I've always found a blank page can be a stumbling block for me. I started pre-inking my backgrounds and that's helped on several levels.
- No blank page intimidation.
- The color can often influence my subject choice.
- Cuts down on the number of messes I make — instead of dragging out the stamp pads daily, I often do several at one time.
- If I ink a few backgrounds while I still have some colored, but not drawn on, I save on drying time, too.
Actually, the only downside I've found is the background color sometimes clashes with what I decide to draw. Instead of skipping around, though, I just go with it. If I don't feel like tackling the challenge of making the colors work, I just ink the subject and call it a day.
Ahhh Google: http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookbasics/ss/cutmango.htm
ReplyDeleteI just cut it in slices, and then trim the skin off after that if I'm cooking with them. Otherwise, I cut it into slices and then eat the tasty mango meat off the skin if I'm just eating the thing. :)
Your mango is beautiful! ;o) Did you find out how to cut it? I've read the best way is to slice it on each side of the seed which is long and flat (like a stone for skipping) Then score the flesh to scoop or cut away from the skin. I doubt that makes sense without being able to see what I mean. Maybe there's a tutorial online....
ReplyDeleteyep! Not sure if your account will allow links, but here's a try; http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cut_a_mango/
Enjoy it, we love them!
Lovely painting!! I hope you and the family enjoy the mango. I was introduced to them by a friend from Kuala Lumpur. They taste like summer in the tropics to me.
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