Art Supply of the Week - Constructing and Using a Mahl Stick

What is a mahl stick? It is a stick used to support the hand of the artist while painting or drawing. At one end of the dowel there is padding to protect the surface of the painting. Why use a mahl stick? When painting or drawing for long hours a stick to rest your hand on can be an absolute lifesa

Beth Sistrunk’s contemporary oil paintings feature traditional painting techniques on modern materials. Multiple translucent panels are painted upon and stacked to create atmosphere and dimension not possible with traditional canvas. Tangled swirls of flower petals envelop contemplative figures in her three dimensional paintings.

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