
Roses for the Hallway: Varnish Drying
This rose bouquet is currently drying after the final varnish coat. It will be ready for framing this week.

For weeks it was 'coming next week.' Today it actually arrived—a full set of Jacquard Neopaque in colors we'll be testing on fabric samples. The real work begins now.
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Jacquard Neopaque samples in transit from Mumbai. Testing for opaqueness, dry-clean durability, and stiffness on actual fabric—expected this week.
Last updated: Jul 21, 2026
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This rose bouquet is currently drying after the final varnish coat. It will be ready for framing this week.

The golden hour before anyone arrives. The studio gets its best light at 6 AM.

All 12 student pieces are framed and ready for the upcoming exhibition. The gallery wall is taking shape.