Martha Stewart’s Cupcake book. These are a lot lighter and fluffier than traditional Tiramisu, but equally delicious, and you can rationalize having more than one!