# Artist Round Table Bi-Monthly Zoom Sessions Follow Up Letter **URL:** \ **Category:** Get Involved!\ **Tags:** hangout, zoom, roundtable\ **Created:** [December 29, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/artist-round-table-bi-monthly-zoom-sessions-follow-up-letter/1240 "2020-12-29T20:17:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anya](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ebca7d/32.png) [@anya](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/anya)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/artist-round-table-bi-monthly-zoom-sessions-follow-up-letter/1240/1 "2020-12-29T20:17:11Z")
**Artist Round Table Bi-Monthly Zoom Sessions Follow Up Letter** ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/0122ab1c-ffc4-4584-bc1c-168d0e52d8dd.jpg) # **Artist Round Table Zoom Bi-Monthly Sessions Follow Up Letter** Greetings, you are receiving this newsletter because you are registered for our Artist Round Table Bi-Monthly Zoom Sessions. We will be sending a follow-up newsletter like this after each session to highlight the key points that were discussed. We hope that you and your family are healthy and safe and that you had a great Christmas Holiday! May you fill your New Year with new adventures, accomplishments, and learnings! ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/803d4b27-8f10-452f-9512-62c51c7873fa.jpg) ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/8058be94-6ecb-4141-b5ef-fac8affeecc6.jpg) We are thrilled to find out that [Natalie Featherston](http://www.nataliefeatherston.com/) will be participating in the [Class and Instructor Exhibition 2020](https://providenceartclub.org/events/class-instructor-2020/) at [The Providence Art Club](https://providenceartclub.org/) in RI. Natalie works exclusively in the centuries-old realm of trompe l’oeil, creating dazzling paintings that combine the virtuosity of a Dutch master with a thoroughly modern mind. Last summer she taught the Trompe L’Oeil workshop at the Art Club, and there is still time to sign up for her Still Life and Color Theory [Classes](https://providenceartclub.org/events/class-instructor-2020/) in 2021. ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/0fe9d0a6-8d52-4380-b980-8bd8061e2369.jpg) With almost everything is being done online these days, it is also possible to frame your finished artwork online. Take a look at these Online Framing Stores: [www.masterworksframes.com](https://www.masterworksframes.com/) [www.thebatican.com](https://www.masterworksframes.com/) - a couple of Ani Artists used this website and they were very pleased with the frames they received. [www.bryansmithframes.com](https://www.pictureframes.com/) [www.kurianframe.co](https://www.pictureframes.com/) [www.pictureframes.com](https://www.pictureframes.com/) - the least expensive online framing store, formerly known as Graphik Dimensions. ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/415e5eac-35e5-4433-8f38-ceffc9f016f9.jpg) As we discussed yesterday there are online large files transfer services available. Here are a few that are used the most by our artists: [www.filemail.com](https://www.filemail.com/) - free up to a certain file size, you can sign up for a Filemail Professional if you send lots of large files. [www.wetransfer.com](https://wetransfer.com/) - free up to a certain file size You would need to sign up to use the service. [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/intl/en_in/drive/) - Free, you would need to have a GMAIL account to use this service. [DropBox](https://www.dropbox.com/) - free up to a certain file size. You would need to sign up for this service, and there is a yearly subscription fee for Large Storage Space. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/956be025-034b-486e-b7d9-018723eea3b8.jpg)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-residual-soap-in-dense-brushes/728) For those who have Smartermarx membership please check out these videos on [Cleaning and Tying Paintbrushes](https://vimeo.com/202785122), [Cleaning residual soap in dense brushes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-residual-soap-in-dense-brushes/728) by Anthony Waichulis. And [Washing Brushes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_DMRskTs9Q&feature=youtu.be)video by [Julie Beck](https://www.juliebcreative.com/)available on YouTube. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/8476f5c0-b499-41ea-ba33-2896405b646f.jpg)](https://shopmiko.com/product/ibuki-air-purifier/) One way to keep your Studio’s air healthy is to install an air purifier. There are a lot of them on the market, so make sure to do your research on which one is suitable for your studio size. The one that is highly recommended by [Nanci France-Vaz](https://www.nancifrancevaz.com/) is [Ibuki Air Purifier](https://shopmiko.com/product/ibuki-air-purifier/). [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/2ca16884-0591-4092-a8a7-1ed8f563d332.jpg)](https://www.naturalpigments.com/conservar-varnish-brush-50mm.html) Here is the [LINK](https://www.naturalpigments.com/conservar-varnish-brush-50mm.html) to the Rublev Varnish Brush, that some of you might want to try. