Dead Gnome Pen Holder

Over the years, one homemade gift I give to family and friends is my Dead Gnome Pen holder. He's given his life to forever hold a pen. This is the latest version.

Normally I'd prime and paint an original and give it away. This time I made a mold and cast several copies. This post outlines the steps to making the mold, the cast to final painting.

5 by 5 ACO Project

My latest project is doing a few paintings for the 5 by 5 exhibition which benefits our Arts Center of the Ozarks in Springdale.

Every year, the ACO accepts donated art (limited to a 5" x 5" canvas or 5" x 5" x 5" three dimensional art) from local and regional artists. They auction off the works and all proceeds go the ACO.

This year the donations will be shown in their gallery from October 4th through November 8th, and will auction off the pieces November 8th from 6pm to 8pm via silent auction.

I thought it would be a fun challenge and get me back into painting Plus, the ACO is a great organization. Helping them, even in this small way, is a great cause.