tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514699531408935998.post5787031167143330477..comments2023-10-04T04:48:32.130-04:00Comments on Faint Heart Art: A Bit of Art and A Boatload of FrustrationVicki Holdwickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05080822190815460018noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514699531408935998.post-42098760435848239722012-05-03T09:10:44.487-04:002012-05-03T09:10:44.487-04:00Hairspray used to work, back in the bad old days w...Hairspray used to work, back in the bad old days when it contained all kinds of stuff that messed up the environment, but the manufacturers have been required to change formulas quite a bit since the '70s and '80s, with the result that I would not try it any more as a fixitive. Anyway, it was only ever a substitute if you didn't have anything else and were desperate. Go with a fixitive specific to your medium. (Not great for the environment either, BTW.)Melliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095407632265293378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514699531408935998.post-68374767325990412002012-05-03T08:24:42.401-04:002012-05-03T08:24:42.401-04:00Actually, Alissa, I think the book's title tra...Actually, Alissa, I think the book's title translates to "We are Lucky". It is written in Dutch by Dr. Okke Jager, who is described as Dutch theologist/writer/poet.<br /><br />I had a hard time sketching the first picture; it seemed like I was defacing the book, but now am really enjoying adding to this text.<br /><br />xoxoVicki Holdwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080822190815460018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514699531408935998.post-64960537794850717102012-05-03T07:24:36.503-04:002012-05-03T07:24:36.503-04:00YOu have had some highlights and low lights in thi...YOu have had some highlights and low lights in this page. I hope it has all passed over by now (and you are back to Zumba) , a few days later.<br /><br />I really like your drawings in the book - is the Dutch book about woldflowers, of just of reference book you are drawing from? I really like the way people go about drawing in books. I am working up to it! Many people have a fear of the blank white page, I find it hard to draw on written paperalissahttp://www.flickr.com/photos/alissaduke/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514699531408935998.post-36928161311447346912012-05-02T17:38:32.198-04:002012-05-02T17:38:32.198-04:00I think you should stick with the Krylon, if you l...I think you should stick with the Krylon, if you look around you might be able to find a store brand that will cost less. I believe hairspray will yellow and the spray fixatives are acrylic and shouldn't. Not only that but speaking as someone who used hairspray back in the ancient days, I think the stuff was different from what you get now.Kathleen Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270559181258839289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-514699531408935998.post-38410477043580023312012-05-01T17:40:30.196-04:002012-05-01T17:40:30.196-04:00Well, I can't help you with your computer woes...Well, I can't help you with your computer woes (I'm just glad I haven't been around to add to your problems with it), but I can tell you that I've been using Krylon Workable Fixative on my most recent drawings (age unknown, except it's ancient) and it works like a charm. Maybe after your experience I won't be buying hairspray to use instead after all. The can lasts for a long time (or maybe it's just that I don't use it very often). I think all of the ones you mentioned should work just fine! hugs, nancy ps Your drawings are fine - especially the cabin. Great perspective on it!nanke's stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597989427187199295noreply@blogger.com