Welcome to my hobby site
Hello... I'm Brian and I live in Arizona.
(View from Mogollon Rim)
Drawing
Wanting another hobby, I started drawing in the spring of 2019. Found a copy of "Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain" by Betty Edwards (pictured below) and learned anyone can draw.
On page 4.... "Drawing is not really very difficult. Seeing is the problem...."
I have found drawing to be great fun and rewarding even if the project ultimately ends in the trash. Many different interesting media is out there but right now I'm using mainly graphite, charcoal and some chalk pastels.
Copper and Brass
Recently, I made a copper knot bracelet for myself and some friends and family liked it. I made a few other designs for those who wanted and included brass and ring designs. I learned more about craft and gem shows and added turquoise, malachite and onyx. Message me your design ideas.
Website
Whenever talking/learning more about drawing etc., many people ask, "Do you have a website?"
Got tired of saying,"No, maybe someday" and Voilá.
Published the website around Thanksgiving '19. Please forgive the unprofessional pics. Website stuff has become another minor hobby.
Other Projects
I've been tinkering with the things around me in some way or another ever since I can remember. Most of the things here are recent special request projects or just messing around.
Thanks again for stopping by. Check back often to see new stuff.
Will they turn my skin green or black?
Short Answer :
No. I use a special lacquer coating. Frequent washing with harsh soaps and/or exposure to solvents will deteriorate the coating. Clear nail polish can be used in a pinch for small areas.
More info:
People wear copper bracelets and/or rings because of their beauty and alleged health and metaphysical properties, but after a while, skin in contact with the copper turns green. The color change occurs as a normal reaction to the prolonged exposure on the skin, typically caused by oxidation. The green color fades when you stop wearing the copper, and is not harmful to your health. When copper is exposed to air, it's surface will darken. When that surface is also exposed to saltwater the copper turns bluish-green. This is called patina and is staining the skin. Reaction time and patina color varies with individual skin acidity. Some people might experience little or no discoloration.