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/b671b188-c6e9-48b2-8dc8-20f64281673e.jpg)](https://www.wish.com/product/5f17ea93f6152852ab65bf08?hide_login_modal=true&from_ad=goog_shopping&_display_country_code=US&_force_currency_code=USD&pid=googleadwords_int&c=%7BcampaignId%7D&ad_cid=5f17ea93f6152852ab65bf08&ad_cc=US&ad_lang=EN&ad_curr=USD&ad_price=2.54&campaign_id=6948791183&exclude_install=true&gclid=Cj0KCQiA_qD_BRDiARIsANjZ2LCk9QrO1SxF00aBsmLgICmaXjtfBKGpMKiUnlNKQgAbaAregd8KvNMaAv5YEALw_wcB&share=web) A very useful tool for cleaning your brushes is a Silicone Makeup Brush Cleaner/Agitator. The cleaner comes in a variety of shapes: [sink mat](https://www.amazon.com/Ranphykx-Cleaning-Cosmetic-Portable-Scrubber/dp/B01M2CNXDF/ref=pd_lpo_194_t_1/141-5624883-5943805?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B078X6K4GK&pd_rd_r=48e81607-0e30-4c21-9ab1-d491d104eaff&pd_rd_w=ODlrC&pd_rd_wg=zZCcK&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=ZFQW1Z3NWX8NEK4WADM7&refRID=ZFQW1Z3NWX8NEK4WADM7&th=1), [handheld](https://www.amazon.com/Kalevel-Silicone-Cosmetic-Cleaning-Protector/dp/B0839F9SSL/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=silicone+makeup+brushes+cleaner&qid=1609252483&s=beauty&sr=1-24), a [finger held](https://www.amazon.com/MelodySusie-Makeup-Brush-Cleaner-Brushes/dp/B01HEVDLZI/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=handheld+silicone+makeup+brushes+cleaner&qid=1609252454&s=beauty&sr=1-6), etc. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/18fd1f94-82f5-4e87-aca5-646815ee1d1f.jpg)](https://gamblincolors.com/oil-painting/mediums/solvent-free-painting-mediums/) Here are some alternatives for more toxic solvents (specifically Turpentine and Mineral Spirits). Regular Turpentine and Mineral spirits have a VERY HIGH EVAPORATION rate along with other toxic and dangerous properties - therefore you might consider experimenting with the following less-toxic materials instead: [Gamblin Solvent-Free Medium](https://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-solvent-free-oil-mediums/), [Winsor & Newton Liquin](https://www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-liquin-original/), [Natural Pigments Oleogel](https://www.naturalpigments.com/oleogel-50ml.html) (although some issues have been raised about this material in the past), or just straight oils like [Linseed](https://www.dickblick.com/products/gamblin-refined-linseed-oil/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=00456-1604&gclid=CjwKCAiAxKv_BRBdEiwAyd40NyK_16NCva9aH2ZdPsFOHr1f_rfeklOqfw5K4d687TtoEegPnIvHdRoCzzQQAvD_BwE), [Walnut](https://www.dickblick.com/products/m-graham-walnut-oil/?clickTracking=true&wmcp=pla&wmcid=items&wmckw=01573-1004&gclid=CjwKCAiAxKv_BRBdEiwAyd40N7GIByrlGmJjHglRyZueJVnWMm-kDi8RYLupImjW4Y4ebHcZ6gBBSxoC3IMQAvD_BwE) or [Lavender](https://www.jerrysartarama.com/clarified-fat-medium-lavender?gclid=CjwKCAiAxKv_BRBdEiwAyd40N14AAit1LWTymFPBzlNheHEYhdVq4liTaf4IAh7MH6z2b9MWRji7TBoCIYsQAvD_BwE) Oil Medium. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/ade42d26-f941-41e9-943e-fbce117564ec.jpg)](https://sensuallogic.com/paintmaker) A useful tool that [Tom Nash](https://www.thomasnash.com/) mentioned - Soap Slurry. It is essentially a metal container with [Ivory Soap](https://www.amazon.com/Ivory-Bar-Soap-bars-Pack/dp/B01IADUWK6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=ivory+soap&qid=1609269288&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=ASEVS99O6FS73&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzVEhZQ0w3TzVGQjJQJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDMyNjIzUzVLMzFFQzNFV0hVJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAyNzIyNjExNE1VQjBRR1VCOUNMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==) “mush”. Tom states that it works great for brushes that have dried paint on them. For more information please [contact Tom](https://www.thomasnash.com/contact.htm) for use directions. **Members Newly Sold Works** [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/7abe7e80-81cb-4a97-9c70-7e75fb6286b8.jpg)](http://www.nataliefeatherston.com/) [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/f7803a42-7e4a-4ec9-b657-1e56ebf55b13.jpg)](http://www.nataliefeatherston.com/) **Members Newly Completed Works** ![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/38a37964-1062-42b9-a896-01016d9f2ce6.jpg) Zoom Round Table exclusive look at [Julie Beck](https://www.juliebcreative.com/)[’s](https://www.juliebcreative.com/) completed painting. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/59c51b53-3f38-459c-8a8b-8aa278b8c8fb.jpg)](https://anthonywaichulis.com/paintings/) Last Newsletter we started a **Members Newly Sold Works** Section, this time we are starting **Members Newly Completed Works**. Please send images and details of your sold and completed works to Anya at [aaaw.anyadrs@gmail.com](mailto:aaaw.anyadrs@gmail.com). Please title your email: Zoom Newsletter **Sold Works** or **Completed Works.** [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/a43a532e-e778-4738-acd5-d10d93d8d149.jpg)](http://johnliveseyfineart.com/) Congratulation to [John Livesey](http://johnliveseyfineart.com/) on launching his Print page on the [Fine Art America Website](https://fineartamerica.com/). Take a moment to check out his [Print Art Gallery](https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/john-livesey), where you can get not only high-quality print reproductions but puzzles, stationery, mugs and so much more featuring John’s Artwork. [![](https://mcusercontent.com/b2093418486701575f7fdbd5d/images/6c4bdea5-3a94-4fd4-a832-a87db7320a33.jpg)](https://www.smartermarx.com/) **In between our bi-weekly Artist Round Table Sessions feel free to come and join the discussions on Smartermarx.**