The work begins long before a canvas is touched. It takes root in the habits we refine, the pigments we trust, the rhythm of repetition. This page holds the tools and references Junié turns to most often materials chosen for their tactility, systems that streamline her studio process, and resources that support longevity across each body of work. Whether you’re preparing a solo exhibition, archiving your paintings, or simply refining your process, these are the elements that steady the hand and sharpen the eye.
The Practiced Eye
Tools, systems, and sources that support a life of focused work.
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A short guide for emerging artists preparing to share their work with galleries, curators, or open calls. Covers handling, framing, condition checks, documentation, and file preparation built for painters working in oil, acrylic, or mixed media.
Preparing Your Work for Submission
Before the Hand
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This guide breaks down how to write clear, confident artist statements that communicate process, subject, and intent without the fluff. Includes examples, formatting tips, and a checklist for clarity.
Writing Artist Statements That Stick
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Lighting, timing, and tools for accurate documentation.
This short article outlines when and how to capture your work before it’s sold or stored, including key mistakes to avoid when building an online archive.
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When to Photograph Your Work
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Studio-safe techniques for retouching and correcting surface flaws.
From light smudges to pigment cracks, this guide walks through small-scale restoration techniques that can help preserve or refresh your work without damaging original layers.
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Surface Retouch & Repair
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The essentials of handling, storing, and shipping your paintings.
A complete checklist covering environmental care, packaging materials, long term storage conditions, and how to prepare works for safe delivery domestic or international.
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Archival Prep Guide
Archival care begins the moment a piece is finished. Whether you’re documenting your work for sale, preparing it for long-term storage, or sending it out into the world preservation is a responsibility, not an afterthought. These resources are designed to help you protect the physical and emotional integrity of your work, with clarity, accuracy, and intention.
Preserve the Mark
The Worktable
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Archival-safe corners for mounting works on paper without adhesives touching the art. Trusted for clean presentation and storage.
003. Lineco Museum Mounting Corners
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A reusable palette that keeps acrylic paints workable for days. Especially useful for longer sessions and mixed-media work.
002. Sta-Wet Palette by Masterson
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001.Tools That Stay in Reach
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005. Golden Archival Varnish (Matte)
Final coat on most works. Protects surface without gloss interference. Junié prefers this for all her oil pieces.
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004. Caran d’Ache Luminance Pencils
Used during mixed media studies or outlining figural forms. Strong pigmentation and smooth pressure response..
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003. Hahnemühle FineArt Sketchbooks
For ideas, composition notes, and color testing. Junié keeps several on hand one for each collection in progress.
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002. High quality, finely ground pigments. Excellent blending, rich tones, strong permanence. Her palette rarely strays from this brand.
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001. Blick Aluminum Table Easel
Lightweight, sturdy, folds flat. Junié uses this easel for smaller works and quick studio studies. Travels easily between sessions.
Junié’s Tools
Hilltop villages, ochre cliffs, lavender fields, and morning mist. Ideal for plein air work and quiet focus. Surrounded by nature, yet near enough to small markets and cafés. One of the most painter friendly regions in France.
001. Luberon Valley, Provence – France
Glass like water, muted alpine light, faded villas. A dream for capturing stillness, reflection, and form. Junié rents a private villa for sessions, with gardens and lake access.
002. Lago di Como, Italy
Lush forests, crumbling palaces, and soft coastal fog. The terrain shifts between dense greenery and tiled courtyards. Rich in mood and material for artists working in narrative or landscape abstraction.
003. Sintra, Portugal
No cars, white stone alleys, and the sharp sun meeting deep sea. This island slows time. Ideal for focused handwork and color-intensive practice. Junié hosts sessions in a rented artist’s house with rooftop views.
004. Hydra, Greece
SIGNATURE PIECES
006. Signed Giclée Print
005. Studio Rag Bundle
004. Framed Sketch Fragment
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003. Pigment Sampler Jar
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002. Hand-Mixed Oil Palette
001. Raw Linen Roll (2m cut)
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Junié’s COLLECTION
A vintage easel sourced in Arles, still used for all final drying stages.
001. Cast-Iron Easel
Heavy glass muller used for mixing mineral-based colors by hand.
002. Pigment Grinder
Curved steel blade, passed down from a mentor in Florence.
003. Antique Palette Knife
Worn soft, patched over time her daily studio uniform.
004. Paint-Stained Apron
