MartinLT

Semi-retired, enjoying creative work at Taylor Patterns, and a variety of hobbies.

“Thus, reader, I am myself the matter of my book; you would be unreasonable to spend your leisure on so frivolous and vain a subject.” – Montaigne

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  • Book Review: Old Watercolorists Never Die, They Just Wet Their Sheets

    Book Review: Old Watercolorists Never Die, They Just Wet Their Sheets

    I first read this a year ago, nearly same week. A delightful, easy to read book, self described as a practical book on watercolor. I think this year I approached it as “comfort food” and will probably revisit it in the future. Miller has a chain of art supply stores…

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  • Hobbies, So Far

    Hobbies, So Far

    Hi, To quote Mary Karr (writer, “The Liar’s Club”, and others), “welcome to my chew toy”. Together “Blog” (this section), and the various hobby sections…

  • Brush Roundup

    Brush Roundup

    Starting out in my paint lessons by rounding up the brushes I have been collecting. Time to stop collecting and start using! This is most…

  • 20220305 Block Wall for Neighbor

    20220305 Block Wall for Neighbor

    My neighbor (a couple of doors up) started a block wall around their flower bed, I offered to cut the caps for the curve. I…

  • 20151207 New House, New Life

    20151207 New House, New Life

● About Me

I’m Martin, the creator and author behind this site. I enjoy a variety of hobbies in my semi-retirement. I wanted a simple, “old fashioned” blog to document my learning progress.

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