Does anyone out there know of a good graphic design program that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I bought a cheap program called Logo Design Pro Studio by MacWare which is useless. I've had more problems with it. someone told me about a free download called Inkscape which scares me since it's free. I have a Mac which means I don't get hardly any viruses, but it's still a possibility. If I can finish these last two projects I can move on.

We went to Kansas City for the 4th for 5 days to visit an old college buddy and his wife which happens to be our financial planner as well. I had time to visit the Nielsen- Atkins Museum which was beautiful! Kansas surprised me. The downtown looked like Rodeo Drive. Beautiful architecture which I thought odd for Kansas. Spanish-kinda European-middle eastern influences.

I spent some time in their Barnes and Nobles ( which I love doing) and was amazed at the volume of books they had in the Art section. It was awesome! I found a book that inspired me. I want to finish these projects so I can be creative again. The books called "Rethinking Acrylic" by Patti Brady. She shows a lot of great techniques to make your paintings look Encaustic when their not..or to make it look like glass, etc, etc. and all the layer and depth you can achieve.

I used oils for years, but I have found that with all the new mediums acrylics are easier and just as forgiving and less toxic and not such a mess to clean up.

Well, best get something done. The picture is one I did about 10 years ago in oils.