The rhythm in the studio this past week has been reminiscent of the musical Stomp, “Scribe, Saw, Sand, Sweep, Scribe, Saw, Sand, Sweep,” just picture it a lot slower and dustier and with only one noisemaker person. Okay a far cry from the musical I know. Not all Artists work is entertaining that’s for certain. I’ve been cutting boards for all the frames and windows I’ve collected in preparation for my upcoming painting spree. Pictured to the right are frames I’ve already cut boards for.

I scribe a line on the panel, tracing the interior dimensions using each frame as a template. I find it easier and faster than using ruler measurements because I have so many different sizes. For the most part I prefer using a battery powered hand circular saw to cut the panel. I’ll clean up the edges and take the sheen off the surface with 80 or 120 grit sandpaper. A finish sander works well for this also and is faster when finishing off many pieces like I am now. Cutting and sanding panel board produces a whole lot of superfine sawdust. Make sure to wear a dust mask and goggles if you do this yourself.

I’m taking a break tomorrow for a Day of Art in Lansing, Okemos and Williamston topped off with a visit to my sister who is in the process of home renovations which should prove interesting all by itself. lol.