the weekend artist artist fave art materials: A digital toy camera

photo from http://leicarumors.com/2010/12/15/leica-look-a-like.aspx/

As I have mentioned in my previous post my craving for lomography 

has not been sated at all.

My hubby has been saying that it is really not worth my money since it's only a 'toy' being the 'expert' on cameras. 

He has been into photography way before I met him, so maybe he is right. 

So I settled on a digital toy camera which is a Vivitar Vivicam 

specifically the one on the left.

 I bought it with a fabric strap(quite similar to the one in the picture above in tan color). They often describe this model as a Leica-look-alike. 

I fell in love with it's vintage look.

Here are some sample shots from the same model of camera. 

All photos taken from http://p-gear.com/SHOP/viv8027.html

I actually bought the cam for  around HKD 800.00 in hongkong from Log-On.

The quality can't compare though to a good Digital camera but it does serve it's purpose generating lomo-ish shots. 

p.s. Im still wanting a Diana lomo camera...hopefully soon!

goodbye for now...

-the weekend artist- 

the weekend artist big idea #3: sketchbook and planner DIY

I realized that my grubby hands(when working) 

has been doing damage on my sketchbook and planner(particularly my 'it will be' pair)

and noticed that my newest sketchbook acquisition is of the same cover material.

So I decided to do a little 'protective DIY' on my sketchbooks.

How to add a protective layer to your papercovered notebooks:

1. apply a thin layer of glue on the covers(the thicker the shinier it will get).

I used the clear glue but Elmer's glue(white) will also do.

2. let it air dry 

3. you can opt to apply a thin layer of clear varnish on top to make it last longer.

I used to like using the colored varnish which makes it look a bit vintage

but i didn't use any varnish this time because I wanted it to stay matte finish

bye!

-the weekend artist-

the weekend artist fave art materials

1. Scout Books

I love paper and notebooks am always on the lookout for new stuff when I go out.
 I got my first Scout Book(sketchbook) through the 'Sketchbook Project'. 
It's been with me for sometime now(though I still haven't uploaded progress 
on my book yet...soon!) I didn't notice the branding until the other week. 
I actually was salivating on a set a few months back and was deciding 
if I would buy a set or not. It's a practical size and easy to carry 
plus the paper feels good. They have tons of options for covers.

Though this comes on 2nd to my top fave brand Moleskine!

http://www.scoutbooks.com

2. Le Franc and Bourgeois Watercolor Varnish

I was actually on the look-out for a protective mask or spray for my watercolor artworks when I found the Le Franc and Bourgeois Watercolor Varnish. I used it as a finishing touch for my paintings.

It provides a protective layer. I only spread it thinly so that it won't get shiny.

http://www.lefranc-bourgeois.com/index.php

So there so far are my current fave new art material finds. Am always on the scout for more and will post them soon!